Comparison

Stellaris vs Stellar Wind Idle

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

Head to head
About

Stellaris

Lead the rebuilding of galactic civilization after an inter-dimensional invasion. Build your space station, explore star systems, form alliances, and wage war in a real-time universe with thousands of players. Experience an epic sci-fi story with strategic gameplay.

Highlights
  • Space station construction and customization
  • Form and join alliances
  • Intergalactic trade systems
  • Fleet design and warfare
  • Explore a real-time universe
  • Engage in event chains and uncover mysteries
Features
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Stellaris, the bestselling Sci-Fi strategy game, is finally on your mobile! The universe has barely survived an inter-dimensional invasion that devastated vast swaths of the galaxy. The United Nations of Earth requires your assistance and contribution to rebuild galactic civilization. Take control of your own space station and set a course to distant stars! On your way, you will discover new mysteries in the depths of the universe! Get ready to explore and discover a spectacular and real-time universe, where thousands of players play in a single galaxy with nearly a thousand star systems to explore! Construct your space station, form and join alliances to occupy regions of space together, trade with other players, build-up your own powerful fleet, and wage war against other players in the galaxy! A new Stellaris experience, exclusive for mobile: - Stellaris: Galaxy Command extends the Stellaris universe to mobile, putting space strategy and an epic Stellaris story in the palm of your hands. - Galaxy Command is inspired by many of the features and mechanics of the PC game, with new trading systems, ethics, political systems, and more. - With gorgeous visuals and aesthetics inspired by the PC game, fans of Stellaris will find familiar characters, graphics, and gameplay. Forge Your Alliance: - Work together with your teammates to build an empire. - Occupy territories, build defensive structures, set tax rates for passing trades, sign trade deals, and even work collectively to colonize planets. - Declare “cold” or conventional war and claim victory through economic strength or brute military force. - Convene with allies to form an attack strategy, then wage war on other players across the universe. Dominate Intergalactic Trade: - As you progress, and needs of your population grow, their demand will begin to outpace their own ability to produce everything. You will have to specialize your production through research, which means that you will need to trade with one another to meet basic needs. - Different sectors of space also contain unique and valuable resources—trade networks will naturally emerge, leading to alliances vying over lucrative territories. - As a player, you can choose to be a pure trader and buy valuable products from afar and sell nearby for profit. You can also specialize in selling specific resources to earn a greater profit. Alternatively, you could simply use auto-trade to satisfy your basic consumption needs automatically. Construct a Unique Station: - Create and freely customize the structure of your station, construct unique buildings, and upgrade them. Make Critical Decisions: - Experience mysteries and uncover captivating stories through a familiar event chain system. - Explore event chain systems capable of telling epic and meaningful stories that will influence your ultimate path. - Many events reference or are a direct continuation of the event chains from the Stellaris PC game. Design Your Own Fleet: - Create and modify your fleet design with in-game ship design mode! Upgrade your fleet for maximum power! - Join real-time battles and reinforce the fleets of your fellow alliance members. - Recruit elite admirals to join your empire and lead your fleets to victory! Features: - Open world, strategy MMO based on a bestselling Sci-Fi strategy game - Iconic Stellaris ships and mechanics - Become a leader or member of an Alliance - Control Trade Networks - Customize your spaceships to upgrade power - Battle with other players all over the galaxy - Breathtaking sci-fi music - Generous rewards for missions and quests - Excellent 3D graphics and beautiful galaxies to explore - This game is designed for mobile and is free to download. Download Stellaris: Galaxy Command now and take part in the space opera now! ___________ Privacy Policy: http://www.gamebeartech.com/privacy-policy-20170516.html?searchText

About

Stellar Wind Idle

Explore a galaxy in chaos, building and customizing spaceships to battle endless enemy hordes. Investigate different worlds and uncover a developing story to restore order.

