# Stellar Patrol Space Combat vs Galactic Overkill

The clearest difference is rating: Galactic Overkill at 5.0 against Stellar Patrol Space Combat's 4.0. Galactic Overkill also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). Stellar Patrol Space Combat's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stellar Patrol Space Combat sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Galactic Overkill asks for nothing beyond the download.

Galactic Overkill holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stellar Patrol Space Combat has 11 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Galactic Overkill's.

Stellar Patrol Space Combat ships an update weekly, Galactic Overkill every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stellar Patrol Space Combat | Galactic Overkill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-patrol-space-combat/id1407894827/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-overkill/id6778664669/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [greg brady](https://appshunter.io/developer/867814192) | [Bradley Chippi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885261974) |

## 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 |


### Galactic Overkill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-overkill/id6778664669)

Engage in fast-paced, neon-infused space combat across multiple game modes. Compete in free-for-all PvP, survive escalating waves in co-op PvE, or battle for territory in Galactic Conquest. Customize your ship and progress through ranks with unlockable cosmetics.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced space arena shooter, PvP free-for-all with bounty hunting, PvE co-op wave survival, Galactic Conquest territory control, Customizable ships and cosmetics, Daily rule-changing mutators, Full controller and touch support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stellar Patrol Space Combat free?

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

### Is Galactic Overkill free?

Galactic Overkill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Galactic Overkill is rated higher. Stellar Patrol Space Combat averages 4.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Galactic Overkill averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Stellar Patrol Space Combat or Galactic Overkill have ads?

Stellar Patrol Space Combat shows ads; Galactic Overkill does not.

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

Stellar Patrol Space Combat ships an update weekly, and Galactic Overkill every 4 days. Most recently, Stellar Patrol Space Combat was updated on November 2, 2026 and Galactic Overkill on October 31, 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.*