ASTRO vs Mole Whack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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?
Mole Whack
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Mole Whack is a casual whack-a-mole tap game by PixelRyu. Tap the moles as they pop up, hit the stage target in time, and advance through 100 stages that get faster as you go. How to play - Tap the moles the moment they pop out of their holes. - Reach each stage target to clear it and move on. - Every stage gets a little quicker. How far can you go? Features - Dead-simple, instantly understandable one-tap play - 100 stages with steadily rising speed - Punchy sound effects and upbeat music - Light and fast to load, perfect for short breaks - Free to play Great for - A quick round on your commute or coffee break - Anyone who loves chasing a new high score - Simple, satisfying, pick-up-and-play fun Tap, whack, and clear all 100 stages!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mole Whack at none against ASTRO's 1. Mole Whack also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). ASTRO's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. ASTRO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mole Whack asks for nothing beyond the download.
ASTRO ships an update every 5 days, Mole Whack every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ASTRO | Mole Whack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHINTARO NAKAOKA | Kenji Kobayashi |
In-app purchases
ASTRO
- Remove Ads & Unlimited Stamina$1.99
Mole Whack
No in-app purchases
Questions
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