# Stellaris vs EVE Galaxy Conquest

The clearest difference is ads: EVE Galaxy Conquest at none against Stellaris's shown. EVE Galaxy Conquest also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Stellaris's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 412). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stellaris sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and EVE Galaxy Conquest sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Stellaris against 4.0 for EVE Galaxy Conquest. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 412 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 31% and 32% positive.

Stellaris ships an update every 2 months, EVE Galaxy Conquest every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stellaris | EVE Galaxy Conquest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellaris-galaxy-command/id1455954927/reviews) | [4.0 (412 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eve-galaxy-conquest/id6470340437/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 412 |
| Positive reviews | 31.1% of reviews | **31.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.4 GB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [GameBear Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1295555671) | [CCP ehf.](https://appshunter.io/developer/556798622) |

## 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


### EVE Galaxy Conquest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eve-galaxy-conquest/id6470340437)

Command your own space empire in this epic strategy adventure. Build your base, upgrade fleets, recruit commanders, and engage in strategic space battles to conquer the galaxy. Forge alliances or face rivals in a vast, player-driven universe.

**Highlights:** Strategic base building, Resource harvesting and mining, Ship and fleet construction, Commander recruitment, Fleet customization, Multiplayer corporation alliances

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Game Bundle 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Game Bundle 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Develop & Grow Lv.1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Game Bundle 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,360 Quantum | $9.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Monthly Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Develop & Grow Lv.2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Common Era Treasure | $14.99 | one-time |
| Game Bundle 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2,560 Quantum | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Era Treasure | $19.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund | $19.99 | one-time |
| Game Bundle 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6560 Quantum | $49.99 | one-time |
| Game Bundle 6 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 12,960 Quantum | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great strategy game
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 🚀 Fantastic addition to the universe
- 👍 Good game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 💰 Extremely pay-to-win and predatory monetization
- 🔄 Repetitive and lacking content
- 🔄 Unbalanced gameplay
- 🤖 Phoned-in AI and generic gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes immediately after booting
- Login and account issues after updates
- Tiles loading incorrectly and showing wrong information

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- More content and events
- Fewer servers for more active communities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stellaris free?

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

### Is EVE Galaxy Conquest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stellaris or EVE Galaxy Conquest?

Stellaris and EVE Galaxy Conquest are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.6K and 412 ratings respectively.

### Do Stellaris or EVE Galaxy Conquest have ads?

Stellaris shows ads; EVE Galaxy Conquest does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stellaris or EVE Galaxy Conquest?

Stellaris ships an update every 2 months, and EVE Galaxy Conquest every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stellaris was updated on September 22, 2026 and EVE Galaxy Conquest on September 21, 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.*