# AstroN vs StarForge Online

The clearest difference is rating: StarForge Online at 5.0 against AstroN's 2.1. AstroN's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AstroN sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and StarForge Online sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StarForge Online holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AstroN has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AstroN ships an update weekly, StarForge Online every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AstroN | StarForge Online |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astron/id954737143/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starforge-online/id6742386717/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 196 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [CTU GAMES, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/463368978) | [Michael Schwarz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459794965) |

## What reviewers say

### AstroN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astron/id954737143)

Engage in a thrilling multiplayer shooting game where you battle with players globally to ensure your species' survival in the N-space. Customize your fighter plane, upgrade weapons, and embark on missions to become a hero.

**Highlights:** Massive multiplayer online role-playing game, Customizable fighter planes and weapons, Easy controls and engaging shooting mechanics, Multiple stages and maps, In-game chat and formation flying, Story-driven missions

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FP Protection Kit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tuning Insurance | $0.99 | one-time |
| EXP Protection Kit | $0.99 | one-time |
| FP Booster | $1.99 | one-time |
| Superior Tuning Insurance | $1.99 | one-time |
| Expanded Trunk | $1.99 | one-time |
| EXP Booster | $3.99 | one-time |
| Expanded Trunk x 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skill Initializing Capsule | $5.99 | one-time |
| ID Change | $5.99 | one-time |
| Type Initializing Capsule | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tuning Insurance x 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Superior Tuning Insurance x 10 | $13.99 | one-time |


### StarForge Online

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starforge-online/id6742386717)

Pilot your custom space fighter in epic multiplayer battles across the galaxy. Compete in daily and hourly events, join guilds for exclusive challenges, and gather resources to craft the ultimate ship.

**Highlights:** Skill-based space combat, Custom ship building, Resource gathering and crafting, Daily and hourly events, Guild-exclusive multiplayer events, Galaxy exploration

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crystal Pack - Small | $4.99 | one-time |
| Credit Pack - Large | $9.99 | one-time |
| StarForge Online - Pro Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack - Medium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack - Large | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AstroN free?

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

### Is StarForge Online free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AstroN or StarForge Online?

StarForge Online is rated higher. AstroN averages 2.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while StarForge Online averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AstroN or StarForge Online have ads?

Neither AstroN nor StarForge Online shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AstroN or StarForge Online?

AstroN ships an update weekly, and StarForge Online every 13 months. Most recently, AstroN was updated on October 22, 2026 and StarForge Online on October 7, 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.*