Comparison

Pixel Starships 2 vs Planet Explorers

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pixel Starships 2

Command your own starship in this sci-fi strategy game. Build, customize, and manage your vessel and crew, then engage in epic real-time battles and explore a vast galaxy. Join alliances and enjoy regular updates in a stunning pixel art universe.

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
  • Regular content updates
  • Stunning pixel art graphics
Features
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Welcome to Pixel Starships 2, the ultimate starship management and space strategy game! Dive into a vast universe where you can build, customize, and command your very own starship. With a blend of role-playing, real-time strategy, and spaceship management, Pixel Starships 2 offers an unparalleled gaming experience that will captivate both casual and hardcore gamers. Key Features: 1. Build Your Starship: Design and construct your starship from the ground up. Choose from a wide range of modules and components to create the perfect vessel. Whether you prefer a heavily armed battleship, a nimble explorer, or a versatile all-rounder, the choice is yours! 2. Train Your Crew: Assemble a crew of skilled professionals to operate your starship. Train your crew members to enhance their abilities and improve your ship’s performance. Each crew member has unique skills and traits that can turn the tide of battle in your favor. 3. Epic Space Battles: Engage in thrilling real-time battles against other players and AI opponents. Use strategy and tactics to outmaneuver your enemies, targeting specific ship systems to cripple their defenses. Victory in battle rewards you with valuable resources and prestigious rankings. 4. Explore the Galaxy: Venture into the unknown as you explore a vast, procedurally generated galaxy. Discover new planets, encounter alien species, and uncover hidden treasures. Each expedition offers new challenges and opportunities for adventure. 5. Join Alliances: Team up with other players to form alliances. Collaborate on missions, share resources, and support each other in battles. Alliance wars bring an additional layer of strategy and cooperation to the game, fostering a strong community spirit. 6. Regular Updates: Pixel Starships 2 is constantly evolving, with regular updates introducing new content, features, and improvements. Stay tuned for exciting new events, challenges, and storylines that will keep you engaged for hours on end. 7. Stunning Pixel Art: Immerse yourself in the beautifully crafted pixel art style of Pixel Starships 2. The game features intricate designs and animations that bring the universe to life, making every moment visually stunning. Join millions of players worldwide and embark on an epic journey through the stars. Build your starship, train your crew, and conquer the galaxy in Pixel Starships 2. The universe is waiting for you—download now and start your adventure! Download Pixel Starships 2 Today! Note on IAP - Pixel Starships is totally free to play and is designed for perfect balance for all players. However, there are in-app items that can be purchased for real money to help speed up progress or offer cosmetic improvements. If you don't want this feature, please disable in-app purchases in your device's settings. Note on Auto-Renewing Subscription - Pixel Starships contains a optional Subscription Membership. Members receive extra missions, bonuses, and daily rewards. Membership content is regularly updated. The Monthly Membership Subscription cost is USD $3.99 per month or a similarly adjusted currency price in your local region. Please refer to IAP menu or in app display for localised pricing. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription is auto renewable and will renew monthly unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscription can be cancelled via iTunes subscription manager. There is also a 7 day free trial for the membership; the free trial period is not transferrable and any remaining free time is cancelled if a paying subscription starts. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. EULA: http://www.pixelstarships2.com/eula Privacy Policy: http://www.pixelstarships2.com/privacypolicy

About

Planet Explorers

Embark on AI-generated planetary expeditions offline, complete with unique names, missions, and maps. Manage your crew and document your discoveries as you explore new worlds.

Highlights
  • AI-crafted planets
  • Offline expeditions
  • Crew management
  • Discovery journal
  • Unique missions and maps
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Explore AI-crafted planets offline with names, missions, and maps. Manage your crew and journal discoveries, with expeditions generated using Apple Foundation Model. Apple Intelligence on supported devices is required to generate expeditions. More features and updates are coming soon.

Screenshots

Pixel Starships 24 screens
Planet Explorers3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Planet Explorers at 100% against Pixel Starships 2's 30%. Planet Explorers also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Pixel Starships 2's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (976 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pixel Starships 2 sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Planet Explorers asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixel Starships 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Starships 2 has 976 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Pixel Starships 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Planet Explorers's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Starships 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, Planet Explorers every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Pixel Starships 2 versus Planet Explorers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Starships 2Planet Explorers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (976 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews30.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings976 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.2 GB215 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSavy Soda Pty LtdQuantribution LLC

Customer experience

Pixel Starships 2

All ratings976 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews359 reviews
Positive30.1%
Neutral11.7%
Negative58.2%

Planet Explorers

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Pixel Starships 2

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Planet Explorers

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Pixel Starships 2

Subscriptions1
  • VIP Club Membership1 Month trial$9.991 Month
One-time6
  • Sale Pack One$1.99
  • Sale Pack Two$4.99
  • Sale Pack Three$9.99
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  • Sale Pack Four$19.99
  • Sale Pack Five$49.99
  • Sale Pack Six$99.99
None

Planet Explorers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel Starships 2 free?
Pixel Starships 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Planet Explorers free?
Planet Explorers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Starships 2 or Planet Explorers?
Pixel Starships 2 is rated higher. Pixel Starships 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 976 ratings, while Planet Explorers averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pixel Starships 2 or Planet Explorers have ads?
Pixel Starships 2 shows ads; Planet Explorers does not.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Starships 2 or Planet Explorers?
Pixel Starships 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Planet Explorers every 5 days. Most recently, Pixel Starships 2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Planet Explorers on November 5, 2026.

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