# Stellar Patrol — Space Fighter Sim > Retro space combat and exploration simulator with ship upgrades and trading. (iPhone/iPad app by greg brady.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-patrol/id1407894827 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [greg brady](https://appshunter.io/developer/867814192) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Simulation - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.00/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 76 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2018-08-21 - Data updated: 2026-08-26 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-patrol/id1407894827/reviews.md ## What is Stellar Patrol? Take a wild ride throughout the galaxy as you battle enemies for control of the universe in this retro space simulator. Having escaped the destruction of an invading enemy, you and your space figher have returned to free the galaxy from the invaders. Take the space battle to the enemies and recapture each sector, planet by planet, base by base. The fate of the free galaxy rests on your shoulders. Upgrade your ships, weapons and technology along the way to give yourself an edge over the enemies in space. Make friends with planets and bases while chasing pirates away. *Unique Features* • Become the hero of the galaxy starting from your home star • Fight the enemies in a vast galaxy with 39+ star systems and 200+ planets and bases. • Conquer each sector by defeating the enemies and hostile bases and planets • Discover Treasures hidden throughout space • Mine asteroids for trade items and valuable metals and materials • Trade with planets in system or in different sectors for more profit • Choose to pilot various types of ships including fighters and freighters • Many missions to make money from and to befriend planets • Watch your reputation grow • Achievements and leaderboards to track your progress • Weapon and tech upgrades for your space fighters and space ships • Take part in epic battles • Explore freely in a freelancer stype open galaxy • Hours and hours of gameplay • A unique mixture of sandbox, story and missions • Explore wrecks and find hidden items • High-quality visuals including models, textures and effects All for free ! ** A quick note from me, the developer ** I just released Stellar Patrol and I know there are going to be bugs and things that need to be changed. I really need your help in tracking these down. At the same time, in order for Stellar Patrol to become popular, I need some decent reviews. It's a big challenge for an Indy developer. All I ask is that you please contact me at support@gbeegames.com and I promise to do my best to resolve any problem and to add new features as quickly as possible. Thanks for your help - Greg at GBeeGames. ## Key features - Galaxy-wide combat against invaders - Ship and weapon upgrades - Explore 39+ star systems and 200+ planets - Mine asteroids and trade with planets - Pilot various ship types - Reputation system and achievements - Open galaxy exploration ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 100 Crystals | $1.99 | one-time | | 200 Crystals | $2.99 | one-time | | 500 Crystals | $4.99 | one-time | | 1000 Crystals | $6.99 | one-time | | 2000 Crystals | $14.99 | one-time | | 5000 Crystals | $29.99 | one-time | | 10000 Crystals | $49.99 | one-time | | 20000 Crystals | $89.99 | one-time | | Turn off ads | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 12) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-patrol/id1407894827/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Space fun!!! *2025-08-19, version 1.6* Having a great time upgrading my ship and dominating the galactic map! I’m enjoying the rewarding mission style and progression for ship upgrades!! ### 5/5 — controller???? *2024-10-18* controller support would be a great addition for your game ### 3/5 — It’s cool, but… *2022-09-07* I started playing after I saw the developer also made StellarTrek. I really enjoy the game. It’s a lot more open and there’s more to do. There seems to be a sort of lore/story going on with the different factions and I dig it. I like the bases and planets, the feel of the movement and combat, as well as how open the sectors are. It’s a really good basis for a game that has otherwise been a bit underdeveloped. The core of the gameplay is defeating all enemies and bases in a sector to open the next jumpgate, and while being fun; it gets a little old after a bit. Especially considering there are 39 sectors in the game. (Spoilers ahead) The biggest complaint I have with the game is the ending. The ending is extremely underwhelming and solely consists of yet another “Sector Liberated” message but slightly different. There also isn’t anything to do after the ending other than to do some missions but that’s about it. I just think the game is missing substance. Other than that, its a very enjoyable classic 2D experience :) ### 5/5 — Niice *2022-06-04* The background radio chatter was a real nice touch. Couldnt i be a Pirate though? Thank you for this