Comparison

Star Thunder vs Space War

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

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About

Star Thunder

Engage in thrilling PVP shoot'em up battles with stunning graphics and heavy metal soundtracks. Pilot super fighters, collect wingmen, and build powerful fleets to conquer the galaxy in this unique multiplayer experience.

Highlights
  • PVP shoot'em up gameplay
  • Collect 9 super fighters with unique abilities
  • Recruit wingmen for combat assistance
  • Build fleets with 27 battleships
  • Command 9 motherships
  • Fight in diverse environments
  • Matchmaking and replay system
Features
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Enjoy the beautiful graphic, heavy metal soundtracks and the first of its kind PVP shoot'em up gameplay! Are you still playing single player games? Star Thunder: Airplane Games features endless PVP challenges against other players whenever you want to play. You'll never be satisfied with single player games after trying this game out! Become the ACE fly your super fighter and fight with your wingmen against your opponent's space fleet. Create your own fleet by collecting battleships and motherships. Build a strong fleet and become the savior of the galaxy! Features: 1. Collect a total of 9 super fighters. Each super fighter has unique weapon and super attack! 2. Collect wingmen to assist you in combats with their unique powers. Use them well to defeat your enemies! 3. Choose from a total of 27 battleships to build an invincible fleet! 4. Choose from a total of 9 powerful motherships to hold the last line of defense! 5. Fight in multiple beautiful environments! 6. Enjoy great matchmaking and replay system Download Star Thunder: Airplane Games now and enjoy the brand new shoot'em up experience! Become the ACE fly your super fighter and fight with your wingmen against your opponent's space fleet. Create your own fleet by collecting battleships and motherships. Build a strong fleet and become the savior of the galaxy! Features: 1. Collect a total of 9 super fighters. Each super fighter has unique weapon and super attack! 2. Collect wingmen to assist you in combats with their unique powers. Use them well to defeat your enemies! 3. Choose from a total of 27 battleships to build an invincible fleet! 4. Choose from a total of 9 powerful motherships to hold the last line of defense! 5. Fight in multiple beautiful environments! 6. Enjoy great matchmaking and replay system Download Star Thunder: Airplane Games now and enjoy the brand new shoot'em up experience!

About

Space War

Pilot a starship through intense space battles against alien invaders. Customize your ship with powerful upgrades and engage in thrilling arcade-style combat. Team up with friends in multiplayer mode for the ultimate galactic defense.

Highlights
  • Wing fighter piloting
  • Alien invasion battles
  • Ship customization and upgrades
  • 80s arcade-inspired gameplay
  • Multiplayer battles
  • Boss fights
Features
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Welcome to the ultimate space adventure with our latest mobile game for iOS, Space War - Space Force 3D. Prepare to engage in thrilling battles as you pilot your own wing fighter through the depths of the galaxy, facing off against relentless waves of alien invaders in this classic 80s arcade-inspired experience. As a seasoned starship pilot, you'll be tasked with defending the galaxy from the menacing forces of the alien horde. Blast your way through swarms of enemies in intense space shooter gameplay reminiscent of beloved titles like Galaxiga and Space Invaders. With the precision of a seasoned falcon, maneuver your spacecraft through asteroid fields and enemy fire, dodging attacks while delivering devastating counterattacks. Customize your starship with powerful weaponry and upgrades, including lasers, missiles, and shields, to enhance your combat capabilities and ensure victory in every encounter. Immerse yourself in the nostalgia of 80s arcade games as you embark on missions inspired by classics like Contra and 1945 Air Force, facing off against challenging bosses and hordes of enemy spacecraft. Experience the thrill of multiplayer battles as you join forces with fellow starship troopers to take on the alien threat together. Form alliances, strategize your attacks, and dominate the leaderboard as you prove your prowess in the ultimate test of skill and teamwork. With stunning graphics and immersive sound effects, Space War - Space Force 3D delivers an authentic arcade experience that will keep you coming back for more. Whether you're a fan of classic arcade games, airplane games for kids, or just looking for an adrenaline-pumping space shooter adventure, this game has something for everyone. Download now and join the fight for the fate of the galaxy in Space War - Space Force 3D Experience the excitement of arcade classics like Tetris and Atari Kaboom, fused with the intense action of modern aircraft games and space shooter games. Blast off into the cosmos and become the hero the galaxy needs!

Screenshots

Star Thunder4 screens
Space War4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Space War at 5.0 against Star Thunder's 4.6. Space War also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Star Thunder's advantage is ratings volume (67 vs 1). On price, ads, 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. Star Thunder sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Space War sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Space War holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Thunder has 67 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star Thunder ships an update fortnightly, Space War every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Star Thunder versus Space War: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar ThunderSpace War
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (67 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings67 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size544 MB192 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperYu Le LinMatiby LLC

Customer experience

Star Thunder

All ratings66 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative56.3%

Space War

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Star Thunder

One-time7
  • 30 Gems$1.99
  • Starter's Special Pack$1.99
  • 80 Gems$4.99
Show 4 more
  • 170 Gems$9.99
  • 360 Gems$19.99
  • 950 Gems$49.99
  • 2000 Gems$99.99
4 purchases

Space War

One-time4
  • 1000 Coins$0.29
  • 2000 Coins$0.49
  • 3000 Coins$0.69
Show 1 more
  • 4000 Coins$0.89

Questions

Is Star Thunder free?
Star Thunder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Space War free?
Space War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Star Thunder or Space War?
Space War is rated higher. Star Thunder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Space War averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Star Thunder or Space War have ads?
Both Star Thunder and Space War show ads.
Which is updated more often, Star Thunder or Space War?
Star Thunder ships an update fortnightly, and Space War every 4 days. Most recently, Star Thunder was updated on September 21, 2026 and Space War on September 8, 2026.

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