Comparison

Astro vs Star Blasters

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

Head to head
About

Astro

Experience endless arcade action deep in space. Dodge meteoroids, collect shards to unlock new ships, and customize your fleet with over 100 combinations. Compete on global leaderboards and earn achievements in this reflex-testing game.

Highlights
  • Endless arcade action
  • Dodge meteoroids
  • Collect shards to unlock ships
  • Over 100 ship customization combinations
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Multiple achievements
Features
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Astro-Scape is a challenging game that takes place deep in space. Prepare for endless arcade action! Dodge meteoroids for as long as you can to increase your score. This game will test your reflexes as well as your very last nerve. Are you up for the challenge? Maneuver through endless crowds of meteoroids to extend your score to the top of the leaderboards. On your way up, collect shards that allow you to unlock new ships. Every run is different than the last with randomly generated obstacles. Astro-Scape combines the retro style of an arcade game with one touch controls to bring you a simple, yet challenging, experience. FEATURES - Customize In Astro-Scape, there are many different ways to customize the various ships. Over 100 unique combinations! - Game Center Dominate other players on the Game Center leaderboards. Astro-Scape also has multiple achievements for you to earn as you play.

About

Star Blasters

Features
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Embark on an interstellar adventure that takes you back to the golden era of arcade shooters, with a modern twist! Our space game invites you to pilot your spaceship through the cosmos, engaging in epic battles against a relentless alien onslaught. With intuitive controls and captivating graphics, you'll navigate through waves of enemies, each more challenging than the last. Whether you're a veteran of arcade classics or a newcomer eager to test your skills, this game offers endless hours of exhilarating gameplay. Join the fight to defend the galaxy and become a legend in the universe of space shooters. Get ready to blast off into a galaxy filled with action, excitement, and adventure!

Screenshots

Astro4 screens
Star Blasters3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Star Blasters at none against Astro's 3. Star Blasters also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 28 months). Astro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. Astro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Star Blasters asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Astro ships an update every 28 months, Star Blasters every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Astro versus Star Blasters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstroStar Blasters
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB78 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBrendan PerryIlluminant Inc

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Astro

One-time3
  • Pile o' Shards$0.99
  • Stack o' Shards$4.99
  • Chest o' Shards$14.99
None

Star Blasters

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Astro free?
Astro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Star Blasters free?
Star Blasters is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Astro or Star Blasters have ads?
Star Blasters shows ads; Astro does not.
Which is updated more often, Astro or Star Blasters?
Astro ships an update every 28 months, and Star Blasters every 2 days. Most recently, Astro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Star Blasters on October 25, 2026.

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