cool wingcammanderesk game. ### 5/5 — Tons of fun! *2020-09-05, version 1.6* A lot like Star Control, with the trading of Starflight. Great fun, I haven’t found any major bugs yet (save, then exit/kill and restart if the close radar & dialog boxes get too hard to hit the “X”), and the bonus “secret” pirates are neat and profitable. The ads aren’t even that annoying or frequent (and I hate ads). Two thumbs up, 10/10, 5 stars, you know... all good! ### 5/5 — Stellar Patrol *2019-06-02* In my opinion, this game is wonderful! Yes it may seem repetitive to some others but with these type of games it’s bound to be that way and all the other things about this game makes up for it. Also I saw some people complaining about how some ships are from sci-fi shows but come on... really? It’s not that big of a problem and plus, I like it and I think others do to. Please keep making games like this!!!! I love it!!! ### 1/5 — Critically flawed *2018-11-06* The game has ads of 12 year olds twerking. The gameplay is stale, shields don’t recharge and the thumbstick is too close to the edge of the screen. Most of the ships are stolen directly from Sci-Fi shows and movies, such as Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, and Firefly. ### 3/5 — Gets old real quick. *2018-11-04* Too much repetition. Dialog is difficult to understand. Didn’t hold my attention. ### 3/5 — Stellar patrol *2018-10-16, version 1.6* Good most of the time but the ads that pop up sometimes cause my game to freeze plus every so often controls freeze but you can save ### 5/5 — Arcade game!! *2018-09-11, version 1.3* Fun old fashioned space shooter, lots of fun! ## Frequently asked questions about Stellar Patrol ### What is Stellar Patrol? Stellar Patrol is a retro space simulator where you battle enemies to free the galaxy. You can upgrade your ship, mine asteroids, trade with planets, and explore a vast universe. ### Is Stellar Patrol free to play? Yes, Stellar Patrol is completely free to download and play. The developer also mentions it is free with in-app purchases. ### What platforms is Stellar Patrol available on? Stellar Patrol is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. ### How often is Stellar Patrol updated? Stellar Patrol was last updated on September 28, 2018, with version 1.6. The developer is actively seeking bug reports and feature suggestions. ### What is the age rating for Stellar Patrol? Stellar Patrol has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for younger players and above. ### Does Stellar Patrol have multiplayer or offline play? The description does not explicitly mention multiplayer or offline play. It focuses on single-player progression and exploration. ### What kind of gameplay mechanics does Stellar Patrol offer? Stellar Patrol features space combat, ship and weapon upgrades, asteroid mining, trading, and free exploration in an open galaxy with missions and story elements. ### How can I report bugs or suggest features for Stellar Patrol? You can contact the developer, Greg at GBeeGames, directly at support@gbeegames.com to report bugs or suggest new features for Stellar Patrol. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.6 — 2018-09-28 Added a Training Level ### 1.5 — 2018-09-22 fixed critical ship bug fine tuned ship control ### 1.4 — 2018-09-11 added turrets added wrecks ### 1.3 — 2018-09-07 Fixed critical jumpgate bug ### 1.2 — 2018-09-06 fixed turning off ingame music adjusted player controls ## Apps similar to Stellar Patrol | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Galactic Battlefront](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-battlefront/id1029524524) | 4.6 (5) | Free | Games | | [Warship War: Alien Invasion](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warship-war-alien-invasion/id1536760242) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Games | | [Colony Attack](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colony-attack/id551555854) | 4.4 (205) | Free | Games | | [Space Trek 2150](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-trek-2150/id6738013028) | 4.7 (15) | Free | Games | | [Galaxy Clash: Evolved Empire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-clash-evolved-empire/id942468836) | 4.1 (18) | Free | Games | | [Super Starship 3](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-starship-3/id1619621970) | 4.0 (31) | Free | Games | ## More apps by greg brady - [Stellar Trek](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-trek/id898609925) - [Basketball Play Designer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-play-designer/id1407281336) - [Football Play Designer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/football-play-designer/id1407432809) - [Hockey Play Designer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hockey-play-designer/id1407473799) - [Soccer Play Designer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soccer-play-designer/id1407840657) All apps by greg brady: https://appshunter.io/developer/867814192 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*