# VelocityAE vs Astrol

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VelocityAE at none against Astrol's 2. VelocityAE also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Astrol's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Astrol sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. VelocityAE asks for nothing beyond the download.

VelocityAE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VelocityAE has 29 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of VelocityAE's written reviews are positive against 67% of Astrol's.

VelocityAE ships an update monthly, Astrol every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VelocityAE | Astrol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/velocityae/id968914195/reviews)** | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrol/id1257735727/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **97.4% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artix Entertainment LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/426700523) | [Brandon Dalla Rosa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257106235) |

## What reviewers say

### VelocityAE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/velocityae/id968914195)

Pilot an 8-bit spaceship through a challenging, fast-paced arcade runner. Survive as long as possible, collect coins, and unlock new ships in this retro-style game with infinite lives and a classic soundtrack.

**Highlights:** 8-bit graphics, Classic arcade soundtrack, Simple tap controls, Gold coin collecting, Colorful geometry cubes, Infinite lives, Unlockable spaceships

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Astrol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrol/id1257735727)

Pilot a small astronaut through the cosmos using a jetpack and gravity. Navigate increasingly challenging levels, collect treasures, and customize your character. Experience constantly changing gameplay mechanics and an optional soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Campaign mode with 40 levels, Endless mode for treasure hunting, Unlockable costumes and customizations, Constantly changing gameplay mechanics, Multiple control settings, Optional soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Astrol Premium | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 More Coins | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VelocityAE free?

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

### Is Astrol free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VelocityAE or Astrol?

VelocityAE is rated higher. VelocityAE averages 5.0 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Astrol averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do VelocityAE or Astrol have ads?

Astrol shows ads; VelocityAE does not.

### Which is updated more often, VelocityAE or Astrol?

VelocityAE ships an update monthly, and Astrol every 4 days. Most recently, VelocityAE was updated on October 20, 2026 and Astrol on October 24, 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.*