# Blast'em Roids vs Captain’s Log

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Blast'em Roids | Captain’s Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blastem-roids/id1587801629/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captains-log-stardate/id6755225372/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steve Rae](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587801631) | [Hakan Cevik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852694895) |

## What reviewers say

### Blast'em Roids

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blastem-roids/id1587801629)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Captain’s Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captains-log-stardate/id6755225372)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Latinum Slips | $0.99 | one-time |
| 80 Dilithium | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Dilithium | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Dilithium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Latinum Strip | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Dilithium | $7.99 | one-time |
| Latinum Bars | $9.99 | one-time |
| Latinum Brick | $19.99 | one-time |
| Fleet Admiral | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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