# Star Traders vs Achikaps Pro

Star Traders and Achikaps Pro both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of Achikaps Pro's written reviews are positive against 73% of Star Traders's. Achikaps Pro also leads on price ($1.99 vs $6.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.1). Star Traders's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (674 vs 28). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Star Traders costs $6.99 and Achikaps Pro $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Achikaps Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Traders has 674 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Star Traders's written reviews are positive against 96% of Achikaps Pro's.

Star Traders ships an update every 3 weeks, Achikaps Pro every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Traders | Achikaps Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (674 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-traders-frontiers/id1442583232/reviews) | **[4.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/achikaps-pro/id1515544461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **674** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews | **96.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#42** | — |
| Size | 316 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Trese Brothers](https://appshunter.io/developer/528949265) | [Ivan Yakovliev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1415296140) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Traders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-traders-frontiers/id1442583232)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Paid · Role Playing, #85 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Command your own starship and crew in a vast, procedurally generated open universe. Forge your path as a pirate, merchant, bounty hunter, or explorer, influencing factions and shaping your crew through your choices in this epic sci-fi RPG.

**Highlights:** Open universe exploration, Multiple captain careers (26 jobs), Spaceship customization (350+ upgrades), Crew assembly and talent management, Dynamic narrative and faction influence, Crew molding based on player choices, Varied difficulty options including permadeath

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Impressive depth and complexity
- 🌍 Vast open-world with endless possibilities
- 🔍 Engaging story and lore
- 🤖 Diverse gameplay options (trading, exploration, combat, etc.)
- 🕹️ Satisfying ship and crew management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Steep learning curve, lacks clear tutorials
- 🔍 Repetitive or tedious aspects in late game
- 📱 UI/UX issues on smaller mobile devices
- 🎲 Frustrating RNG elements and difficulty spikes
- 🔒 Lack of cloud save functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Crew combat screen UI issues causing accidental input
- Reputation/faction system bugs leading to unexpected outcomes
- Crashes and freezes when navigating certain screens
- Inconsistent behavior with ship component upgrades

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize ship colors and appearances
- Option to command/control multiple ships as a fleet
- More end-game content and progression systems
- Improved UI scaling and optimization for larger screens
- Cloud save/sync functionality across devices


### Achikaps Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/achikaps-pro/id1515544461)

Engage in a straightforward economic strategy game. Explore campaign and sandbox modes, or unleash your creativity with a level editor. Enjoy a user-friendly interface and fluid animations.

**Highlights:** Easy to learn gameplay, Campaign mode, Sandbox mode, Level editor, Simple UI, Smooth animations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Traders free?

Star Traders costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Achikaps Pro free?

Achikaps Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Star Traders or Achikaps Pro?

Achikaps Pro is rated higher. Star Traders averages 4.6 out of 5 from 674 ratings, while Achikaps Pro averages 4.8 from 28 ratings.

### Do Star Traders or Achikaps Pro have ads?

Neither Star Traders nor Achikaps Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Star Traders or Achikaps Pro?

Star Traders ships an update every 3 weeks, and Achikaps Pro every 3 months. Most recently, Star Traders was updated on October 29, 2026 and Achikaps Pro on October 29, 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.*