# Empires and Squadron vs AstroBuster

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Empires and Squadron at none against AstroBuster's 4. Empires and Squadron also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AstroBuster sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Empires and Squadron asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Empires and Squadron against 5.0 for AstroBuster. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Empires and Squadron | AstroBuster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empires-and-squadron/id996875014/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrobuster/id6738101507/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Toan Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/697770678) | [OBX Software Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022180557) |

## What reviewers say

### Empires and Squadron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empires-and-squadron/id996875014)

Pilot your spaceship through the galaxy, engaging in thrilling combat to destroy enemy aircraft and spaceships. Experience an exciting new aerial warfare game.

**Highlights:** Aircraft combat, Spaceship control, Galaxy exploration, Enemy destruction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### AstroBuster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrobuster/id6738101507)

Experience a retro-arcade inspired space shooter with endless levels and deep customization. Engage in fast-paced combat, collect power-ups, and personalize your ship with unique aesthetics. Daily challenges and rewards keep the action fresh.

**Highlights:** Infinite procedurally generated levels, Customizable ships, weapons, and call-signs, Daily challenges and rewards, Power-up drafts for varied runs, Dynamic soundtrack and haptic feedback, Offline play support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 AstroCoins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 AstroCoins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1000 AstroCoins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5000 AstroCoins | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Empires and Squadron free?

Empires and Squadron is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AstroBuster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Empires and Squadron or AstroBuster?

Empires and Squadron and AstroBuster are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Empires and Squadron or AstroBuster have ads?

Neither Empires and Squadron nor AstroBuster shows ads.

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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.*