Comparison

Star Trek Fleet Command vs Space Pixel Swarm

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

Head to head
About

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

Space Pixel Swarm

Engage in an offline, single-player 2D space real-time strategy game. Overcome overwhelming odds by making difficult strategic choices, sacrificing planets to bolster your fleet, or fortifying your defenses. Enjoy diverse units, configurable AI, and a unique desperation mechanic.

Highlights
  • Offline single-player RTS
  • Procedural skirmish mode
  • Configurable swarm AI
  • Desperation mechanic: lost planets fuel forces
  • 29 campaign levels
  • Diverse unit types
  • Multiple enemy variations
Features
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Space Pixel Swarm is an offline, single‑player space RTS where you start outnumbered and win by making hard strategic tradeoffs. Sacrifice planets to power up your fleet, or hold the line and fortify. Features - Offline single‑player RTS - Short sessions + procedural skirmish mode - Configurable swarm AI behaviors - Unique “desperation” mechanic: lost planets fuel your remaining forces - 29 carefully designed campaign levels with progressive difficulty - Diverse units: fighters, capital ships, shield generators, and missile installations - Multiple enemy variations that force different tactics Master Your Strategy Every level pushes you to refine your approach: expand fast to contest the enemy’s growth, or consolidate and build an unbreakable defense. Experiment with unit mixes, timing, and positioning to survive increasingly intense swarm pressure. Skirmish Mode for Endless Replayability Jump into randomized maps with customizable settings for quick matches and long-form challenges. Tune the swarm to your preference and test new strategies whenever you want. Share Your Thoughts Found a bug or have an idea? We’re actively improving the game and welcome feedback at: yearofthegamerdev@gmail.com

Screenshots

Star Trek Fleet Command4 screens
Space Pixel Swarm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Space Pixel Swarm at 80% against Star Trek Fleet Command's 28%. Space Pixel Swarm also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Star Trek Fleet Command's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (68K vs 18). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Space Pixel Swarm sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Space Pixel Swarm holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Trek Fleet Command has 68K ratings behind it against 18, 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 80% of Space Pixel Swarm's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star Trek Fleet Command ships an update every 5 days, Space Pixel Swarm every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Star Trek Fleet Command versus Space Pixel Swarm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar Trek Fleet CommandSpace Pixel Swarm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (68K ratings)4.6 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.1% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings68K — better18
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#55 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size951 MB218 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperScopely, Inc.David Smith

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%

Space Pixel Swarm

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%

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

Space Pixel Swarm

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
3 purchases

Space Pixel Swarm

One-time3
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Buy 20 Merits$0.99
  • 10 Merits$0.99

Questions

Is Star Trek Fleet Command free?
Star Trek Fleet Command is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Space Pixel Swarm free?
Space Pixel Swarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Star Trek Fleet Command or Space Pixel Swarm?
Space Pixel Swarm is rated higher. Star Trek Fleet Command averages 4.3 out of 5 from 68K ratings, while Space Pixel Swarm averages 4.6 from 18 ratings.
Do Star Trek Fleet Command or Space Pixel Swarm have ads?
Space Pixel Swarm shows ads; Star Trek Fleet Command does not.
Which is updated more often, Star Trek Fleet Command or Space Pixel Swarm?
Star Trek Fleet Command ships an update every 5 days, and Space Pixel Swarm every 4 days. Most recently, Star Trek Fleet Command was updated on September 24, 2026 and Space Pixel Swarm on July 7, 2026.

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