# Only One vs Astalo

The clearest difference is rating: Only One at 4.7 against Astalo's 3.5. Only One also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 53%) and ratings volume (6.3K vs 143). Astalo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Only One sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Astalo sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Only One holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Only One has 6.3K ratings behind it against 143, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Only One's written reviews are positive against 53% of Astalo's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Only One | Astalo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-one/id681646403/reviews)** | [3.5 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astalo/id1491494378/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 143 |
| Positive reviews | **87.6% of reviews** | 52.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ernest Szoka](https://appshunter.io/developer/538675054) | [Tree Men Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/875238560) |

## What reviewers say

### Only One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-one/id681646403)

Engage in an epic arena-style sword fighting game where you push waves of enemies off a sky pillar to survive. Master physics-based combat, utilize magical abilities, and upgrade your character to overcome over 90 waves and 9 bosses. Choose from multiple character classes and compete on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Physics-based sword combat, Parry and shield mechanics, Character upgrades and abilities, Multiple character classes, Over 90 waves and 9 bosses, Endless Battle mode, Gamepad support

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Valkyrie | $3.99 | one-time |
| Assassin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dwarf | $3.99 | one-time |
| Barbarian | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Power | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Power | $5.99 | one-time |
| 14000 Power | $9.99 | one-time |
| 26000 Power | $14.99 | one-time |
| The Only One | $19.99 | one-time |
| 64000 Power | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple yet fun gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and engaging
- 🕹️ Smooth controls
- 💎 Great value for free game
- 🎮 Nostalgic pixel art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Joystick issues and control bugs
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕹️ Slow character movement

**Reported bugs**

- Joystick stops working randomly
- Purchases not restoring after reinstall
- Stuck in certain levels due to bugs

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More enemy and level variety
- Ability to unlock characters without paying
- Improved save/restore functionality


### Astalo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astalo/id1491494378)

Embark on a thrilling dungeon crawl with this action-packed mobile game. Master one-button combat to defeat monsters, collect treasures, and unlock new characters. Compete on leaderboards and conquer endless waves of enemies.

**Highlights:** One-button hack and slash combat, Secret treasure hunting, Powerup collection, Monster and boss battles, Multiple arena environments, Unlockable characters, Endless mode with enemy waves

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 40 000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| 100 000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Fast-paced action
- ✨ Smooth performance
- 💡 Good concept
- 🤩 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

-  repetitive gameplay
- 😵 Difficulty spikes
- 🐛 Glitchy gameplay
- 💸 Pay-to-win elements
- 😵 Hard to control

**Reported bugs**

- Character walks off the map
- Game crashes at high scores
- Ads play audio while muted
- "Walking" characters bounce off edges or walk off

**Requested features**

- Inverse controls option
- More character variety
- Character customization
- Endless mode starts easy and gets harder
- Stats explanation in tutorial


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Only One free?

Only One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Astalo free?

Astalo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Only One or Astalo?

Only One is rated higher. Only One averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Astalo averages 3.5 from 143 ratings.

### Do Only One or Astalo have ads?

Only One shows ads; Astalo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Only One or Astalo?

Only One ships an update weekly, and Astalo weekly. Most recently, Only One was updated on October 20, 2026 and Astalo on October 8, 2026.

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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.*