# Pixel Starships 2 vs Planet Explorers

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 (977 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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 977 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.

Pixel Starships 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, Planet Explorers every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Starships 2 | Planet Explorers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (977 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-starships-2/id1621274842/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-explorers/id6747460400/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **977** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 30.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 2.2 GB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Savy Soda Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295726257) | [Quantribution LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773550132) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Starships 2

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

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:** 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


### Planet Explorers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-explorers/id6747460400)

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

**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 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 977 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 7, 2026 and Planet Explorers on November 5, 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.*