Highlights
  • Varied spaceships with unique strengths
  • Customizable ships with modules
  • Engaging spaceship combat
  • Auto battles and offline progress
  • Large campaign map with story
  • Galaxy exploration
Features
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Enter the world where the whole galaxy has lost reason. You were providing security to the human cosmos but this time it is almost impossible. Fly forward, build ships, look for amazing modules, investigate space as if your life depended on it because the endless enemy hordes will never give up. Enjoy selecting ships for your fleet, studying their strengths and weaknesses, and upgrading them using a variety of methods. Travel to different worlds trying to find a way to stop the frenzy the galaxy is engulfed in. Key features: * Varied spaceships with different strengths and weaknesses * Customizable spaceships with modules * Awesome fights between spaceships * Auto battles & offline progress * Large campaign map with a developing story If you have any questions, feel free to ask us anytime at support@entropy-games.com

Screenshots

Stellaris4 screens
Stellar Wind Idle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stellar Wind Idle at 4.7 against Stellaris's 4.0. Stellar Wind Idle also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 31%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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. Stellaris sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Stellar Wind Idle sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stellar Wind Idle holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 625 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Stellaris's written reviews are positive against 66% of Stellar Wind Idle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stellaris ships an update every 2 months, Stellar Wind Idle every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Stellaris versus Stellar Wind Idle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStellarisStellar Wind Idle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1.6K ratings)4.7 (625 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.0% of reviews66.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better625
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.4 GB760 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperGameBear TechEntropy Games Studio

Customer experience

Stellaris

All ratings1,598 ratings
Positive77.0%
Neutral5.4%
Negative17.5%
Written reviews342 reviews
Positive31.0%
Neutral10.8%
Negative58.2%

Stellar Wind Idle

All ratings625 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive66.2%
Neutral7.8%
Negative26.0%

Bugs and requests

Stellaris

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when trying to access solar systems
  • Account data loss and resets
  • Connectivity and server issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • More in-depth gameplay and strategy
  • Improved UI and navigation
  • Ability to customize ships and fleets
  • Meaningful single-player content

Stellar Wind Idle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Stellaris

One-time12
  • GCC (Mini)$0.99
  • Small Pack$4.99
  • GCC (Small)$4.99
Show 9 more
  • Medium Pack$9.99
  • GCC (Medium)$9.99
  • Medium Pack$14.99
  • Large Pack$19.99
  • GCC (Large)$19.99
  • Huge Pack$29.99
  • Battle Pass (Elite)$29.99
  • Mega Pack$49.99
  • Ultra Pack$99.99
16 purchases

Stellar Wind Idle

One-time16
  • Personal Offer (0.99$)$0.99
  • Start Pack$1.99
  • Personal Offer (1.99$)$1.99
Show 13 more
  • Daily Progress Pack$2.99
  • Personal Offer ($4.99)$4.99
  • 315 Ancient Orbs$4.99
  • Yorktown Pack$9.99
  • Personal Offer (9.99$)$9.99
  • 1380 Ancient Orbs$19.99
  • Progress Pack$19.99
  • Supernova Psionic Hook$19.99
  • Personal Offer (19.99$)$19.99
  • Lexington Pack$29.99
  • Personal Offer (29.99$)$29.99
  • Personal Offer (49.99$)$49.99
  • Personal Offer (99.99$)$99.99

Questions

Is Stellaris free?
Stellaris is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stellar Wind Idle free?
Stellar Wind Idle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stellaris or Stellar Wind Idle?
Stellar Wind Idle is rated higher. Stellaris averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Stellar Wind Idle averages 4.7 from 625 ratings.
Do Stellaris or Stellar Wind Idle have ads?
Stellaris shows ads; Stellar Wind Idle does not.
Which is updated more often, Stellaris or Stellar Wind Idle?
Stellaris ships an update every 2 months, and Stellar Wind Idle every 10 days. Most recently, Stellaris was updated on October 23, 2026 and Stellar Wind Idle on October 23, 2026.

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