# Pixel Starships 2 vs Quantum Squad

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quantum Squad at 60% against Pixel Starships 2's 30%. Quantum Squad also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Pixel Starships 2's advantage is ratings volume (975 vs 49). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Starships 2 sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Quantum Squad sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Quantum Squad holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Starships 2 has 975 ratings behind it against 49, 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 60% of Quantum Squad's.

Pixel Starships 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, Quantum Squad fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Starships 2 | Quantum Squad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (975 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-starships-2/id1621274842/reviews) | **[4.7 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quantum-squad-sci-fi-tactics/id1643704227/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **975** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | 30.1% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.2 GB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Savy Soda Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295726257) | [Jerry Neimann](https://appshunter.io/developer/926098645) |

## 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, iPhone Duo 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


### Quantum Squad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quantum-squad-sci-fi-tactics/id1643704227)

Assemble an elite strike team, arming them with futuristic weapons and customizable gear. Command your operatives intelligently as they act autonomously, while you issue high-impact commands to dominate hostile zones. Loot, upgrade, and dominate through procedural missions and deep tactical customization.

**Highlights:** Tactical squad-based RPG, Intelligent auto-battler gameplay, Deep combat customization, 30+ futuristic weapons and gear, Procedural missions, Gear modding and crew management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Credit Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Credit Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sniper Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Resilience Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Decent Crystal Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30 Day Tickets Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Adv Armour Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Adv Assault Rifle Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Adv Heavy Weapon Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Adv Sniper Rifle Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Credit Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Good Crystal Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Starships 2 free?

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

### Is Quantum Squad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Starships 2 or Quantum Squad?

Quantum Squad is rated higher. Pixel Starships 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 975 ratings, while Quantum Squad averages 4.7 from 49 ratings.

### Do Pixel Starships 2 or Quantum Squad have ads?

Both Pixel Starships 2 and Quantum Squad show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Starships 2 or Quantum Squad?

Pixel Starships 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Quantum Squad fortnightly. Most recently, Pixel Starships 2 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Quantum Squad on October 24, 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.*