Comparison

RAPID FIRE vs ASTRO

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

Head to head
About

RAPID FIRE

Features
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About

ASTRO

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Tap to rise. Hold to stop moving forward. Simple controls. A demanding challenge. ASTRO-BOOST is a challenging side-scrolling action game with responsive controls and retro pixel-art visuals. Strap on your jetpack and navigate handcrafted space stages. Find a path through tight gaps, blast obstacles with automatic shots, and time your moves to reach the goal. LEARN THE CONTROLS Each tap gives you lift. Tap rapidly to climb, or hold to stop moving forward and line up your next move. Practice the basics in the tutorial, then put your skills to the test. FEATURES • Simple tap-and-hold controls • Handcrafted pixel-art stages • Automatic shooting to destroy enemies and break through walls • Power-ups to help you push through • Replays of your best runs to review your route and timing • Game Center leaderboards • Challenging gameplay that rewards practice and precision CHASE YOUR PERSONAL BEST Learn the route, sharpen your timing, and turn each attempt into a better run. Can you clear every stage and climb the leaderboards?

Screenshots

RAPID FIRE4 screens
ASTRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RAPID FIRE at none against ASTRO's shown. RAPID FIRE also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. RAPID FIRE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ASTRO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RAPID FIRE ships an update every 3 days, ASTRO every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
RAPID FIRE versus ASTRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRAPID FIREASTRO
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size419 MB92 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMitsuteru HisatsuguSHINTARO NAKAOKA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RAPID FIRE

One-time1
  • 広告非衚瀺$2.99
1 purchases

ASTRO

One-time1
  • Remove Ads & Unlimited Stamina$1.99

Questions

Is RAPID FIRE free?
RAPID FIRE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ASTRO free?
ASTRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RAPID FIRE or ASTRO have ads?
ASTRO shows ads; RAPID FIRE does not.
Which is updated more often, RAPID FIRE or ASTRO?
RAPID FIRE ships an update every 3 days, and ASTRO every 5 days. Most recently, RAPID FIRE was updated on October 10, 2026 and ASTRO on October 14, 2026.

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