# Around the World vs Astropets Arena

The clearest difference is rating: Astropets Arena at 5.0 against Around the World's 4.0. Astropets Arena also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). Around the World's advantage is iOS requirement (6.1 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Around the World sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Astropets Arena sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Astropets Arena holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astropets Arena has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Around the World ships an update every 20 months, Astropets Arena every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Around the World | Astropets Arena |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/around-the-world-hidden-objects/id830529473/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astropets-arena/id6737015983/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 532 MB | 658 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [JoyBits Co Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375374774) | [Vu Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774380382) |

## What reviewers say

### Around the World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/around-the-world-hidden-objects/id830529473)

Embark on a magical Victorian-era adventure to find a legendary treasure. Explore six continents, uncover hundreds of hidden objects in vibrant locations, and solve puzzles. Combine items into collections to progress through an exciting storyline filled with steam-powered wonders and overcome challenges.

**Highlights:** Hidden object gameplay, Victorian era setting, Explore six continents, Combine items into collections, Exciting storyline, Mini-games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Traveler's Suitcase | $3.99 | one-time |
| Researcher's Suitcase | $4.99 | one-time |
| Silver Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Discoverer's Suitcase | $12.99 | one-time |
| Big Gold Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Extra Gold Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


### Astropets Arena

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astropets-arena/id6737015983)

Assemble a team of unique allies by solving puzzles and equip them with elemental gears to master strategic turn-based combat. Customize your Astropets' abilities and roles to overcome challenging encounters and climb the ranks in this engaging adventure.

**Highlights:** Puzzle-based Astropet recruitment, Elemental gear customization, Strategic turn-based combat, Challenging progression and rewards, Team customization and ranking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Some Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Basic Astro Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Novice Growth Tier | $6.99 | one-time |
| Super Astro Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Adept Growth Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pack 2 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Around the World free?

Around the World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Astropets Arena free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Around the World or Astropets Arena?

Astropets Arena is rated higher. Around the World averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Astropets Arena averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Around the World or Astropets Arena have ads?

Neither Around the World nor Astropets Arena shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Around the World or Astropets Arena?

Around the World ships an update every 20 months, and Astropets Arena every 2 weeks. Most recently, Around the World was updated on October 18, 2026 and Astropets Arena on October 21, 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.*