Star Trek Fleet Command vs VybeAfterDark
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Star Trek Fleet Command
Command your star base and build a powerful fleet in this online strategy game. Recruit iconic Star Trek officers, explore the galaxy, and engage in epic intergalactic conflict with other players. Discover ancient secrets and forge alliances to conquer the universe.
- Recruit iconic Star Trek officers
- Build and upgrade powerful starships
- Engage in galactic conflict
- Join or create player alliances
- Explore an evolving universe
- Manage resources and technology
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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!
VybeAfterDark
Compete in multiplayer trivia or host group games with friends. Choose from various categories and difficulty levels in timed quizzes, or engage in round-based sessions with prompts and shared activities for social fun. Supports up to 12 players.
- Multiplayer trivia and group games
- Quiz Night with category selection
- Hosted group sessions
- Live scoring and results
- Chromecast and browser casting
- Up to 12 players
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VybeAfterDark is a multiplayer game night app with two ways to play: Quiz Night and Group Play. Quiz Night lets players compete across categories including Sports, Music, Movies & TV, Geography, Science & Tech, Politics, History, and Current Affairs. Choose categories, select a difficulty, and answer timed questions with live scoring and end-of-game results. Group Play offers hosted round-based sessions for different group settings and play styles. Add players, choose a session type, and play through prompts and shared activities designed for social play. Features: • Quiz Night with category and difficulty selection • Hosted group sessions for multiplayer play • Live scoring and end-of-game results • Chromecast and browser casting support • Up to 12 players in Group Play • Up to 8 players in Quiz Night Pro Membership: Unlock additional session options, commentary, higher player counts, and unlimited rounds. Weekly, monthly, and annual plans available. Content is moderated within defined safety guidelines. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: VybeAfterDark at 5.0 against Star Trek Fleet Command's 4.3. Star Trek Fleet Command's advantage is ratings volume (68K vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Star Trek Fleet Command sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and VybeAfterDark sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
VybeAfterDark holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Trek Fleet Command has 68K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Star Trek Fleet Command ships an update weekly, VybeAfterDark every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Star Trek Fleet Command | VybeAfterDark |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (68K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 68K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #60 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 953 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Scopely, Inc. | Litvybe Ltd |
Customer experience
Star Trek Fleet Command
VybeAfterDark
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
VybeAfterDark
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Star Trek Fleet Command
- Peace Shield Pack$4.99
- Algeron Enhancement Pack$4.99
- Alpha Horunia Enhancement Pack$4.99
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- Special Offer$9.99
- Alannah Super Booster Pack$19.99
- Boniv Super Booster Pack$19.99
- Caerulum Super Booster Pack$19.99
- Tejat Elite Daily Reward Pack$99.99
- Inari Station Upgrade Pack$99.99
- Forhingre Booster Pack$99.99
VybeAfterDark
- VybeAfterDark Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
- VybeAfterDark Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
- VybeAfterDark Pro Annual$49.991 Year
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