Comparison

Astrå vs Escape Pharaoh's Tomb

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

Head to head
About

Astrå

Embark on an adventure as Hemera, the goddess of daylight, to combat darkness and uncover the secrets of a unique universe. This orbital platformer features beautiful art, soothing music, and intuitive one-touch controls.

Highlights
  • Arcade action gameplay
  • Unique art, music, and gameplay
  • Simple one-touch controls
  • Auto-runner platformer with space physics
  • Explore, solve puzzles, and discover secrets
  • Game Center integration
  • iCloud support
Features
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Astrå is the adventure of Hemera, the goddess of daylight. Help her fight darkness, and discover the wonders and secrets of the unique Astrå universe. In the media: "Astrå is one of those rare titles that proves just how rewarding the simple things in life can be. By taking the tried-and-tested platforming formula and reducing it down to its very core, Molina has managed to assemble one of the most unique, elegant, and bewitching mobile games I've ever had the good fortune of playing." - Chris Kerr (Stuff) "The graphics are beautiful and incredibly detailed, the music is soothing with whimsical sound effects, the controls feel natural and let you play it with one hand, and the gameplay is challenging." - Christine Chan (AppAdvice) - 4.5 / 5 "Really, Astra stands out among other orbital platformers for its unique art and great feel. But it is a trying game"..."that made the successes more rewarding, and it's long way to the top, that's for sure." - Carter Dotson (TouchArcade) - 4/5 Awards and recognition: • App Store Editors' Choice, Best of 2015 and Greatest Indie Games. • Indie Prize Nominee • Big Indie Pitch Nominee • Junceda illustration prize Features: • Arcade action. • Unique art, music and gameplay. • Designed for touch screen. Simple one touch controls. • Auto-runner platformer with space physics. • Go explore, solve small puzzles, and discover secrets. • Master the game in order to compete in the Game Center. • iCloud support • 32 levels to explore (more to come as free updates) Fabuloso team: Pablo Molina - Game design, programming, production, level design Laia Arqueros - Art concept and graphics design Juan Molina - Sound design, level design, QA

About

Escape Pharaoh's Tomb

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Enter the lost chambers of an ancient pyramid and prepare for an adventure filled with action, exploration, and challenges. Your mission is to make your way through 25 levels, find the hidden keys, and uncover the tomb’s secret passages. Move stone slabs, activate walkways, and find the right route to the exit. The pyramid is not empty. Mummies, snakes, rats, cockroaches, and other creatures protect its secrets. Choose the right weapon for each situation: use the dagger when danger is close or the shotgun to keep your distance. Watch every step and survive blades, spears, axes, and other ancient traps. Each chamber will test your reflexes, skill, and ability to make decisions under pressure. Explore carefully, overcome every obstacle, and unlock new levels as you make your way toward the heart of the pyramid. Can you escape the pharaoh’s tomb? Features: • 25 adventure levels. • Hidden chambers and secret passages. • Keys, doors, platforms, and movable stone slabs. • Mummies, snakes, and other creatures. • A dagger and a shotgun for different encounters. • Blades, spears, axes, and deadly traps. • Touch controls for iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

Astrå3 screens
Escape Pharaoh's Tomb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Escape Pharaoh's Tomb at Free against Astrå's $0.99. Escape Pharaoh's Tomb also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Astrå's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

Escape Pharaoh's Tomb is free to download; Astrå costs $0.99 up front. Escape Pharaoh's Tomb sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Astrå asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Astrå ships an update every 5 months, Escape Pharaoh's Tomb every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Astrå versus Escape Pharaoh's Tomb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstråEscape Pharaoh's Tomb
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPablo Molina GarciaVISITACION GUAL TENA

In-app purchases

None

Astrå

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Escape Pharaoh's Tomb

One-time1
  • ShotGun+ Remove ADSFree

Questions

Is Astrå free?
Astrå costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Escape Pharaoh's Tomb free?
Escape Pharaoh's Tomb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Astrå or Escape Pharaoh's Tomb have ads?
Neither Astrå nor Escape Pharaoh's Tomb shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Astrå or Escape Pharaoh's Tomb?
Astrå ships an update every 5 months, and Escape Pharaoh's Tomb every 2 months. Most recently, Astrå was updated on September 25, 2026 and Escape Pharaoh's Tomb on September 13, 2026.

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