Comparison

Star Trek Fleet Command vs Starborne Frontiers

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

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Star Trek Fleet Command

Command a star base and build a powerful fleet in an open-world intergalactic strategy game. Recruit iconic officers, explore new worlds, and engage in epic battles to conquer the universe. Join alliances and uncover ancient secrets in a galaxy on the brink of war.

Highlights
  • Galactic conflict with iconic ships and characters
  • Deep strategic RPG gameplay
  • Collect, build, and upgrade ships
  • Dynamic online multiplayer experience
  • Resource and technology management
  • Interactive and evolving universe
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Welcome to Star Trek: Fleet Command - an immersive, online open world intergalactic strategy game! Strategically harness your combat, diplomatic, and leadership abilities to conquer the universe. As the commander of an advanced star base at the edge of the final frontier, you will recruit hundreds of iconic officers like James T. Kirk, Spock, and Nero and build a powerful fleet including ships like the infamous U.S.S. Enterprise, the Romulan Warbird, and Klingon Bird of Prey. Enter a galaxy on the brink of war as Federation, Klingon, and Romulan forces fight for control of the Alpha and Beta quadrants. Discover an ancient secret that could tip the scales of power forever. Explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, boldly go where no one has gone before! You have the conn, commander. The final frontier is yours. [Key Features] [Epic Galactic Conflict] Become a powerful commander and engage in a vast, dynamic galaxy-spanning conflict featuring iconic ships and characters and experience the thrills of commanding ships and interacting with famous Star Trek characters through an immersive storyline set in the Kelvin Timeline. [Deep Strategic RPG Gameplay] Collect, build, and upgrade ships. Deploy famous officers with unique tactical abilities. Take on various roles like helping locals, fighting pirates, or negotiating peace through hundreds of unique storylines and missions. [The ultimate Star Trek experience] The best storylines true to the franchise spanning the J.J. Abrams films, the original series, Deep Space Nine, The Next Generation, Discovery, Strange New Worlds, Lower Decks, and much more. [Dynamic Online Multiplayer Experience] Join or create powerful player alliances to dominate star systems. Engage in fierce battles and co-operate with thousands of players online. [Resource and Technology Management] Build, upgrade, and defend your star base while discovering new technologies and resources essential for advancement. [Interactive and Evolving Universe] Encounter and interact with a variety of characters and environments in a continually evolving storyline with monthly free live updates. [Accessibility and Reach] Enjoy the game in multiple language options Download Now - Embark on your journey in the Star Trek universe. Command your ship, crew, and fleet in a quest for peace and power. Download Star Trek Fleet Command today and boldly go where no one has gone before!

About

Starborne Frontiers

Command a fleet of over 100 unique spaceships in this epic space strategy game. Explore a vast universe, engage in tactical battles, and uncover the secrets of the mysterious Abyss. Upgrade your ships, recruit powerful captains, and compete against other players.

