# Osmos vs Star Command

The clearest difference is rating: Osmos at 4.8 against Star Command's 4.0. Osmos also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 66%) and chart position (#57 vs unranked). Star Command's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 7 months) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Osmos costs $3.99 and Star Command $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Osmos holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 899 and 911 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Osmos's written reviews are positive against 66% of Star Command's.

Osmos ships an update every 7 months, Star Command every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Osmos | Star Command |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (899 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmos/id382991304/reviews)** | [4.0 (911 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-command/id632079234/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 899 | **911** |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 66.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#57** | — |
| Size | 48 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hemisphere Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/379323385) | [Star Command, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/632079238) |

## What reviewers say

### Osmos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmos/id382991304)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Paid · Puzzle, #106 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Navigate a cosmic world as a galactic mote. Absorb smaller organisms to grow while avoiding larger predators. This physics-based survival game features stunning graphics and an ambient soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Absorb smaller organisms to grow, Avoid larger predators, Stellar graphics, Ambient soundtrack, 72 levels across 8 worlds, Multiplayer mode

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Mesmerizing visuals and aesthetics
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and audio design
- 🧠 Challenging and thought-provoking gameplay
- 🕰️ Ability to control time/speed
- 🕊️ Relaxing and meditative experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Frustratingly difficult at times
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🖥️ Not optimized for larger screens (iPad)
- 🔍 Lack of zoom/scale controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices/OS versions
- Compatibility issues with newer hardware

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Multiplayer mode improvements
- Customization options (e.g. music, visuals)
- Difficulty settings or accessibility options


### Star Command

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-command/id632079234)

Command your own starship, recruit and level up your crew, and explore a vast universe. Engage in tactical combat, manage ship roles, and make decisions that impact your journey through space.

**Highlights:** Build and command your starship, Hire and level up crew members, Explore the universe, Defend against alien civilizations, Tactical combat and ship management, Multiple ship hull choices, Discover alien species

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing game
- 🚀 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 🚀 Great music and visuals
- 👍 No in-app purchases
- 👍 Replayability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🐛 UI issues (e.g. buttons off-screen)
- 🔍 Short story/content
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔍 Lack of updates/new content

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Crew members getting stuck or lost
- Weapons/UI elements disappearing
- Progression/save data issues

**Requested features**

- More ships, rooms, and customization options
- Expanded story and missions
- Multiplayer and co-op modes
- Ability to board enemy ships
- Improved crew management and AI


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Osmos free?

Osmos costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Star Command free?

Star Command costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Osmos or Star Command?

Osmos is rated higher. Osmos averages 4.8 out of 5 from 899 ratings, while Star Command averages 4.0 from 911 ratings.

### Do Osmos or Star Command have ads?

Neither Osmos nor Star Command shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Osmos or Star Command?

Osmos ships an update every 7 months, and Star Command every 10 days. Most recently, Osmos was updated on November 13, 2026 and Star Command on November 13, 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.*