# Star Traders vs Final Outpost

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Star Traders at 673 against Final Outpost's 40. Star Traders also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). Final Outpost's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $6.99). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Star Traders costs $6.99 and Final Outpost $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Star Traders holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Traders has 673 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Star Traders's written reviews are positive against 75% of Final Outpost's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Star Traders ships an update every 3 weeks, Final Outpost fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Traders | Final Outpost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (673 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-traders-frontiers/id1442583232/reviews)** | [4.4 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-outpost-definitive/id6740482160/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **673** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 72.9% of reviews | **75.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | #75 |
| Size | 316 MB | 288 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Trese Brothers](https://appshunter.io/developer/528949265) | [Exabyte Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786545756) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Traders

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

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Paid · Role Playing, #83 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


### Final Outpost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-outpost-definitive/id6740482160)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Paid · Strategy, #78 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Lead the last survivors of the apocalypse in this survival strategy base-builder. Manage citizens, assign jobs, craft tools, and build a fortified settlement. Survive against zombie hordes and harsh environmental conditions.

**Highlights:** Base building and expansion, Citizen role assignment and skill upgrades, Resource management and crafting, Zombie defense and combat, Farming and food production, Simulated seasons and weather

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very good game
- 🚀 Game runs great
- 🚀 Fast forward button helps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game crashes when loading save
- 🐛 Game freezes at tutorial
- 🐛 Glitching tutorial

**Reported bugs**

- Save crashes when loading
- Game freezes at start
- Game stuck at first tutorial tip

**Requested features**

- Update the game
- Add more features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Traders free?

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

### Is Final Outpost free?

Final Outpost costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Star Traders or Final Outpost?

Star Traders is rated higher. Star Traders averages 4.6 out of 5 from 673 ratings, while Final Outpost averages 4.4 from 40 ratings.

### Do Star Traders or Final Outpost have ads?

Neither Star Traders nor Final Outpost shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Star Traders or Final Outpost?

Star Traders ships an update every 3 weeks, and Final Outpost fortnightly. Most recently, Star Traders was updated on October 25, 2026 and Final Outpost on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Star Traders or Final Outpost?

Star Traders currently peaks at #36 in the App Store charts, and Final Outpost at #75. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*