Highlights
  • Collect and upgrade over 100 unique spaceships
  • Lead your crew into tactical space battles
  • Explore the non-linear Abyss for secrets and treasures
  • Engage in 6 diverse game modes
  • Master challenging boss encounters
  • Recruit captains with unique abilities
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Take the command seat and become a legendary space commander in Starborne: Frontiers! Collect over 100 ships and build the ultimate fleet. Lead your crew into battle and carve your path through the Starborne: Frontiers universe. Experiment with fleet strategies and deploy the perfect ship for every challenge as you unlock new game modes with powerful boss encounters. Will you join the explorers daring enough to breach the Abyss? Push past the barrier and uncover its secrets and hidden treasures. Key features - Next-level graphics on mobile - A diverse collection of captains with unique abilities and rich backstories - Non-linear exploration in the Abyss - 6 unique game modes to discover - Master your strategy to conquer bosses with challenging mechanics. Game modes - Story-rich campaign: Start your journey in the campaign and uncover the secrets of the galaxy and your ultimate purpose as a fleet commander. - Bounties: Take on the galaxy’s most wanted by tackling bounties and collecting legendary gear for your ships. - PvP Arena: Is your fleet strong enough? Test their strength against commanders across the galaxy and ascend the ranks to earn epic rewards. - Alliance play: Join forces with fellow commanders and take on the impenetrable vault boss. Can you work together to get past its unyielding barrier? - Anomalies: As you progress, discover strange anomalies and defeat them to earn Skill boosts. - Journey into the Abyss: What secrets will you uncover? On the battlefield, put your tactical skills to the test by choosing from limitless fleet combinations and formations. As you conquer the galaxy, recruit more powerful spaceships and take them to the next level by upgrading and ranking them up. Level up their skills using Skill Neurons and learn new abilities and targeting patterns. On your journey collect powerful equipment for your ships, from weapons to generators, and mix and match pieces to theory craft the ultimate build. Explore the Abyss As you conquer the frontier, slowly uncover the secrets of the Abyss, a resource-rich void guarded by the ruthless Harvester bosses. Uncover its mysteries before diving in head first to save the galaxy. The Abyss is a non-linear tower-like game mode that you can explore on your own terms. Choose which path to take, and make command decisions that determine your rewards. As you travel to each node, unveil areas of the map once covered by a mysterious fog. Locate the gatekeeper and defeat them to unveil the wormhole and descend to the next depth. The further you venture into the void, the better the rewards. Complete depths and earn achievements for valuable loot and unearth implants that can be used to augment your captains. Engage in intense battles with special requirements and master your strategy to emerge victorious. Can you keep only one enemy alive? Play your cards right, and you could uncover the fragments of a legendary ship. Embark on an epic adventure, dominate the battlefield, and put your tactics to the test. What are you waiting for? Forge the ultimate fleet and become a legendary space commander today! Visit our website: starborne.com/frontiers For updates, strategy discussions, and more, join our growing community on Discord: discord.gg/playfrontiers Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/StarborneFrontiers Terms of Service: frontiers.starborne.com/terms_and_conditions/terms_of_service Privacy Policy: frontiers.starborne.com/terms_and_conditions/privacy_policy

Screenshots

Star Trek Fleet Command4 screens
Starborne Frontiers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Star Trek Fleet Command at none against Starborne Frontiers's shown. Star Trek Fleet Command also leads on ratings volume (68K vs 1.3K) and chart position (#54 vs unranked). Starborne Frontiers's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (56% vs 28%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and 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

Both are free to download. Star Trek Fleet Command sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Starborne Frontiers sells 48 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Starborne Frontiers holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Trek Fleet Command has 68K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Star Trek Fleet Command's written reviews are positive against 56% of Starborne Frontiers's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star Trek Fleet Command ships an update every 5 days, Starborne Frontiers every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Star Trek Fleet Command versus Starborne Frontiers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar Trek Fleet CommandStarborne Frontiers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (68K ratings)4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.1% of reviews56.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings68K — better1.3K
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#54 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size951 MB914 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperScopely, Inc.Solid Clouds hf

Customer experience

Star Trek Fleet Command

All ratings67,528 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews2,773 reviews
Positive28.1%
Neutral9.9%
Negative62.0%

Starborne Frontiers

All ratings1,273 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative31.3%

User reviews

Star Trek Fleet Command

From 68K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Engaging content
  • 🎨 Great visuals
  • 👥 Dedicated community

Room to improve

  • 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
  • 🕰️ Slow progression without spending
  • 🔍 Lack of balance and fairness
  • 🤖 Poor customer support

Starborne Frontiers

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun game with interesting progression
  • 🚀 Nice design reminiscent of other space games
  • 🚀 Awesome game, lots of fun
  • 🚀 Great SCI-FI feel to hero collecting
  • 🚀 Reasonable gatcha pity with generous rewards

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Constant crashes and disconnections during fights
  • 🐛 Unstable and buggy, especially after updates
  • 🐛 Crashes on loading screens and during battles
  • 🐛 Crashes on older devices and iOS
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes making the game unplayable

