Comparison

Chaos Theory Exploding Pro vs Space Commander

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Chaos Theory Exploding Pro

Features
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No Ads! Get one now while it lasts! Thank You For Playing! Enjoy! Three Spaceships of the Orient Are! Bearing gifts we traverse afar! Collide the spaceships with the rocks and shoot for the best! Enjoy! - No In App Purchases, No Advertisements, No micro transactions, No data requirements, Unlimited Play Gameplay. - Game runs on all iOS devices running iOS 12.0 or higher for wide compatibility - Enjoy Lets go Bring Chaos! No crippled gameplay, No data requirements. No micro transactions. No IAP. Just game. https://www.tinyurl.com/reddinteractive https://www.ko-fi.com/reddinteractive https://www.youtube.com/@reddinteractivegames?sub_confirmation=1 Show us some love and thank you for playing. Enjoy!

About

Space Commander

Pilot a customizable fleet in a vast galaxy, engaging in combat, trade, and exploration. Choose your career path as a mercenary, trader, or pirate, and build your own space empire. Experience deep mechanics and diverse campaigns for endless adventure.

Highlights
  • Fleet customization and upgrades
  • Multiple career paths (mercenary, trader, pirate)
  • Deep economy and trade systems
  • Galaxy exploration with generated star systems
  • Diverse campaigns and mission editor
  • Commander skill progression
Features
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Space Commander: War and Trade is an ultimate single player space-sim featuring spectacular graphics, intuitive combat and deep mechanics. Various campaigns offer diverse experiences ranging from arcade shooter to sandbox RPG. BE A SPACE PILOT Build your fleet from an array of specialized ship classes! Choose from fast and maneuverable fighters to heavy bombers and large transporters. Customize and upgrade your vessels to fit your unique playstyle. Gather experience and upgrade your Commander Skills to be more efficient in combat and trade. PURSUE A CAREER AS A MERCENARY, TRADER OR MOBSTER Find your path. Go for the action with Delta Merc. Join the honorable space rangers and be the strong arm of the law. If you prefer a more peaceful job, then consider linking up with Motus — a transport company providing various escort and profitable trading missions. Break the law and become a space pirate with Syndicate — a ruffian group of smugglers that focus on attacking ships throughout the galaxy. By gathering reputation points for each faction, you’ll gain access to more challenging and profitable missions. DIVE IN DEEP FOR ENGAGING MECHANICS Implemented economy, diverse station wares, and trade systems add another layer to the gameplay. Managing fuel usage and discovering the best trade route is crucial for running a successful transport business. If you earn enough credits, you’ll be able to buy your own space stations and build specialized production modules. Explore the furthest corners of the galaxy with our expanse module generating countless star systems that are waiting to be discovered by you. JUMP IN THE MIDDLE OF CORPORATE WAR OR FIGHT ALIENS Space Commander: War and Trade comes with multiple campaigns offering unique experiences for everyone — from casual players to hardcore fans of classic space-sims. Our advanced and powerful mission editor will allow you to create your own stories and download campaigns created by the community. BECOME THE SPACE COMMANDER! ● New space sandbox RPG from the creators of The Pirate series. ● Build, manage and customize your fleet. ● Choose your career path by fulfilling faction missions. ● Explore various star systems generated by our expanse module. ● Multiple campaigns offering unique gameplay experiences.

Screenshots

Chaos Theory Exploding Pro4 screens
Space Commander4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Space Commander at Free against Chaos Theory Exploding Pro's $0.29. Space Commander also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 38 months). Chaos Theory Exploding Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Space Commander is free to download; Chaos Theory Exploding Pro costs $0.29 up front. Space Commander sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Chaos Theory Exploding Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chaos Theory Exploding Pro ships an update every 38 months, Space Commander every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Chaos Theory Exploding Pro versus Space Commander: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChaos Theory Exploding ProSpace Commander
Price$0.29Free — better
Rating—4.2 (170 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—65.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—170 — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB283 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRanz UrsalTeresa Dymek

Bugs and requests

Chaos Theory Exploding Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Space Commander

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Merchant missions not recognized when docked, leading to lost cargo and reputation
  • Inability to edit game on mobile devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add larger capital ships for players to own and command
  • Implement an auto-trading feature to manage supply lines
  • Allow players to declare war, conquer stations, and build their own faction
  • Enable colonization of planets and building of stations outside the home system
  • Provide the ability to control multiple fleets simultaneously

In-app purchases

None

Chaos Theory Exploding Pro

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Space Commander

One-time13
  • Remove Advertisements$0.99
  • 1000 credits$0.99
  • 3000 credits$1.99
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  • 30 ship parts$1.99
  • Unlock B-3 Apocalypse$1.99
  • Unlock Mamba$1.99
  • Unlock I-9 Eagle$1.99
  • Unlock T16 Rex$1.99
  • 6000 credits$2.99
  • Unlock G-4 Gidorah$2.99
  • 20 000 credits$4.99
  • 50 000 credits$7.99
  • Mega Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Chaos Theory Exploding Pro free?
Chaos Theory Exploding Pro costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.
Is Space Commander free?
Space Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chaos Theory Exploding Pro or Space Commander have ads?
Space Commander shows ads; Chaos Theory Exploding Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Chaos Theory Exploding Pro or Space Commander?
Chaos Theory Exploding Pro ships an update every 38 months, and Space Commander every 4 months. Most recently, Chaos Theory Exploding Pro was updated on October 15, 2026 and Space Commander on October 18, 2026.

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