Comparison

Cold Space vs Star Force

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

Head to head
About

Cold Space

Engage in a thrilling 3D space shoot'em up to defend Earth from an alien invasion. Compete against other pilots in challenging leagues, utilizing powerful weapons and upgrades. Experience classic arcade action with stunning visuals and intense boss battles.

Highlights
  • Destroy alien armada
  • Compete with other players
  • Numerous different enemies
  • Constantly changing challenges
  • State of the art 3D graphics
  • Fierce boss battles
  • Fantastic weapons and power-ups
Features
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Destroy the alien-armada in the infinite space before it reaches the earth! Compete with other players in this science fiction shoot’em up and become the best pilot in the universe! Cold Space awaits you: • Numerous different enemies • Constantly changing challenges in your league • State of the art 3D graphics and sound effects • Fierce boss battles • Fantastic weapons, power-ups and drones • Classic arcade action with impressive 3D visuals Get ready to fire! Help and feedback - https://board.evilgrog.com Evil Grog Games - https://www.evilgrog.com

About

Star Force

Engage in thrilling space combat with realistic graphics and sound. Explore diverse environments, collect and upgrade star fighters, and battle alien invaders. Features include PvP, turret defense, and idle modes for continuous progression.

Highlights
  • Immersive 3D space combat
  • Multiple game modes including exploration
  • Collect and upgrade star fighters
  • Roguelike skills and strategies
  • PvP battles and turret defense
  • One-handed controls and auto-battle
Features
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Star Force is a casual space action game. Its epic, realistic graphics and ultra-realistic sound effects can bring you an unprecedented immersive experience. There are not only passionate and cool battles here, but also interesting exploration gameplay. What are you waiting for? Come and join this future science fiction war! Join the adventure to save the galaxy in this epic Space shooter! ※Game Features※: [Immersive 3D Space Shooter] Battle across stunning environments, from forests and deserts to the far reaches of space. Control your fighter plane and face off against giant alien shooter bosses like tanks, helicopters, and drone carriers! Experience ultra-realistic sound effects that put you in the heart of the fight. [Multiple Game Modes] Explore the NOVA planet, trade resources, solve challenging puzzles, and respond to emergencies in a deep space exploration adventure. Discover limited-time events and hidden treasures as you navigate through an unpredictable galaxy. [Collect & Upgrade Star Fighters] Assemble the ultimate space fleet! Choose from different fighter planes, gather 12 unique wingmen with powerful weapons, and collect 108 parts to create endless strategies for battling the alien invasion. [Roguelike Skills & Strategies] Enhance your starship with powerful roguelike skills! Collect mysterious power chips to unlock special abilities and turn the tide of battle. Combine three chips of the same color to unleash devastating effects. [PvP Battles & Turret Defense] Break free from traditional PvE shooters! Engage in intense PvP space shooter, attack other players' bases, and build your own turret defense system. Compete in real-time duels to dominate the galaxy in a shooting action game! [One-Handed Controls & Auto-Battle] Take on enemies with simple, one-handed controls, perfect for gaming on the go. Use full-screen skills to unleash chaos on your enemies, and hang up after completing levels to gather resources in idle mode! The galaxy is under attack! Take command in Star Force, the ultimate space shooting game, and save the universe from alien destruction! This shooting game brings you the ultimate sci-fi adventure. If you encounter any problems in the game, don't hesitate to get in touch with customer service email: support@teebik-inc.com Join the Star Force community on our official Discord: https://discord.gg/ax9C3Yuj

Screenshots

Cold Space4 screens
Star Force4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Star Force at 4.9 against Cold Space's 4.3. Star Force also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 3). Cold Space's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cold Space sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Star Force sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Star Force holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Force has 1.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cold Space ships an update weekly, Star Force monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cold Space versus Star Force: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCold SpaceStar Force
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings)4.9 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings31.6K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB985 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperEvil Grog Games GmbHTBG LIMITED

Customer experience

Cold Space

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Star Force

All ratings1,556 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral7.0%
Negative37.3%

Bugs and requests

Cold Space

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Star Force

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sudden game shutdowns
  • Lost progress and purchases
  • Login and data access failures
  • Compatibility issues on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Multiplayer and co-op modes
  • Better navigation and UI organization
  • More frequent content updates
  • Customer support and communication

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Cold Space

One-time5
  • 90 Credits$1.99
  • 190 Credits$3.99
  • 450 Credits$8.99
Show 2 more
  • 1000 Credits$17.99
  • 3000 Credits$44.99
17 purchases

Star Force

One-time17
  • 0.99$Gems$0.99
  • Pack3$0.99
  • Pack1$0.99
Show 14 more
  • 1.99$Pack$1.99
  • 7-day Privilege card$1.99
  • 4.99$Gems$4.99
  • 4.99$Pack$4.99
  • Gold Privilege Card$4.99
  • 9.99$Gem$9.99
  • 9.99$Pack$9.99
  • 14.99$pack$14.99
  • 19.99$Gems$19.99
  • 19.99$pack$19.99
  • 29.99$pack$29.99
  • 49.99$Gems$49.99
  • 49.99$pack$49.99
  • 99.99$pack$99.99

Questions

Is Cold Space free?
Cold Space is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Star Force free?
Star Force is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cold Space or Star Force?
Star Force is rated higher. Cold Space averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Star Force averages 4.9 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Cold Space or Star Force have ads?
Neither Cold Space nor Star Force shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cold Space or Star Force?
Cold Space ships an update weekly, and Star Force monthly. Most recently, Cold Space was updated on October 24, 2026 and Star Force on October 23, 2026.

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