Aexels vs CRT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aexels
Explore a newly discovered universe and compare its features to our own. This app aims to continuously expand knowledge and understanding of this new world over time.
- Universe exploration
- Discover similarities and differences
- Expand knowledge
- Continuous updates
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A universe is discovered ...Universe X Come along as we explore this new universe and discover the similarities and differences it has with our own. There are things we know for certain about Universe X; there are things we can speculate about and there are many things yet to be discovered. Hopefully, over the life time of this app we will be able to continually increase our knowledge and understanding of this new world.
CRT
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A retro-style brick breaker reborn with dazzling neon lights and modern 3D flair. Easy to pick up, impossible to put down — this is the ultimate evolution of a classic arcade hit. Features: • Retro visuals with a fresh, modern twist • Classic 2D gameplay enhanced with 3D depth effects • Simple rules for anyone to enjoy • Flashy neon explosions and visual effects • Power-ups like multi-ball, beam shots, and paddle expansion Relive the charm of the 80s CRT era — now in the palm of your hand.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Aexels at none against CRT's shown. CRT's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 10 days). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Aexels ships an update every 10 days, CRT daily. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aexels | CRT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 183 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aepryus Software | Takatsugu Fukushima |
In-app purchases
Aexels
No in-app purchases
CRT
No in-app purchases
