Comparison

ASTRO vs イカシューティング

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

Head to head
About

ASTRO

Features
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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?

About

イカシューティング

Features
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イカを操作してタコ軍団に挑む、縦スクロール型の弾幕シューティングゲームです。 画面をドラッグして自機を動かすだけのシンプル操作。弾は自動で発射され、パワーアップを取るほどショットが広がり、敵の群れを一気に突破できます。 各ステージの終盤には巨大なボスが出現。円形、渦巻き、扇状、十字など、個性的な弾幕を見切りながら反撃しましょう。 特徴: ・全6ステージ + ボス戦 ・最大5段階のパワーアップ ・テンポよく遊べる縦スクロールアクション ・BGM、効果音、触覚フィードバック対応 ・オフラインでプレイ可能 深海の闇を切り裂き、イカの一撃でタコ帝国を撃ち抜こう。

Screenshots

ASTRO4 screens
イカシューティング4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: イカシューティング at none against ASTRO's 1. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ASTRO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. イカシューティング asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ASTRO ships an update weekly, イカシューティング fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
ASTRO versus イカシューティング: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASTROイカシューティング
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB56 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSHINTARO NAKAOKALFT Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ASTRO

One-time1
  • Remove Ads & Unlimited Stamina$1.99
None

イカシューティング

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ASTRO free?
ASTRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is イカシューティング free?
イカシューティング is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ASTRO or イカシューティング have ads?
Both ASTRO and イカシューティング show ads.
Which is updated more often, ASTRO or イカシューティング?
ASTRO ships an update weekly, and イカシューティング fortnightly. Most recently, ASTRO was updated on October 28, 2026 and イカシューティング on October 28, 2026.

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