# Star Traders vs Extinction Eclipse Mobile

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Star Traders at 73% against Extinction Eclipse Mobile's 0%. Star Traders also leads on ratings volume (668 vs 1) and chart position (#23 vs unranked). Extinction Eclipse Mobile's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and price ($2.99 vs $6.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Star Traders costs $6.99 and Extinction Eclipse Mobile $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Extinction Eclipse Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Traders has 668 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Star Traders's written reviews are positive against 0% of Extinction Eclipse Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Traders | Extinction Eclipse Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (668 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-traders-frontiers/id1442583232/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extinction-eclipse-mobile/id1663040116/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **668** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **73.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 316 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Trese Brothers](https://appshunter.io/developer/528949265) | [TuanisApps SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1172132343) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Traders

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

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Paid · Role Playing, #63 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


### Extinction Eclipse Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extinction-eclipse-mobile/id1663040116)

Command human forces in a desperate space battle against an alien invasion. Mine resources, build a powerful fleet, and defend your bases to save Earth from a mysterious grid.

**Highlights:** Resource mining and management, Base building and defense, Fleet customization and upgrades, Story-driven campaigns, Procedurally generated skirmish mode, Strategic real-time combat

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Traders free?

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

### Is Extinction Eclipse Mobile free?

Extinction Eclipse Mobile costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Star Traders or Extinction Eclipse Mobile?

Extinction Eclipse Mobile is rated higher. Star Traders averages 4.6 out of 5 from 668 ratings, while Extinction Eclipse Mobile averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Star Traders or Extinction Eclipse Mobile have ads?

Neither Star Traders nor Extinction Eclipse Mobile shows ads.

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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.*