Comparison

Pixel Starships™ vs Star Trek Fleet Command

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Starships™

Command every aspect of your starship in a persistent online universe. Build, battle, explore, and manage resources in this 8-bit spaceship management game. Form alliances and conquer with friends.

Highlights
  • Build custom starships
  • Command multiple races and factions
  • Online player battles
  • Manage resources and power
  • Explore planets and secrets
  • Form alliances
  • Program AI for automatic combat
Features
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Featured by Apple in Best New Games! From one of the most successful Mobile Game Kickstarter campaigns of the year comes Pixel Starships! Pixel Starships is the world’s first total spaceship management game in an 8bit massive online universe. In Pixel Starships, you command every aspect of your ship from construction to battles in a single persistent world. Featured Reviews - Touch Arcade - Pixel Starships tasks you with outfitting your very own ship with resource rooms, staff, and weapons. This looks Awesome! MMGN - The graphics in this 8Bit indie game is the best we've seen in a retro style game for a long time PocketTactics - I’m intrigued by the cutaway side-view of the starship with turbolifts and transporters at the ready TechTimes - The World’s First 8-Bit Total Starship Management Game Hits The Online Universe The Discovery Channel - A fully immersive starship captain experience. Key Features - ● Build Epic Starships of your own design. ● Many races, aliens, factions to command and conquer. ● Battle it out with other real players in a single massive online universe. ● Manage diplomacy, recruitment, research, exploration! ● Control ship's power and limited resources. Discover epic weapons. ● Build and deploy support ships to support your Starfleet. ● Cross section full ship control and battles. ● Explore planets, discover secrets of space. ● Form alliances and battle with your friends to achieve victory! ● Program situational AI commands to systems and crew allowing automatic combats and offline play. If you're a fan of Star Wars and Star Trek; if you enjoy games like EVE, Clash of Clans, FTL, or Homeworld, you'll love Pixel Starships! Note - 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.pixelstarships.com/eula Privacy Policy: http://www.pixelstarships.com/privacypolicy As per Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, you must be at least 13 years of age to play or download Pixel Starships.

About

Star Trek Fleet Command

Command a star base and build a powerful fleet in an open-world intergalactic strategy game. Recruit iconic officers, explore new worlds, and engage in epic battles to conquer the universe. Join alliances and uncover ancient secrets in a galaxy on the brink of war.

Highlights
  • Galactic conflict with iconic ships and characters
  • Deep strategic RPG gameplay
  • Collect, build, and upgrade ships
  • Dynamic online multiplayer experience
  • Resource and technology management
  • Interactive and evolving universe
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Welcome to Star Trek: Fleet Command - an immersive, online open world intergalactic strategy game! Strategically harness your combat, diplomatic, and leadership abilities to conquer the universe. As the commander of an advanced star base at the edge of the final frontier, you will recruit hundreds of iconic officers like James T. Kirk, Spock, and Nero and build a powerful fleet including ships like the infamous U.S.S. Enterprise, the Romulan Warbird, and Klingon Bird of Prey. Enter a galaxy on the brink of war as Federation, Klingon, and Romulan forces fight for control of the Alpha and Beta quadrants. Discover an ancient secret that could tip the scales of power forever. Explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, boldly go where no one has gone before! You have the conn, commander. The final frontier is yours. [Key Features] [Epic Galactic Conflict] Become a powerful commander and engage in a vast, dynamic galaxy-spanning conflict featuring iconic ships and characters and experience the thrills of commanding ships and interacting with famous Star Trek characters through an immersive storyline set in the Kelvin Timeline. [Deep Strategic RPG Gameplay] Collect, build, and upgrade ships. Deploy famous officers with unique tactical abilities. Take on various roles like helping locals, fighting pirates, or negotiating peace through hundreds of unique storylines and missions. [The ultimate Star Trek experience] The best storylines true to the franchise spanning the J.J. Abrams films, the original series, Deep Space Nine, The Next Generation, Discovery, Strange New Worlds, Lower Decks, and much more. [Dynamic Online Multiplayer Experience] Join or create powerful player alliances to dominate star systems. Engage in fierce battles and co-operate with thousands of players online. [Resource and Technology Management] Build, upgrade, and defend your star base while discovering new technologies and resources essential for advancement. [Interactive and Evolving Universe] Encounter and interact with a variety of characters and environments in a continually evolving storyline with monthly free live updates. [Accessibility and Reach] Enjoy the game in multiple language options Download Now - Embark on your journey in the Star Trek universe. Command your ship, crew, and fleet in a quest for peace and power. Download Star Trek Fleet Command today and boldly go where no one has gone before!

