# Space Commander vs Flying Vector

The clearest difference is ads: Flying Vector at none against Space Commander's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Commander sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Flying Vector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Commander | Flying Vector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-commander-war-and-trade/id1524627432/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **172** | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 283 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.7 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Teresa Dymek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1108488686) | [DIRECT GRAPHIC S.A.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867167301) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Commander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-commander-war-and-trade/id1524627432)

Pilot a customizable fleet in a vast galaxy, engaging in combat, trade, and exploration. Choose your career path as a mercenary, trader, or pirate, and build your own space empire. Experience deep mechanics and diverse campaigns for endless adventure.

**Highlights:** Fleet customization and upgrades, Multiple career paths (mercenary, trader, pirate), Deep economy and trade systems, Galaxy exploration with generated star systems, Diverse campaigns and mission editor, Commander skill progression

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisements | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3000 credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 ship parts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock B-3 Apocalypse | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Mamba | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock I-9 Eagle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock T16 Rex | $1.99 | one-time |
| 6000 credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock G-4 Gidorah | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 000 credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 000 credits | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great gameplay
- 👍 Customizable ships
- 🚀 Smooth controls
- 👍 Offline playability
- 🚀 Impressive graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 💰 Microtransactions and paywalls
- 🔒 Limited control options (no controller support)
- 🕹️ Clunky controls on mobile
- 🕰️ Slow progression without paying

**Reported bugs**

- Merchant missions not recognized when docked, leading to lost cargo and reputation
- Inability to edit game on mobile devices

**Requested features**

- Add larger capital ships for players to own and command
- Implement an auto-trading feature to manage supply lines
- Allow players to declare war, conquer stations, and build their own faction
- Enable colonization of planets and building of stations outside the home system
- Provide the ability to control multiple fleets simultaneously


### Flying Vector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-vector/id6799971483)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HORIZONS | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Commander free?

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

### Is Flying Vector free?

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

### Do Space Commander or Flying Vector have ads?

Space Commander shows ads; Flying Vector does not.

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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.*