Comparison

TIME SQUADRON vs AstroDash

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

Head to head
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TIME SQUADRON

Features
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Take flight through time in TIME SQUADRON — a fast, relentless arcade shooter inspired by the golden age of coin-operated games. Pilot a lone fighter across a full 360-degree battlefield as enemy squadrons attack from every direction. Keep moving, keep firing and survive long enough to face the enormous war machine waiting at the end of each era. No complicated tutorials. No slow build-up. Just immediate arcade action, responsive controls and the constant temptation to chase one more high score. TWO WAYS TO PLAY Choose the visual style that matches your favourite era of gaming: CLASSIC 2D Hand-crafted sprites, smooth scrolling and the pure overhead spin-and-shoot gameplay of an authentic 1980s arcade cabinet. MODE 7 Experience the same battles across a rolling pseudo-3D horizon, inspired by the spectacular scaling and rotation effects of the 16-bit generation. Both modes use the same carefully tuned game system, but each has its own dedicated Game Center leaderboard. BATTLE ACROSS SIX ERAS Travel through more than a century of aerial warfare: 1912 — Dawn of Flight Fight fragile biplanes and bring down a gigantic war zeppelin. 1942 — Total War Battle fighter formations protecting a heavily armoured bomber. 1972 — Rolling Thunder Face aggressive combat helicopters hunting above the jungle. 1984 — Afterburner Survive high-speed attacks from powerful supersonic jets. 2003 — First Contact Defend the skies against fast and unpredictable UFO squadrons. 2028 — The Last Stand Confront a colossal multi-stage war machine in the ultimate battle. Every era introduces different enemies, attacks, weather conditions and a unique boss encounter. THIS IS NOT THE END Defeating the final boss is only the beginning. The timeline resets into a more dangerous reality, with stronger enemies and increasingly difficult battles. Fight through five escalating realities to uncover the complete story and discover what is really happening to the timeline. Only the best pilots will survive every loop. FEATURES • Immediate arcade shooting action • Full 360-degree aerial combat • Classic 2D and pseudo-3D Mode 7 gameplay • Six historical and futuristic eras • Huge multi-stage boss battles • Five increasingly difficult realities • Parachute rescues and bonus rewards • Guided missiles and special weapons • Dynamic weather and time-warp effects • Separate Game Center leaderboards for both modes • Synthwave music and crunchy retro sound effects • Smooth gameplay designed for iPhone • Created with a genuine love for classic arcade shooters • Can you become the top player on the leaderboards!!? Whether you grew up surrounded by arcade cabinets or are discovering this style of game for the first time, TIME SQUADRON delivers pure score-chasing action without the filler. The timeline is collapsing. Your guns never stop. How far can you fly?

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AstroDash

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AstroDash: The Ultimate Space Arcade Challenge! Get ready to navigate the depths of space in AstroDash, a fast-paced, addictive arcade shooter where your reflexes are everything! How to Play: Take control of your spaceship and fend off waves of incoming asteroids. Use your precision shooting to blast debris, collect valuable coins, and pick up powerful items like magnets and shields to boost your survival. Key Features: • Simple & Intuitive: Easy-to-learn controls designed for mobile gaming. Just move and fire! • Addictive Gameplay: Challenge yourself to beat your high score and survive as long as possible. • Play Anywhere, Anytime: AstroDash works perfectly offline. No internet connection is required to enjoy the game. • Optional Power-ups: Watch a quick, rewarded video ad only if you choose to continue your run after a crash. We respect your experience – you have full control. • Retro Vibes: Enjoy a classic, nostalgic pixel-art space aesthetic. Do you have what it takes to master the void? Download AstroDash now and prove your skills in the stars!

Screenshots

TIME SQUADRON4 screens
AstroDash3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AstroDash at 15.0 against TIME SQUADRON's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
TIME SQUADRON versus AstroDash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTIME SQUADRONAstroDash
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB54 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperRichard SimpsonBESAT ARIF CINGAR

In-app purchases

None

TIME SQUADRON

No in-app purchases

None

AstroDash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TIME SQUADRON free?
TIME SQUADRON is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AstroDash free?
AstroDash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TIME SQUADRON or AstroDash have ads?
Both TIME SQUADRON and AstroDash show ads.

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