Comparison

Fleet Chronicle vs Starborne Frontiers

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

Head to head
About

Fleet Chronicle

Engage in real-time airship battles by strategically forming fleets and launching missile attacks. Build and customize your own airships from salvaged parts to dominate the skies. Battles are quick, lasting around 3 minutes, perfect for on-the-go play.

Highlights
  • Fleet formation and real-time combat
  • Simple command-based gameplay
  • Build and customize airships
  • Salvage and restore ship parts
  • Quick 3-minute battles
  • Unlock new formations
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A powerful air battleship battle game has appeared! "The Sky Fleet Chronicle" is a fleet strategy game that combines command method + real-time combat. The player directs fleet formation and missile attack with a simple command and aims to destroy the enemy fleet. The battle situation changes in real time, and you can enjoy a full-fledged fleet battle in which the player's judgments determine the outcome. [Building a battleship] Sarubage and restoration of parts of the Air Battleship, a legacy of the Old Century, Players can combine them to build a new battleship. Battle system Adopts a fleet command system by a simple command method that anyone can enjoy easily. You can play a powerful battle between airships simply by selecting commands such as formation, movement and missiles. The battle takes about 3 minutes, so you can easily play in open spaces such as commuting and attending school. [Formation system] Players can freely incorporate the built airship into their fleet. The outcome depends on how you arrange the airships. In addition, you can get various formations by capturing the game.

About

Starborne Frontiers

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
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Take the command seat and become a legendary space commander in Starborne: Frontiers! Collect over 100 ships and build the ultimate fleet. Lead your crew into battle and carve your path through the Starborne: Frontiers universe. Experiment with fleet strategies and deploy the perfect ship for every challenge as you unlock new game modes with powerful boss encounters. Will you join the explorers daring enough to breach the Abyss? Push past the barrier and uncover its secrets and hidden treasures. Key features - Next-level graphics on mobile - A diverse collection of captains with unique abilities and rich backstories - Non-linear exploration in the Abyss - 6 unique game modes to discover - Master your strategy to conquer bosses with challenging mechanics. Game modes - Story-rich campaign: Start your journey in the campaign and uncover the secrets of the galaxy and your ultimate purpose as a fleet commander. - Bounties: Take on the galaxy’s most wanted by tackling bounties and collecting legendary gear for your ships. - PvP Arena: Is your fleet strong enough? Test their strength against commanders across the galaxy and ascend the ranks to earn epic rewards. - Alliance play: Join forces with fellow commanders and take on the impenetrable vault boss. Can you work together to get past its unyielding barrier? - Anomalies: As you progress, discover strange anomalies and defeat them to earn Skill boosts. - Journey into the Abyss: What secrets will you uncover? On the battlefield, put your tactical skills to the test by choosing from limitless fleet combinations and formations. As you conquer the galaxy, recruit more powerful spaceships and take them to the next level by upgrading and ranking them up. Level up their skills using Skill Neurons and learn new abilities and targeting patterns. On your journey collect powerful equipment for your ships, from weapons to generators, and mix and match pieces to theory craft the ultimate build. Explore the Abyss As you conquer the frontier, slowly uncover the secrets of the Abyss, a resource-rich void guarded by the ruthless Harvester bosses. Uncover its mysteries before diving in head first to save the galaxy. The Abyss is a non-linear tower-like game mode that you can explore on your own terms. Choose which path to take, and make command decisions that determine your rewards. As you travel to each node, unveil areas of the map once covered by a mysterious fog. Locate the gatekeeper and defeat them to unveil the wormhole and descend to the next depth. The further you venture into the void, the better the rewards. Complete depths and earn achievements for valuable loot and unearth implants that can be used to augment your captains. Engage in intense battles with special requirements and master your strategy to emerge victorious. Can you keep only one enemy alive? Play your cards right, and you could uncover the fragments of a legendary ship. Embark on an epic adventure, dominate the battlefield, and put your tactics to the test. What are you waiting for? Forge the ultimate fleet and become a legendary space commander today! Visit our website: starborne.com/frontiers For updates, strategy discussions, and more, join our growing community on Discord: discord.gg/playfrontiers Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/StarborneFrontiers Terms of Service: frontiers.starborne.com/terms_and_conditions/terms_of_service Privacy Policy: frontiers.starborne.com/terms_and_conditions/privacy_policy

