Comparison

Astro Shock Zero vs Starbolt

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

Head to head
About

Astro Shock Zero

Features
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ASTRO SHOCK ZERO — Build your ship. Save the galaxy. You're the last fleet at the edge of the galaxy. Alien waves are coming — blast them down, collect ship parts, assemble them in your hangar, and grow stronger with every sector. FEATURES - ONE-FINGER GAMEPLAY — Drag your finger, ship follows. Simple, smooth, instantly playable. - BUILD YOUR OWN SHIP — Mix and match hulls, wings, and weapons. Fast and light or heavy and tough? Your call. - 2-MINUTE SECTORS — Each sector is short and punchy. Clear the waves, crush the mini-boss, take down the sector boss, earn new parts. - VARIETY OF ENEMIES — Zig-zagging scouts, spread-firing warriors, burst-shot elites. Each one demands a different approach. - EPIC BOSS FIGHTS — Multi-phase showdowns with memorable mechanics. Dodge, time, position — every boss is a new test. - UPGRADE SYSTEM — Spend your hard-earned coins to level up weapons and ship parts. Always something new to chase. - PLAYS ANYWHERE — On the bus, in line, before bed. One sector fits a coffee break. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - Fast to start, easy to learn. - Strategy deepens as you progress. - Plays completely offline. - No accounts, no login — progress stays on your device. - Ads are optional. Watch a rewarded ad for bonus coins, or skip entirely. Support: info@penabt.com Privacy: https://games.penabt.com/astro-shock-zero/privacy-policy.html Ready, captain? Ignite the thrusters.

About

Starbolt

Pilot the last starship in a galaxy overrun by aliens. Engage in fast-paced retro arcade combat across 10 worlds, with both campaign and endless modes. Unlock and upgrade a fleet of starships, master unique weapons, and climb the global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Campaign mode with 10 worlds and 100 chapters
  • Infinite mode with endless escalating waves
  • Unlockable starships with unique stats
  • Fluid auto-fire combat with one-thumb controls
  • Boss battles with multi-phase attack patterns
  • Offline play for campaign mode
  • Global leaderboard
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Starbolt - Pilot the last starship. The galaxy is overrun. Alien fleets have crushed every defense, and only one pilot remains: you. Strap into your starship, master your weapons, and fight back across 10 unique worlds in this fast-paced retro arcade shooter. TWO WAYS TO PLAY - Campaign: 10 worlds, 100 chapters, 10 colossal bosses. Earn 3 stars on every level. - Infinite: endless escalating waves. How long can you survive? BUILD YOUR FLEET - 12+ starships to unlock, each with unique stats and superpowers - 30 achievements with exclusive pilot titles - Climb the global leaderboard ARCADE ACTION - Fluid auto-fire combat: focus on dodging and positioning - Boss battles with multi-phase attack patterns - Power-ups, shields, and devastating superpowers - Beautiful pixel-perfect retro visuals EXPLORE THE LORE - Codex with rich background stories for every world, ship, boss, and pilot - Pilot rank progression with passive bonuses - Daily quests for bonus rewards BUILT FOR MOBILE - One-thumb controls: drag to fly, auto-fire engaged - Quick sessions, deep progression - Full offline play (campaign mode) Free to play. Optional in-app purchases. Made by an indie developer who loves classic arcade shooters. Ready, pilot?

Screenshots

Astro Shock Zero4 screens
Starbolt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Astro Shock Zero at none against Starbolt's 7. Starbolt's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly). 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. Starbolt sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Astro Shock Zero asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Astro Shock Zero ships an update weekly, Starbolt daily. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Astro Shock Zero versus Starbolt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstro Shock ZeroStarbolt
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB169 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperPenaFIRAT CAN YASAR

In-app purchases

None

Astro Shock Zero

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Starbolt

One-time7
  • 20 Diamonds$0.99
  • Weekly Deal$0.99
  • 50 Diamonds$1.99
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  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • 120 Diamonds$4.99
  • 250 Diamonds$9.99
  • 500 Diamonds$19.99

Questions

Is Astro Shock Zero free?
Astro Shock Zero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Starbolt free?
Starbolt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Astro Shock Zero or Starbolt have ads?
Both Astro Shock Zero and Starbolt show ads.
Which is updated more often, Astro Shock Zero or Starbolt?
Astro Shock Zero ships an update weekly, and Starbolt daily. Most recently, Astro Shock Zero was updated on October 25, 2026 and Starbolt on October 25, 2026.

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