# Pixel Starships™ vs Star Trek Fleet Command

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Starships™ | Star Trek Fleet Command |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-starships/id321756558/reviews)** | [4.3 (68K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-trek-fleet-command/id1427744264/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 35K | **68K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.9% of reviews** | 28.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#51** |
| Size | 450 MB | 952 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Savy Soda Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295726257) | [Scopely, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/305003647) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Starships™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-starships/id321756558)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Clip of Starbux | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $8.99 | one-time |
| Roll of Starbux | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stash of Starbux | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Case of Starbux | $49.99 | one-time |
| Bank of Starbux | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Star Trek Fleet Command

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-trek-fleet-command/id1427744264)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #68 Top Grossing · Strategy, #184 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Peace Shield Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Algeron Enhancement Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Alpha Horunia Enhancement Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Alannah Super Booster Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Boniv Super Booster Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Caerulum Super Booster Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Kauko Booster Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Tejat Elite Daily Reward Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Inari Station Upgrade Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Forhingre Booster Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Unreliable attack notifications
- Disappearing resources after purchases
- Frequent server maintenance and downtime

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*