Screenshots

Fleet Chronicle4 screens
Starborne Frontiers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Fleet Chronicle at none against Starborne Frontiers's shown. Fleet Chronicle also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). Starborne Frontiers's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 17) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, 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. Fleet Chronicle sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Starborne Frontiers sells 48 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Starborne Frontiers holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Starborne Frontiers has 1.3K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Fleet Chronicle's written reviews are positive against 56% of Starborne Frontiers's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fleet Chronicle ships an update every 4 days, Starborne Frontiers every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Fleet Chronicle versus Starborne Frontiers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFleet ChronicleStarborne Frontiers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (17 ratings)4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better56.3% of reviews
Number of ratings171.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB920 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperOMEGA POINTSolid Clouds hf

Customer experience

Fleet Chronicle

All ratings17 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Starborne Frontiers

All ratings1,278 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative31.3%

Bugs and requests

Fleet Chronicle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Starborne Frontiers

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Fleet Chronicle

One-time4
  • Zohar +100$4.99
  • Starter pack$4.99
  • Zohar +200$8.99
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  • Zohars +300$12.99
48 purchases

Starborne Frontiers

Subscriptions2
  • Bit License$4.991 Month
  • Credit License$14.991 Month
One-time46
  • Defense Contract$0.99
  • Fleet Upgrades2 variants$1.99
  • Energy Boost2 variants$2.99
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  • Rookie Expansion$2.99
  • Starter Promotion$2.99
  • Command Enhancement$2.99
  • Legendary Skills Bundle$2.99
  • Starter Epic Unit$3.99
  • Small Pack 2$3.99
  • Tactical Tokens$3.99
  • Expedited Enlist$4.99
  • Rookie Armada$4.99
  • Starter Equipment$4.99
  • Seasonal Starter Deal2 variants$4.99
  • Small Bundle 8$4.99
  • Small Bundle 3$4.99
  • Small Bundle 1$4.99
  • Small Bundle 6$4.99
  • Small Bundle 5$4.99
  • Small Bundle 10$4.99
  • Small Bundle 7$4.99
  • Small Bundle 4$4.99
  • Small Bundle 2$4.99
  • Implant Package$4.99
  • Small Bundle 9$4.99
  • Starter Epic Units$5.99
  • Small Cache 8$5.99
  • Small Cache 6$5.99
  • Ultimate Starter$6.99
  • Commander Pass$9.99
  • Weekly Recruit Bundle$9.99
  • Arm Up$9.99
  • Rookie Offer$9.99
  • Medium Pack 2$9.99
  • Medium Pack 7$9.99
  • Admiral Pass$19.99
  • Recruitment Offer$19.99
  • Substantial Bundle 4$19.99
  • Seasonal Value Deal$24.99
  • Substantial Cache 7$24.99
  • Substantial Cache 2$24.99
  • Substantial Cache 3$24.99
  • Substantial Cache 8$24.99
  • Substantial Cache 5$24.99
  • Substantial Cache 1$24.99
  • Huge Bundle 7$49.99

Questions

Is Fleet Chronicle free?
Fleet Chronicle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Starborne Frontiers free?
Starborne Frontiers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fleet Chronicle or Starborne Frontiers?
Starborne Frontiers is rated higher. Fleet Chronicle averages 4.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Starborne Frontiers averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Fleet Chronicle or Starborne Frontiers have ads?
Starborne Frontiers shows ads; Fleet Chronicle does not.
Which is updated more often, Fleet Chronicle or Starborne Frontiers?
Fleet Chronicle ships an update every 4 days, and Starborne Frontiers every 11 days. Most recently, Fleet Chronicle was updated on October 24, 2026 and Starborne Frontiers on October 27, 2026.

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