# Stellaris vs Galactic Conquest

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Galactic Conquest at 82% against Stellaris's 31%. Galactic Conquest also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Stellaris's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 30). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stellaris sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Galactic Conquest sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Galactic Conquest holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stellaris has 1.6K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Stellaris's written reviews are positive against 82% of Galactic Conquest's.

Stellaris ships an update every 2 months, Galactic Conquest weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stellaris | Galactic Conquest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellaris-galaxy-command/id1455954927/reviews) | **[4.6 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-conquest-faction-war/id6446182320/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 31.0% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.4 GB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [GameBear Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1295555671) | [John Edgar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676526257) |

## What reviewers say

### Stellaris

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellaris-galaxy-command/id1455954927)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GCC (Mini) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| GCC (Small) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| GCC (Medium) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| GCC (Large) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass (Elite) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Chaotic but fun
- 🤑 Rewarding for free-to-play players
- 🤝 Good alliance and community features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Heavily pay-to-win
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Repetitive and grindy
- 🧭 Lack of in-game guidance and instructions
- 🏃‍♂️ Server merges and shutdowns

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Galactic Conquest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-conquest-faction-war/id6446182320)

Engage in real-time PvP space combat by building your starship, joining fleets, and crushing rivals. Utilize unique attack strategies, upgrade your base, and participate in live social features to dominate the galaxy.

**Highlights:** Real-time PvP combat, Three attack types: Raid, Hack, Bomb, Base building and upgrades, Contracts and daily challenges, Live social features, Fleet and alliance system, Faction choice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem of Technology - Tier 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Knowledge Crystal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Supercharged Shield | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem of Power - Tier 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Galactic Colony Pod | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem of Power - Tier 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem of Destruction - Tier 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem of Technology - Tier 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fleet XP Boost | $4.99 | one-time |
| Colony Pod Supply Drop | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25x Architects Blueprint | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5 Repair Kits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Colony Pod Battalion | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Federal Crystals | $14.99 | one-time |
| Colony Pod Fleet Deployment | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Federal Crystals | $34.99 | one-time |
| 20 Repair Kits | $34.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Federal Crystals | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stellaris free?

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

### Is Galactic Conquest free?

Galactic Conquest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stellaris or Galactic Conquest?

Galactic Conquest is rated higher. Stellaris averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Galactic Conquest averages 4.6 from 30 ratings.

### Do Stellaris or Galactic Conquest have ads?

Both Stellaris and Galactic Conquest show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stellaris or Galactic Conquest?

Stellaris ships an update every 2 months, and Galactic Conquest weekly. Most recently, Stellaris was updated on October 26, 2026 and Galactic Conquest on October 24, 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.*