# Hades' Star vs Spaceship Builder

Hades' Star and Spaceship Builder both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Spaceship Builder's written reviews are positive against 55% of Hades' Star's. Spaceship Builder also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Hades' Star's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3K vs 24). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hades' Star sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Spaceship Builder sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Hades' Star against 4.5 for Spaceship Builder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hades' Star has 3K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Hades' Star's written reviews are positive against 91% of Spaceship Builder's.

Hades' Star ships an update every 3 months, Spaceship Builder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hades' Star | Spaceship Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hades-star/id1058502954/reviews) | **[4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceship-builder/id6502774576/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 372 MB | 546 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Parallel Space Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/760171546) | [DR-Online Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743786912) |

## What reviewers say

### Hades' Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hades-star/id1058502954)

Build and expand a space empire in a persistent, evolving galaxy. Colonize planets, research technology, command fleets, and engage in diplomacy and warfare with millions of players. Participate in cooperative and competitive missions to gather resources and dominate the cosmos.

**Highlights:** Colonize and develop planets, Research advanced technology, Build and customize starship fleets, Engage in player diplomacy and cooperation, Participate in Red and Blue Star missions, Form Corporations for strategic gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hades' Star Platinum | $9.99 | per month |
| CRYSTAL PACK - SMALL | $2.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK | $4.99 | one-time |
| CRYSTAL SHIPMENTS | $4.99 | one-time |
| CRYSTAL PACK - MEDIUM | $9.99 | one-time |
| HYDROGEN TRANSMISSION | $9.99 | one-time |
| CRYSTAL PACK - LARGE | $19.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| CRYSTAL PACK - HUGE | $49.99 | one-time |
| CRYSTAL PACK - EPIC | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Awesome game
- 🕰️ Relaxing, slow-paced gameplay
- 👥 Great community and teamwork
- 🚫 No pay-to-win mechanics
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and design

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow progression and upgrade process
- 🤖 Unbalanced AI and matchmaking issues
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay and lack of variety
- 🔌 Connectivity and server stability problems
- 🔧 Bugs and glitches after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account linking issues
- Crashes and freezes after updates
- Unreliable timers and resource generation

**Requested features**

- Offline mode or passive resource generation
- More ship types and customization options
- Improved corporation features and coordination
- Faster-paced PvP modes and events
- Expanded exploration and content updates


### Spaceship Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceship-builder/id6502774576)

Design, build, and pilot your own spaceship in a vast galaxy. Progress through a tech tree, engage in thrilling space combat, and explore new sectors. Earn credits to upgrade your vessel and become a legendary commander.

**Highlights:** Engineer and customize spaceships, Unlock advanced technologies, Master manual space combat, Earn and upgrade ship systems, Explore diverse space sectors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Imperial Privilege | $3.99 | per month |
| 1200 Gold Pack (4x Bonus) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600 Gold Pack (2x Bonus) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gold Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1500 credits pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2800 Gold Pack (4x Bonus) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Gold Pack (2x Bonus) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 700 Gold Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 credits pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Gold Pack (4x Bonus) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Gold Pack (2x Bonus) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Gold Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15000 credits pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove obligatory ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Gold Pack (2x Bonus) | $7.99 | one-time |
| 14000 Gold Pack (4x Bonus) | $7.99 | one-time |
| 35000 credits pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Gold Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500 hangar resources | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sandbox Unlock | $12.99 | one-time |
| 32000 Gold Pack (4x Bonus) | $19.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Gold Pack | $22.99 | one-time |
| 16000 Gold Pack (2x Bonus) | $22.99 | one-time |
| 68000 Gold Pack (4x Bonus) | $39.99 | one-time |
| 2500 hangar resources | $39.99 | one-time |
| 17000 Gold Pack | $44.99 | one-time |
| 34000 Gold Pack (2x Bonus) | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hades' Star free?

Hades' Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spaceship Builder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hades' Star or Spaceship Builder?

Spaceship Builder is rated higher. Hades' Star averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Spaceship Builder averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.

### Do Hades' Star or Spaceship Builder have ads?

Spaceship Builder shows ads; Hades' Star does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hades' Star or Spaceship Builder?

Hades' Star ships an update every 3 months, and Spaceship Builder every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hades' Star was updated on September 25, 2026 and Spaceship Builder on September 22, 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.*