# Stellar Patrol Space Combat vs Random Space

The clearest difference is rating: Random Space at 4.7 against Stellar Patrol Space Combat's 4.0. Random Space also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 67%) and ratings volume (55 vs 11). Stellar Patrol Space Combat's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stellar Patrol Space Combat sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Random Space sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Random Space holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Random Space has 55 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Stellar Patrol Space Combat's written reviews are positive against 83% of Random Space's.

Stellar Patrol Space Combat ships an update weekly, Random Space every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stellar Patrol Space Combat | Random Space |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-patrol-space-combat/id1407894827/reviews) | **[4.7 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-space-survival/id1453316264/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **55** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [greg brady](https://appshunter.io/developer/867814192) | [Alexander Tavintsev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453007973) |

## What reviewers say

### Stellar Patrol Space Combat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-patrol-space-combat/id1407894827)

Embark on a retro space simulation adventure to liberate the galaxy from invaders. Battle enemies, upgrade your ship and weapons, and explore a vast universe with numerous planets and bases. Your actions will shape your reputation and determine the fate of the free galaxy.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Turn off ads | $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 |


### Random Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-space-survival/id1453316264)

Embark on a survival adventure in uncharted space after a spacecraft failure. As an engineer, upgrade your module, build robots, gather resources, and construct a new ship to return home. Manage your basic needs while exploring diverse, procedurally generated planets.

**Highlights:** Space survival gameplay, Base and spacecraft construction, Resource gathering and management, Robot assistance, Procedurally generated star systems, Planet exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thank the author (1) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thank the author (2) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Thank the author (3) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Thank the author (4) | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stellar Patrol Space Combat free?

Stellar Patrol Space Combat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Random Space free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stellar Patrol Space Combat or Random Space?

Random Space is rated higher. Stellar Patrol Space Combat averages 4.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Random Space averages 4.7 from 55 ratings.

### Do Stellar Patrol Space Combat or Random Space have ads?

Both Stellar Patrol Space Combat and Random Space show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stellar Patrol Space Combat or Random Space?

Stellar Patrol Space Combat ships an update weekly, and Random Space every 8 months. Most recently, Stellar Patrol Space Combat was updated on October 24, 2026 and Random Space on October 24, 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.*