# Headlong vs AstroCat Adventures

The clearest difference is rating: AstroCat Adventures at 4.7 against Headlong's 3.7. AstroCat Adventures also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (352 vs 6). Headlong's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AstroCat Adventures sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Headlong asks for nothing beyond the download.

AstroCat Adventures holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AstroCat Adventures has 352 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Headlong's written reviews are positive against 80% of AstroCat Adventures's.

Headlong ships an update every 14 months, AstroCat Adventures every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Headlong | AstroCat Adventures |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headlong/id847714102/reviews) | **[4.7 (352 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrocat-adventures/id6740224840/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **352** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **79.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kiss The Machine](https://appshunter.io/developer/284926403) | [Astrocat Entertainment LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789046444) |

## What reviewers say

### Headlong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headlong/id847714102)

Hurtle through a vibrant space tunnel, rotating it to guide a bouncing ball. Collect discs for time and speed boosts in this physics-based action game. Master precise controls to reach checkpoints before time runs out.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Tunnel rotation control, Time and speed boosts, Checkpoint races, Addictive gameplay loop

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### AstroCat Adventures

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrocat-adventures/id6740224840)

Embark on a thrilling 3D run and gun adventure as a brave feline or bunny hero. Blast evil robots with powerful weapons and thrusters, collect power-ups, and navigate through dynamic levels to save the planet. Face challenging boss battles and enjoy endless replayability with randomized stages.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced 3D shooter gameplay, Running, jumping, and flying mechanics, Power-ups and multiple weapon types, 40 randomized levels, Third-person camera with precision aiming, Automatic checkpointing, Mini and final boss battles

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AstroBunny Blue | $2.99 | one-time |
| Station Alpha Adventure | $2.99 | one-time |
| AstroCat Blue | $2.99 | one-time |
| AstroBunny Bubblegum skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| AstroCat Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| AstroBunny Rose Gold | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Headlong free?

Headlong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AstroCat Adventures free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Headlong or AstroCat Adventures?

AstroCat Adventures is rated higher. Headlong averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while AstroCat Adventures averages 4.7 from 352 ratings.

### Do Headlong or AstroCat Adventures have ads?

Neither Headlong nor AstroCat Adventures shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Headlong or AstroCat Adventures?

Headlong ships an update every 14 months, and AstroCat Adventures every 3 weeks. Most recently, Headlong was updated on October 6, 2026 and AstroCat Adventures on October 20, 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.*