Bugs and requests

Star Trek Fleet Command

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unreliable attack notifications
  • Disappearing resources after purchases
  • Frequent server maintenance and downtime

Requested features

3 requests
  • Level-based PvP matchmaking
  • Improved resource management system
  • Reduced grind and more meaningful progression

Starborne Frontiers

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Constant crashes during battles
  • Crashes on loading screens and campaign stages
  • Account login issues and progress resets
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Better explanation of tactics and mechanics
  • More online content and player-to-player interaction
  • Improved stability and reduced crashes
  • Ability to load saved game when switching devices

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Star Trek Fleet Command

One-time12
  • Peace Shield Pack$4.99
  • Algeron Enhancement Pack$4.99
  • Alpha Horunia Enhancement Pack$4.99
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  • Special Offer$9.99
  • Special Offer$19.99
  • Alannah Super Booster Pack$19.99
  • Boniv Super Booster Pack$19.99
  • Caerulum Super Booster Pack$19.99
  • Kauko Booster Pack$99.99
  • Tejat Elite Daily Reward Pack$99.99
  • Inari Station Upgrade Pack$99.99
  • Forhingre Booster Pack$99.99
48 purchases

Starborne Frontiers

Subscriptions2
  • Bit License$4.991 Month
  • Credit License$14.991 Month
One-time46
  • Defense Contract$0.99
  • Fleet Upgrades2 variants$1.99
  • Energy Boost2 variants$2.99
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  • Rookie Expansion$2.99
  • Starter Promotion$2.99
  • Command Enhancement$2.99
  • Legendary Skills Bundle$2.99
  • Starter Epic Unit$3.99
  • Small Pack 2$3.99
  • Tactical Tokens$3.99
  • Expedited Enlist$4.99
  • Rookie Armada$4.99
  • Starter Equipment$4.99
  • Seasonal Starter Deal2 variants$4.99
  • Small Bundle 8$4.99
  • Small Bundle 3$4.99
  • Small Bundle 1$4.99
  • Small Bundle 6$4.99
  • Small Bundle 5$4.99
  • Small Bundle 10$4.99
  • Small Bundle 7$4.99
  • Small Bundle 4$4.99
  • Small Bundle 2$4.99
  • Implant Package$4.99
  • Small Bundle 9$4.99
  • Starter Epic Units$5.99
  • Small Cache 8$5.99
  • Small Cache 6$5.99
  • Ultimate Starter$6.99
  • Commander Pass$9.99
  • Weekly Recruit Bundle$9.99
  • Arm Up$9.99
  • Rookie Offer$9.99
  • Medium Pack 2$9.99
  • Medium Pack 7$9.99
  • Admiral Pass$19.99
  • Recruitment Offer$19.99
  • Substantial Bundle 4$19.99
  • Seasonal Value Deal$24.99
  • Substantial Cache 7$24.99
  • Substantial Cache 2$24.99
  • Substantial Cache 3$24.99
  • Substantial Cache 8$24.99
  • Substantial Cache 5$24.99
  • Substantial Cache 1$24.99
  • Huge Bundle 7$49.99

Questions

Is Star Trek Fleet Command free?
Star Trek Fleet Command is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Starborne Frontiers free?
Starborne Frontiers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Star Trek Fleet Command or Starborne Frontiers?
Starborne Frontiers is rated higher. Star Trek Fleet Command averages 4.3 out of 5 from 68K ratings, while Starborne Frontiers averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Star Trek Fleet Command or Starborne Frontiers have ads?
Starborne Frontiers shows ads; Star Trek Fleet Command does not.
Which is updated more often, Star Trek Fleet Command or Starborne Frontiers?
Star Trek Fleet Command ships an update every 5 days, and Starborne Frontiers every 10 days. Most recently, Star Trek Fleet Command was updated on September 24, 2026 and Starborne Frontiers on September 24, 2026.

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