# Starborne Frontiers vs PocketClonk

The clearest difference is ads: PocketClonk at none against Starborne Frontiers's shown. Starborne Frontiers's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Starborne Frontiers sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PocketClonk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Starborne Frontiers | PocketClonk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starborne-frontiers/id1594574564/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 964 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Solid Clouds hf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594574566) | [Jonathan Vogelbusch](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787507921) |

## What reviewers say

### Starborne Frontiers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starborne-frontiers/id1594574564)

Command a vast space fleet, collect over 100 unique ships, and engage in strategic battles across a universe filled with exploration and challenges. Uncover secrets in the non-linear Abyss mode and test your skills in various game modes, from story campaigns to PvP arenas.

**Highlights:** Collect and upgrade over 100 unique ships, Engage in strategic fleet battles, Explore the non-linear Abyss mode, Six diverse game modes, Recruit captains with unique abilities, Next-level mobile graphics

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bit License | $4.99 | per month |
| Credit License | $14.99 | per month |
| Defense Contract | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fleet Upgrades | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Expansion | $2.99 | one-time |
| Command Enhancement | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tactical Tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| Commander Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Admiral Pass | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game with interesting progression
- 🚀 Nice design reminiscent of other space games
- 🚀 Awesome game, lots of fun
- 🚀 Great SCI-FI feel to hero collecting
- 🚀 Reasonable gatcha pity with generous rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashes and disconnections during fights
- 🐛 Unstable and buggy, especially after updates
- 🐛 Crashes on loading screens and during battles
- 🐛 Crashes on older devices and iOS
- 🐛 Frequent crashes making the game unplayable

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### PocketClonk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketclonk/id6794813090)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scenario Access | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Starborne Frontiers free?

Starborne Frontiers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PocketClonk free?

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

### Do Starborne Frontiers or PocketClonk have ads?

Starborne Frontiers shows ads; PocketClonk 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.*