Rebuild vs Star Command
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rebuild
Lead survivors of a zombie apocalypse to rebuild a city. Manage resources, defend your fort, and reclaim buildings one by one. Face rival gangs, illness, and riots in this turn-based strategy game.
- Turn-based strategy gameplay
- Zombie apocalypse survival
- City reclamation
- Resource management
- Randomly generated cities
- Customizable characters
- Multiple endings
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"I don't wave around non-words like 'unputdownable' often, but Rebuild deserves it." - Touch Arcade (4.5/5) "Rebuild is a solid, fun, unique and just plain awesome game." - JayIsGames (4.6/5 Best strategy or simulation game of 2011) GAMEPLAY Gather survivors of the zombie apocalypse and defend your fort against undead attacks. Reclaim one building at a time and put your survivors to work scavenging for food, building houses, rediscovering technology and of course killing zombies. Beware of rival gangs, illness, thieves and even riots as you rebuild a city in this post apocalyptic turn based strategy game. FEATURES - Unique turn-based strategy gameplay - Randomly generated cities - Customizable characters - 5 levels of difficulty - 7 endings to discover - Game Center highscores and achievements
Star Command
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.
- 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
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Build and command your own starship, hire your crew, and explore the universe, and defend against alien civilizations! Star Command™ Game Features - • Universal App - iPad and iPhone included. • Premium game - No In-App Purchase (IAP) roadblocks. • HD support for retina pixel goodness. • Level your crew members up and earn new skills. • Build a ship in your own image! • Four distinct ship hulls to choose from. • Focus on tactical, science or engineering. • Amazing soundtrack intensifies the action and exploration. • Over 10 alien species to discover. Brought to you in beautiful HD pixelated glory, Star Command™ brings to life the challenges and joys of managing a starship. Upgrade your ship, get out into the unknown and watch your crew die grizzly deaths all at your command. Strange and annoying alien civilizations await you at every turn. Manage each of your ships roles, focusing on science skills, tactical combat and ship engineering. Prevent alien invaders from taking over your ship and causing massive amounts of damage with sentry guns. Revive dying crew members with new rooms! And don’t forget that your decisions matter - an enemy made early could come back to haunt you later. If you're a fan of Star Wars and Star Trek, or if you enjoy games like XCOM, Clash of Clans, FTL, or Pixel Starships, you'll love Star Command! ---------------------------- Featured Reviews - "...equal parts challenging and clever, making it a must-play for sci-fi strategy fans." - Maclife "A great mobile space romp which adopts a great theme, great gameplay and will keep you busy for quite a few hours..." - AndroidSpin "With hilarious, self-aware satire and surprisingly deep tactical gameplay, this long-awaited adventure is a must-play for any sci-fi fan and a love letter to all things Star Trek." - Editors' Choice "If you're looking for a strategy title on the iOS that will keep you on your toes, Star Command should more than suffice." - Appspy "Should you dive in immediately? Absolutely." - TouchArcade ---------------------------- Star Command © 2011 Warballoon, LLC (formerly Star Command, LLC). STAR COMMAND and related marks and logos are trademarks of Warballoon, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy: https://www.starcommandgame.com/privacy-apple.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Rebuild at 4.6 against Star Command's 4.0. Rebuild also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). Star Command's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and chart position (#125 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Rebuild costs $2.99 and Star Command $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Rebuild holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 259 and 905 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Rebuild's written reviews are positive against 66% of Star Command's.
Rebuild ships an update every 2 months, Star Command every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rebuild | Star Command |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (259 ratings) — better | 4.0 (905 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews — better | 66.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 259 | 905 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #125 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Northway Games Corp. | Star Command, LLC |
Customer experience
Rebuild
Star Command
User reviews
Rebuild
From 259 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Engaging and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Terrific simple strategy game
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun
- 👍 Great game and an OG player
- 👍 Love this game since childhood
Room to improve
- 🐛 Winter mode too difficult
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Screen too small on newer devices
- 💰 Paid version when free version exists
Star Command
From 905 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Amazing game
- 🚀 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 🚀 Great music and visuals
- 👍 No in-app purchases
- 👍 Replayability
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🐛 UI issues (e.g. buttons off-screen)
- 🔍 Short story/content
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔍 Lack of updates/new content
Bugs and requests
Rebuild
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes and freezes, especially on larger maps
- Difficulty saving and deleting save files
- Orientation issues on newer devices
Requested features
5 requests- More content updates and new features
- Ability to disable winter mode
- More building and gameplay variety
- Multiplayer or co-op mode
- Ability to control characters in battles
Star Command
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game crashes on startup
- Crew members getting stuck or lost
- Weapons/UI elements disappearing
- Progression/save data issues
Requested features
5 requests- 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
In-app purchases
Rebuild
No in-app purchases
Star Command
No in-app purchases









