# X vs Stellar Commanders Space RTS

The clearest difference is ads: X at none against Stellar Commanders Space RTS's shown. X also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 30%). Stellar Commanders Space RTS's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 17 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. X sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Stellar Commanders Space RTS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for X against 3.7 for Stellar Commanders Space RTS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65 and 54 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of X's written reviews are positive against 30% of Stellar Commanders Space RTS's.

X ships an update every 17 months, Stellar Commanders Space RTS monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Stellar Commanders Space RTS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-core-galactic-plague/id1104849567/reviews) | **[3.7 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-commanders-space-rts/id6618141687/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **65** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | **55.7% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 186 MB | 529 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mikhail Vladimirovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/660171136) | [Blindflug](https://appshunter.io/developer/893118737) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-core-galactic-plague/id1104849567)

Lead an alien invasion force to conquer Earth in this challenging strategy game. Utilize unique alien species and over fifty invasion tactics, evolving your army as you fight against humanity's defenses. Experience a galactic war where only the most strategic players can achieve victory.

**Highlights:** Alien invasion strategy, Ten alien species to command, Over fifty strategic invasion variants, Extensive upgrade trees, Challenging gameplay, Galactic war simulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| crystal_1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2000+100 crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3000+250 crystals | $2.99 | one-time |
| USSR | $3.99 | one-time |
| 4000+450 crystals | $3.99 | one-time |
| Reptilians | $3.99 | one-time |
| Insectoids | $3.99 | one-time |
| Egypt gods | $3.99 | one-time |
| Machines | $3.99 | one-time |
| Galactic Council | $3.99 | one-time |
| Energy Beings | $3.99 | one-time |
| Psychotrons | $3.99 | one-time |
| Biomorphs | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6000+1000 crystals | $5.99 | one-time |
| 7000+1350 crystals | $6.99 | one-time |
| 9000+2200 crystals | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great time killer
- 👍 Interesting concept
- 👍 Good music
- 👍 Can be played offline

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚖️ Extremely difficult on easy
- ⚖️ Unbalanced gameplay
- ⚖️ Paywalls for progression
- ⚖️ In-game purchases not working
- ⚖️ Frustrating difficulty spikes

**Reported bugs**

- In-game purchases not working
- Buy button unresponsive
- Game crashes and restarts progress
- Egyptian Gods race not working
- Scripture for mobility not infecting new countries

**Requested features**

- Fix in-game purchase issues
- Add more characters/races
- Add new gimmicks
- Make game easier
- More crystal ads


### Stellar Commanders Space RTS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-commanders-space-rts/id6618141687)

Engage in intense 1v1 multiplayer battles in this real-time strategy game. Deploy units, build bases, and outmaneuver opponents across stunning alien worlds to conquer the galaxy. Every decision matters in this fight for domination.

**Highlights:** 1v1 Multiplayer Battles, Strategic Base Building, Unit Deployment and Tactics, Global Leaderboards, Risk vs. Reward Gameplay, Diverse Space Environments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cosmic Club - Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Cosmic Club - Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Cosmic Club - Year | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is Stellar Commanders Space RTS free?

Stellar Commanders Space RTS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, X or Stellar Commanders Space RTS?

Stellar Commanders Space RTS is rated higher. X averages 3.6 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Stellar Commanders Space RTS averages 3.7 from 54 ratings.

### Do X or Stellar Commanders Space RTS have ads?

Stellar Commanders Space RTS shows ads; X does not.

### Which is updated more often, X or Stellar Commanders Space RTS?

X ships an update every 17 months, and Stellar Commanders Space RTS monthly. Most recently, X was updated on October 21, 2026 and Stellar Commanders Space RTS on October 23, 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.*