# Classic Maelstrom vs Astro Burn

The clearest difference is price: Classic Maelstrom at Free against Astro Burn's $9.99. Classic Maelstrom also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0). Astro Burn's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Classic Maelstrom is free to download; Astro Burn costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Classic Maelstrom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classic Maelstrom | Astro Burn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-maelstrom/id6760607912/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-burn/id6812672267/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 328 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sam Lantinga](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885293004) | [Pixel Doors B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6812672271) |

## What reviewers say

### Classic Maelstrom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-maelstrom/id6760607912)

Experience a fast-paced, retro arcade shooter with classic pixel graphics and authentic sounds. Enjoy cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes, along with modern touch and controller support. Discover hidden secrets and challenge yourself with unique game modes.

**Highlights:** Fast-action gameplay, Classic pixel graphics, Original sounds, Cooperative multiplayer, Competitive multiplayer, Mobile touch controls, Game controller support, Kid Mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Astro Burn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-burn/id6812672267)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classic Maelstrom free?

Classic Maelstrom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Astro Burn free?

Astro Burn costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Classic Maelstrom or Astro Burn?

Classic Maelstrom is rated higher. Classic Maelstrom averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Astro Burn averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Classic Maelstrom or Astro Burn have ads?

Neither Classic Maelstrom nor Astro Burn shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*