Dr. Rocket vs Rocky Castle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dr. Rocket
Pilot your rocket through space by tapping the screen to steer. Test your reflexes and see how far you can travel in this simple, arcade-style game.
- Simple touch controls
- Rocket flight simulation
- Endless space journey
- High score chasing
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Fly your rocket to space! Touch left side to turn left. Touch right side to turn right. How far can you go? SUD Inc.
Rocky Castle
Embark on a cartoony tower climbing adventure with lively pets. Navigate hazardous obstacles like spikes, barrels, and fire traps using intuitive swipe controls. Master timing and awareness to conquer challenging levels and reach the top.
- Lighthearted colorful visuals
- Hilarious characters
- Simple and intuitive controls
- Smooth and addictive gameplay
- Retina display support
- iCloud support
- Game Center support
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What happens when lots of lively pets start to climb and conquer the most dangerous tower castles of the world? Find it out yourself! Pick your favorite competitor and overcome the tricky, but pretty hazardous obstacles while climbing up to the top of each tower. Sharp spikes, rolling barrels, heavy rocks, falling platforms, fire traps and jumping bombs among other meanies are waiting for your arrival to wickedly push you back into the abyss. But you should fear not, awareness of the surroundings and fine timing will get you through even the hardest situations! Take the challenge head on! KEY FEATURES * Lighthearted colorful visuals * Tons of hilarious characters * Simple and intuitive controls * Smooth and addictive gameplay * Full retina display support * iCloud support * Game Center support CONTROLS * Swipe left or right to jump onto the next platform * Swipe up to use a switch, enter a door, climb a ladder or jump high * Swipe down to climb or drop down from a ladder TIPS * Every obstacle represents a different threat, be sure to learn the patterns * Don't rush it, pace your actions to avoid unnecessary mistakes * Jump forward if a barrel or rock is coming at you * Coins are always awarded, even if you fail to complete a level * Be aware of all the obstacles visible on screen, not just the next one Please rate Rocky Castle and submit your feedback for further improvements! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IstomGames Twitter: http://twitter.com/istomgames isTom Games: https://www.istomgames.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dr. Rocket at none against Rocky Castle's 21. Dr. Rocket also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1). Rocky Castle's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Rocky Castle sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Dr. Rocket asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dr. Rocket holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 84 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 72% and 73% positive.
Dr. Rocket ships an update every 6 months, Rocky Castle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dr. Rocket | Rocky Castle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (54 ratings) — better | 4.1 (84 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | 72.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 54 | 84 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 277 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SUD Inc. | Istom Games Kft. |
Customer experience
Dr. Rocket
Rocky Castle
Bugs and requests
Dr. Rocket
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Rocky Castle
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezes or crashes after dying
- Ads sometimes open the App Store unexpectedly
- Controls not always responsive
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and worlds
- Ability to restart levels from the beginning
- Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
- More character customization options
In-app purchases
Dr. Rocket
No in-app purchases
Rocky Castle
- Croco$0.99
- Inky$0.99
- Rosmaria$0.99
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- Hector$0.99
- Draco$0.99
- Skipper$0.99
- Fluffy$0.99
- Rex$0.99
- Small Pack$0.99
- Betty$0.99
- Astro$0.99
- Rusty$0.99
- Bandit$0.99
- Lizzy$0.99
- Bobo$0.99
- Burgie$0.99
- Xmas$0.99
- Stripes$0.99
- Coin Doubler$1.99
- No Ads$1.99
- Medium Pack$14.99
Questions
Is Dr. Rocket free?
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Which has better reviews, Dr. Rocket or Rocky Castle?
Do Dr. Rocket or Rocky Castle have ads?
Which is updated more often, Dr. Rocket or Rocky Castle?
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