Screenshots

Pixel Starships™4 screens
Star Trek Fleet Command4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixel Starships™ at 82% against Star Trek Fleet Command's 28%. Pixel Starships™ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Star Trek Fleet Command's advantage is chart position (#51 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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™ sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Star Trek Fleet Command sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixel Starships™ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35K and 68K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Pixel Starships™'s written reviews are positive against 28% of Star Trek Fleet Command's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Starships™ ships an update every 9 days, Star Trek Fleet Command every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Pixel Starships™ versus Star Trek Fleet Command: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Starships™Star Trek Fleet Command
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (35K ratings) — better4.3 (68K ratings)
Positive reviews81.9% of reviews — better28.0% of reviews
Number of ratings35K68K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#51 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size450 MB952 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperSavy Soda Pty LtdScopely, Inc.

Customer experience

Pixel Starships™

All ratings35,060 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews781 reviews
Positive81.9%
Neutral4.7%
Negative13.3%

Star Trek Fleet Command

All ratings67,781 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews2,811 reviews
Positive28.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative62.0%

User reviews

Pixel Starships™

From 35K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Decent game with no pay wall harassment
  • 🚀 Great little game
  • 🚀 Good game
  • 🚀 Straight gas
  • 🚀 Amazing game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy
  • 🐛 Horrible backend, would not recommend for slower devices
  • 🐛 Cleverly disguised ad farm
  • 🐛 Needs some fixing
  • 🐛 Unfair in battle

Star Trek Fleet Command

From 68K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Engaging content
  • 🎨 Great visuals
  • 👥 Dedicated community

Room to improve

  • 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
  • 🕰️ Slow progression without spending
  • 🔍 Lack of balance and fairness
  • 🤖 Poor customer support

Bugs and requests

Pixel Starships™

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Crew abilities not working as intended
  • Losing resources and trophies due to connection issues
  • Ads not rewarding the promised amount of Starbux
  • Scrolling issues when rearranging ship layout
  • Inconsistent loading times
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  • Missions consuming daily allowance even on error
  • Starbux purchases not being credited
  • Resources not properly credited after selling on the market

Requested features

17 requests
  • Lower how much bux people can ask for items and resources
  • Set a limit on bux that's not too ridiculous
  • Add more galaxies to explore
  • Add larger ships
  • Add smaller support craft that can fight alongside the main ship
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  • Add a faction war mode with 3v3 or 5v5 battles
  • Add a way to have multiple ships in your fleet
  • Add a ranking system for top players and top ships
  • Add more ship customization options
  • Add a way to remove items from the market
  • Add a panel to view all crew stats
  • Add a button to fix all modules at once
  • Add multiple AI preset options for combat
  • Add a way to fight against your own ship to test vulnerabilities
  • Add a permanent live PvP mode
  • Add a way to change the email associated with an account
  • Add a daily login bonus that increases over consecutive days

Star Trek Fleet Command

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unreliable attack notifications
  • Disappearing resources after purchases
  • Frequent server maintenance and downtime

Requested features

3 requests
  • Level-based PvP matchmaking
  • Improved resource management system
  • Reduced grind and more meaningful progression

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Pixel Starships™

Subscriptions1
  • One Month Membership7 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time10
  • Special Offer$1.99
  • Clip of Starbux$4.99
  • Special Offer$4.99
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  • Season Pass$8.99
  • Roll of Starbux$9.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
  • Stash of Starbux$19.99
  • Special Offer$19.99
  • Case of Starbux$49.99
  • Bank of Starbux$99.99
12 purchases

Star Trek Fleet Command

One-time12
  • Peace Shield Pack$4.99
  • Algeron Enhancement Pack$4.99
  • Alpha Horunia Enhancement Pack$4.99
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  • Special Offer$9.99
  • Special Offer$19.99
  • Alannah Super Booster Pack$19.99
  • Boniv Super Booster Pack$19.99
  • Caerulum Super Booster Pack$19.99
  • Kauko Booster Pack$99.99
  • Tejat Elite Daily Reward Pack$99.99
  • Inari Station Upgrade Pack$99.99
  • Forhingre Booster Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Pixel Starships™ free?
Pixel Starships™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Star Trek Fleet Command free?
Star Trek Fleet Command is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Starships™ or Star Trek Fleet Command?
Pixel Starships™ is rated higher. Pixel Starships™ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Star Trek Fleet Command averages 4.3 from 68K ratings.
Do Pixel Starships™ or Star Trek Fleet Command have ads?
Neither Pixel Starships™ nor Star Trek Fleet Command shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Starships™ or Star Trek Fleet Command?
Pixel Starships™ ships an update every 9 days, and Star Trek Fleet Command every 4 days. Most recently, Pixel Starships™ was updated on October 28, 2026 and Star Trek Fleet Command on October 28, 2026.

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