# Star Empire vs OptiFlight

The clearest difference is rating: OptiFlight at 4.6 against Star Empire's 3.7. OptiFlight also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 23 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 3). Star Empire's advantage is iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Star Empire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and OptiFlight sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OptiFlight holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OptiFlight has 1.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Star Empire's written reviews are positive against 80% of OptiFlight's.

Star Empire ships an update every 23 months, OptiFlight every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Empire | OptiFlight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-empire/id468686957/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optiflight/id1490464625/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DeadRatGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/302331461) | [Krish Suchdev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378468452) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Empire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-empire/id468686957)

Engage in tactical space combat with a Match 3 twist. Defend your sector against four alien races, each with unique abilities. Strategically maneuver ships, manage resources for repairs and upgrades, and make critical decisions to destroy enemy bases.

**Highlights:** Tactical space combat, Match 3 gameplay, Defend against alien races, Resource management, Ship upgrades, Strategic decision-making

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |


### OptiFlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optiflight/id1490464625)

Design intricate flight networks to connect cities and guide passengers efficiently. Adapt your routes to dynamic events like airport rushes and closures across over 350 themed levels. Test your strategic planning skills in historical, present-day, and weather-simulated scenarios.

**Highlights:** Design flight networks, Create historical flight maps, Simulate inclement weather, Use real-world cities, 350+ levels, Analyze in-game statistics, Compete on leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.00 | one-time |
| OptiFlight Expansion | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $5.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Empire free?

Star Empire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OptiFlight free?

OptiFlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Star Empire or OptiFlight?

OptiFlight is rated higher. Star Empire averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while OptiFlight averages 4.6 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Star Empire or OptiFlight have ads?

Neither Star Empire nor OptiFlight shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Star Empire or OptiFlight?

Star Empire ships an update every 23 months, and OptiFlight every 6 weeks. Most recently, Star Empire was updated on October 16, 2026 and OptiFlight on October 22, 2026.

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