# Starborne Frontiers vs Pulse Dive

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pulse Dive at none against Starborne Frontiers's 10. Pulse Dive also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Starborne Frontiers's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Starborne Frontiers sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pulse Dive asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pulse Dive holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Starborne Frontiers has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Starborne Frontiers ships an update every 2 weeks, Pulse Dive every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Starborne Frontiers | Pulse Dive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starborne-frontiers/id1594574564/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-dive/id6808043570/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 920 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solid Clouds hf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594574566) | [Jean Desnoyers](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808043572) |

## What reviewers say

### Starborne Frontiers

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

Command a fleet of over 100 unique spaceships in this epic space strategy game. Explore a vast universe, engage in tactical battles, and uncover the secrets of the mysterious Abyss. Upgrade your ships, recruit powerful captains, and compete against other players.

**Highlights:** Collect and upgrade over 100 unique spaceships, Lead your crew into tactical space battles, Explore the non-linear Abyss for secrets and treasures, Engage in 6 diverse game modes, Master challenging boss encounters, Recruit captains with unique abilities

**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


### Pulse Dive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-dive/id6808043570)

Control a pulsing orb falling through a neon abyss. Hold to expand and shatter glass, release to compress and slip through gaps. Learn astrophysics facts and take quizzes as you descend.

**Highlights:** One-thumb control, Expand vs. compress mechanic, Living neon world visuals, Legendary vessels to earn, Masterable modules, Global leaderboard, Daily astrophysics facts and quizzes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Starborne Frontiers free?

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

### Is Pulse Dive free?

Pulse Dive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Starborne Frontiers or Pulse Dive?

Pulse Dive is rated higher. Starborne Frontiers averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Pulse Dive averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Starborne Frontiers or Pulse Dive have ads?

Both Starborne Frontiers and Pulse Dive show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Starborne Frontiers or Pulse Dive?

Starborne Frontiers ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pulse Dive every 4 days. Most recently, Starborne Frontiers was updated on November 7, 2026 and Pulse Dive on November 6, 2026.

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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.*