# Oh! Edo Towns vs Star Command

The clearest difference is rating: Oh! Edo Towns at 4.7 against Star Command's 4.0. Oh! Edo Towns also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Star Command's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (905 vs 48). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Oh! Edo Towns costs $4.99 and Star Command $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Oh! Edo Towns holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Command has 905 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Oh! Edo Towns's written reviews are positive against 66% of Star Command's.

Oh! Edo Towns ships an update every 20 months, Star Command every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Oh! Edo Towns | Star Command |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oh-edo-towns/id474177077/reviews)** | [4.0 (905 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-command/id632079234/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **905** |
| Positive reviews | **86.9% of reviews** | 66.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#91** |
| Size | 80 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kairosoft Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/381477233) | [Star Command, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/632079238) |

## What reviewers say

### Oh! Edo Towns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oh-edo-towns/id474177077)

Build your own samurai town in Edo period Japan. Strategically place buildings to create combos and boost your town's yield. Rewrite history with your unique medieval marvels.

**Highlights:** Build Edo period towns, Strategic building placement, Create building combos, Boost town yield, Rewrite history, Screen rotation and zoom

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💜 Never gets old
- 🎮 Love this game!
- 🤩 So fun!
- 🎉 Played 100 years!
- 🇯🇵 Hoping for more Japanese-style games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 So many bugs?
- 🤔 Combos
- 💰 More land PLEASE!!!!!!!!!

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes
- Newspaper reporting new buildings when only unlocked
- Game finishing in 6th year instead of 16th

**Requested features**

- More Japanese-style games
- More land to build on
- More buildings
- Hotel game
- Ninja game


### Star Command

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

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Paid · Strategy, #95 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

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 Oh! Edo Towns free?

Oh! Edo Towns costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Star Command free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Oh! Edo Towns or Star Command?

Oh! Edo Towns is rated higher. Oh! Edo Towns averages 4.7 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Star Command averages 4.0 from 905 ratings.

### Do Oh! Edo Towns or Star Command have ads?

Neither Oh! Edo Towns nor Star Command shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Oh! Edo Towns or Star Command?

Oh! Edo Towns ships an update every 20 months, and Star Command every 10 days. Most recently, Oh! Edo Towns was updated on October 12, 2026 and Star Command on October 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.*