# AbyssFleet vs Starborne Frontiers

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AbyssFleet at none against Starborne Frontiers's 51. AbyssFleet also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 days). Starborne Frontiers's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 4) and review sentiment (56% vs 44%). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Starborne Frontiers sells 48 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. AbyssFleet asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for AbyssFleet against 4.7 for Starborne Frontiers. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Starborne Frontiers has 1.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of AbyssFleet's written reviews are positive against 56% of Starborne Frontiers's.

AbyssFleet ships an update every 2 days, Starborne Frontiers every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AbyssFleet | Starborne Frontiers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abyssfleet/id1451278673/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starborne-frontiers/id1594574564/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **56.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 920 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [OMEGA POINT](https://appshunter.io/developer/448044671) | [Solid Clouds hf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594574566) |

## What reviewers say

### AbyssFleet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abyssfleet/id1451278673)

Engage in real-time strategy battles with up to 12 starfleets. Master fleet movements, tactical phases, and cooperative play to outmaneuver rivals worldwide. Unlock new ships and upgrade your fleet to dominate the galaxy.

**Highlights:** Real-time fleet battles, Cooperative and competitive play, Strategy and Combat Phases, Fleet customization and upgrades, Offline strategy missions, Unlockable spaceships

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Starborne Frontiers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starborne-frontiers/id1594574564)

Command a fleet of over 100 unique spaceships in this epic space strategy game. Explore a vast universe, engage in tactical battles, and uncover the secrets of the mysterious Abyss. Upgrade your ships, recruit powerful captains, and compete against other players.

**Highlights:** Collect and upgrade over 100 unique spaceships, Lead your crew into tactical space battles, Explore the non-linear Abyss for secrets and treasures, Engage in 6 diverse game modes, Master challenging boss encounters, Recruit captains with unique abilities

**In-app purchases (48)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bit License | $4.99 | per month |
| Credit License | $14.99 | per month |
| Defense Contract | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fleet Upgrades | $1.99 | one-time |
| Energy Boost | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Expansion | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Promotion | $2.99 | one-time |
| Command Enhancement | $2.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Skills Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Epic Unit | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tactical Tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| Expedited Enlist | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Armada | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Equipment | $4.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Starter Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle 8 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle 6 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle 10 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle 7 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Implant Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle 9 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Epic Units | $5.99 | one-time |
| Small Cache 8 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Small Cache 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Starter | $6.99 | one-time |
| Commander Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Recruit Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Arm Up | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack 7 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Admiral Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Recruitment Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Substantial Bundle 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Value Deal | $24.99 | one-time |
| Substantial Cache 7 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Substantial Cache 2 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Substantial Cache 3 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Substantial Cache 8 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Substantial Cache 5 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Substantial Cache 1 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Huge Bundle 7 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game with interesting progression
- 🚀 Nice design reminiscent of other space games
- 🚀 Awesome game, lots of fun
- 🚀 Great SCI-FI feel to hero collecting
- 🚀 Reasonable gatcha pity with generous rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashes and disconnections during fights
- 🐛 Unstable and buggy, especially after updates
- 🐛 Crashes on loading screens and during battles
- 🐛 Crashes on older devices and iOS
- 🐛 Frequent crashes making the game unplayable

**Reported bugs**

- Constant crashes during battles
- Crashes on loading screens and campaign stages
- Account login issues and progress resets
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Better explanation of tactics and mechanics
- More online content and player-to-player interaction
- Improved stability and reduced crashes
- Ability to load saved game when switching devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AbyssFleet free?

AbyssFleet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Starborne Frontiers free?

Starborne Frontiers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AbyssFleet or Starborne Frontiers?

AbyssFleet is rated higher. AbyssFleet averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Starborne Frontiers averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do AbyssFleet or Starborne Frontiers have ads?

Starborne Frontiers shows ads; AbyssFleet does not.

### Which is updated more often, AbyssFleet or Starborne Frontiers?

AbyssFleet ships an update every 2 days, and Starborne Frontiers every 11 days. Most recently, AbyssFleet was updated on October 24, 2026 and Starborne Frontiers on October 22, 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.*