# Pixel Starships 2 vs GameTouch Controller

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GameTouch Controller at 100% against Pixel Starships 2's 30%. GameTouch Controller also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). Pixel Starships 2's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (958 vs 24). On device support there is nothing between them.

Pixel Starships 2 is free to download; GameTouch Controller costs $2.99 up front. Pixel Starships 2 sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. GameTouch Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

GameTouch Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Starships 2 has 958 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Pixel Starships 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of GameTouch Controller's.

Pixel Starships 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, GameTouch Controller every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Starships 2 | GameTouch Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (958 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-starships-2/id1621274842/reviews) | **[5.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gametouch-controller/id1636055248/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **958** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 30.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 2.2 GB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Savy Soda Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295726257) | [grant draper](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633587902) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Starships 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-starships-2/id1621274842)

Build, customize, and command your own starship in this sci-fi strategy game. Engage in real-time space battles, explore a vast galaxy, and form alliances with other players. Features stunning pixel art and regular updates.

**Highlights:** Build and customize starships, Train and manage crew members, Engage in real-time space battles, Explore a procedurally generated galaxy, Form and join player alliances, Stunning pixel art graphics

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Club Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Sale Pack One | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sale Pack Two | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sale Pack Three | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sale Pack Four | $19.99 | one-time |
| Sale Pack Five | $49.99 | one-time |
| Sale Pack Six | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Pixel art style
- 🚀 Exciting gameplay
- 💡 Potential for growth

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Numerous bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Pixel character design not matching the rest of the game
- 📖 Unclear instructions and tutorials

**Reported bugs**

- Soft locks and crashes
- Disappearing UI elements
- Targeting issues in combat tutorial
- Inability to complete quests and bind accounts

**Requested features**

- Improved character design to match the game's visuals
- More detailed and comprehensive tutorials
- Bug fixes and stability improvements


### GameTouch Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gametouch-controller/id1636055248)

Transform any device into a custom controller for your PC games. Connect multiple touch screens simultaneously to build immersive simulator cockpits. Features a dedicated server-side editor for complete customization.

**Highlights:** Customizable game controller, PC command sending, Multiple touch screen support, Simulator cockpit setup, Server-side editor

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Starships 2 free?

Pixel Starships 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GameTouch Controller free?

GameTouch Controller costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Starships 2 or GameTouch Controller?

GameTouch Controller is rated higher. Pixel Starships 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 958 ratings, while GameTouch Controller averages 5.0 from 24 ratings.

### Do Pixel Starships 2 or GameTouch Controller have ads?

Pixel Starships 2 shows ads; GameTouch Controller does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Starships 2 or GameTouch Controller?

Pixel Starships 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and GameTouch Controller every 3 days. Most recently, Pixel Starships 2 was updated on October 19, 2026 and GameTouch Controller on October 7, 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.*