Comparison

Planetfall vs Astra Pool

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Planetfall

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Take command of humanity’s deep-space expansion. Manage energy, fuel, and rare materials to push beyond the boundaries of the known universe in an atmospheric orbital simulation. THE HORIZON CALLS. Planetfall is a sci-fi resource management and exploration simulation that places you in command of the ORA-7 orbital station. Your mission is simple but unforgiving: survive, expand, and discover what lies beyond charted space. Guide humanity’s advance through distant star systems by managing critical resources, upgrading advanced ship systems, and launching long-duration expeditions into the unknown. FEATURES COMMAND THE MISSION Operate a high-fidelity, diegetic interface designed to feel like a real spacecraft control system. Every interaction is grounded in immersive visuals, subtle haptics, and atmospheric audio. EXPLORE THE UNKNOWN Chart courses through multiple star systems and survey a wide range of celestial bodies, each with distinct conditions and rewards: • Sol System – Revisit humanity’s origin, from Martian dust storms to Jupiter’s turbulent bands. • Auriga System – Navigate fragment belts and volatile worlds in constant flux. • Perseid Frontier – Brave ionized ice giants and unstable volcanic planets. • Lyra Nebula – Harvest resources from quasar-lit reefs and crystalline voids. MANAGE & UPGRADE Balance Energy, Fuel, and Rare Materials to keep your operation running. Upgrade propulsion systems, cargo capacity, scan arrays, and drone bays to travel farther and unlock deeper regions of space. UNCOVER HIDDEN SIGNALS Intercept encrypted transmissions and recover lost data logs to uncover the truth behind the Horizon Directive. REAL-TIME & OFFLINE PROGRESSION Space travel takes time. Expeditions continue while you’re offline, with drones harvesting planetary surfaces and systems generating resources in the background. Return to tangible progress every time you check in. Planetfall is built for fans of high-concept science fiction, thoughtful progression, and atmospheric simulation games. Take humanity beyond the frontier — one system at a time.Take command of humanity’s deep-space expansion. Manage energy, fuel, and rare materials to push beyond the boundaries of the known universe in an atmospheric orbital simulation. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://planetfall.roadmanstudio.com/privacy

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Astra Pool

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Play with the Solar System. Astra Pool turns a 3D pool table into your own miniature cosmos. Break a rack of planets with the Sun as your cue ball, line up a bank shot, and watch the black-hole 8-ball disappear into a pocket. FOUR WAYS TO PLAY • You vs. a friend: play on one device or share a private link for an online match. • You vs. the computer: choose Easy, Medium, Hard, or Tricky. Watch Tricky search for banks, kicks, combinations, and other show-off shots. • You vs. yourself: practice freely, try unusual shots, or fling balls around in Free Play. MAKE EVERY SHOT YOURS Control power, follow, draw, and sidespin. Hold your aim briefly to enter fine control for precise adjustments. Predicted paths use the same physics as the game; adjust Look ahead or enable Clairvoyant to see where every moving ball is headed. A LITTLE COSMIC CHAOS Switch on Black Hole Gravity to bend nearby moving balls toward the 8-ball. The computer accounts for the pull, too. Gravity is available in local, computer, and Free Play games. NINE PLACES TO PLAY Orbit and zoom around the table in rooms ranging from a corner bar and alpine lodge to a rooftop in Tokyo and an orbital lounge. Choose the planetary or classic ball collection. REPLAY YOUR BEST Earn arcade bonuses for creative shots, build scoring streaks, and replay your last or best shot. Personal bests stay on your device. Local games, computer opponents, and Free Play work offline. Online matches require an internet connection. No account, ads, or in-app purchases. Free and open source. Explore the code at github.com/darrinm/astrapool.

Screenshots

Planetfall4 screens
Astra Pool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Astra Pool at none against Planetfall's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Planetfall sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Astra Pool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Planetfall versus Astra Pool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanetfallAstra Pool
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVincent PestanaDarrin Massena

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Planetfall

One-time3
  • QUANTUM BOOST RELAY$1.99
  • Fleet Resupply Drop$1.99
  • Skip Trip$1.99
None

Astra Pool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Planetfall free?
Planetfall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Astra Pool free?
Astra Pool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Planetfall or Astra Pool have ads?
Neither Planetfall nor Astra Pool shows ads.

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