Comparison

Blast'em Roids vs Captain’s Log

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

Head to head
About

Blast'em Roids

Defend planets from meteor storms using power-ups, lasers, and bombs. Challenge friends to beat your high score in this retro-inspired arcade game.

Highlights
  • Planet defense gameplay
  • Power-ups, lasers, and bombs
  • High score challenges
  • Multiple galaxies and planets
  • Retro 70s/80s arcade style
  • Meteor storm survival
Features
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A 'Blast' from a bygone era, when games were simple, saving game states was never heard of.....  To get the highest score took, hours of practice, skill and lots and lots of money....... How long can you survive, challenge your friends to beat your high score... enjoy games like we used to back in the 70's and 80's  before video game consoles made children stay indoors..... Protect the galaxy one planet at a time in V2 of Blast'em Roids - use your Power ups, lasers and bombs - oh yes, you now have bombs - to defend each of the four planets in each galaxy. Survive the meteor storm then proceed onto the next galaxy and the next - which all look strongly familiar but come with more asteroids and more challenges. Watch out for those meteors - them appear to aim right for you .....

About

Captain’s Log

This app transforms your device into a futuristic command center for space exploration fans. It offers tools for date conversion, 3D starship viewing, personal logging, and engaging quizzes, all within a sci-fi interface. Enjoy offline access and customization for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Stardate Converter with custom epochs
  • 3D Starship Viewer with AR previews
  • Captain & Crew Profile creation
  • Personal Captain's Log with Markdown
  • Memory Card Simulator challenges
  • Dynamic Galactic Quiz
  • Daily Mission Engine for habit tracking
Features
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Captain's Log: Stardate is a Star Trek–inspired sci-fi command center for captain logs, stardate conversion, 3D starships, Academy simulations, Star Chart missions, space journals, memory games, quiz challenges, Dilithium rewards, Latinum unlocks, ranks, badges, and Starfleet-style roleplay. Search captain log, stardate app, Star Trek logbook, Starfleet bridge, space journal, sci-fi diary, starship game, Kobayashi Maru training, or galaxy logbook—your command console is ready. Turn your device into a futuristic captain's console. Record milestones as mission logs, convert calendar dates into stardates, explore detailed 3D starship models, run Academy command simulations, plot courses on the Star Chart, browse the scenario Archive, complete daily missions, play memory and quiz games, earn Dilithium and Latinum, unlock command ranks, and build your own Star Trek–inspired space diary. Made for Star Trek fans, sci-fi writers, RPG players, and space explorers. STARDATE CONVERTER Convert calendar dates into stardates with a clean galactic date tool. Ideal for Star Trek worldbuilding, RPG notes, fan logs, timelines, and sci-fi writing. CAPTAIN'S LOG & SPACE JOURNAL Write daily captain logs, mission notes, personal reflections, achievements, creative entries, and fictional expedition records. A starship-inspired interface makes your sci-fi diary feel like a real Starfleet command archive. ACADEMY COMMAND SIMULATIONS Train with Star Trek–inspired Academy scenarios—including Kobayashi Maru–style no-win tests, ethical crises, engineering emergencies, diplomacy, and tactical uncertainty. Brief, decide under pressure, debrief, explore the Star Chart and Archive, and fly your duty ship from the Fleet Hangar. 3D STARSHIP HANGAR & COLLECTION Explore 3D starships in a premium hangar. Rotate, zoom, inspect, and collect ships, sounds, and cosmetics. Unlock vessels with Dilithium or Latinum for Academy warp approaches—great for Star Trek fleets and starship fans. DAILY MISSIONS Complete daily space missions and command objectives. Build habits, return to your logbook, and collect rewards on a Starfleet-style duty roster. MEMORY GAME & GALACTIC QUIZ Train focus with a sci-fi memory card game and themed decks, then tackle astronomy and starship trivia. Earn badges and prove your Starfleet knowledge. DILITHIUM, LATINUM & RANKS Earn Dilithium and Latinum, unlock achievements, and rise through command ranks—a lightweight space RPG, habit tracker, and Star Trek captain simulator. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Stardate converter for space timelines and creative logs • Captain's logbook for journaling and mission notes • Academy simulations, Star Chart, and scenario Archive • Kobayashi Maru and command-crisis training • 3D starships, Fleet Hangar, and collectible content • Daily missions for habits and motivation • Memory game and quiz for focus and trivia • Dilithium, Latinum, ranks, badges, and rewards • Premium UI inspired by Star Trek / Starfleet consoles • Offline-friendly journal for logging anywhere • Built for Star Trek fans, writers, RPG players, and space lovers USE IT YOUR WAY Log achievements as missions, turn any day into a stardate entry, run Academy simulations, plan voyages, play memory challenges, test sci-fi knowledge, explore starships, and earn rewards. PREMIUM COMMAND ACCESS Start free. Premium / Pro unlocks sealed Academy scenarios, customization, rewards, expanded starship content, and a richer Star Trek–inspired command experience. Optional in-app purchases may apply. BEGIN YOUR COMMAND Download Captain's Log: Stardate to convert stardates, write logs, run Academy simulations, explore 3D starships, play games, earn Dilithium, unlock ranks, and take the bridge. Live the Star Trek fantasy on your personal starship bridge every day—log, train, explore, and command. Bring Star Trek energy to every log and simulation. Privacy Policy: https://cevik10.github.io/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://cevik10.github.io/terms.html

Screenshots

Blast'em Roids3 screens
Captain’s Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blast'em Roids at none against Captain’s Log's 11. Blast'em Roids also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Captain’s Log sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Blast'em Roids asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Blast'em Roids against 5.0 for Captain’s Log. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blast'em Roids ships an update every 2 months, Captain’s Log monthly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Blast'em Roids versus Captain’s Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlast'em RoidsCaptain’s Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteve RaeHakan Cevik

Customer experience

Blast'em Roids

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Captain’s Log

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Blast'em Roids

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Captain’s Log

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time9
  • Latinum Slips$0.99
  • 80 Dilithium$0.99
  • 500 Dilithium$2.99
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  • 1200 Dilithium$3.99
  • Latinum Strip$4.99
  • 2500 Dilithium$7.99
  • Latinum Bars$9.99
  • Latinum Brick$19.99
  • Fleet Admiral$79.99

Questions

Is Blast'em Roids free?
Blast'em Roids is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Captain’s Log free?
Captain’s Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blast'em Roids or Captain’s Log?
Blast'em Roids and Captain’s Log are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Blast'em Roids or Captain’s Log have ads?
Captain’s Log shows ads; Blast'em Roids does not.
Which is updated more often, Blast'em Roids or Captain’s Log?
Blast'em Roids ships an update every 2 months, and Captain’s Log monthly. Most recently, Blast'em Roids was updated on October 28, 2026 and Captain’s Log on October 28, 2026.

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