# Rebuild vs Star Command

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 ratings volume (905 vs 259). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rebuild | Star Command |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rebuild/id478523928/reviews)** | [4.0 (905 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-command/id632079234/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 259 | **905** |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 66.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #175 | **#111** |
| Size | 64 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Northway Games Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/478524231) | [Star Command, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/632079238) |

## What reviewers say

### Rebuild

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rebuild/id478523928)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Turn-based strategy gameplay, Zombie apocalypse survival, City reclamation, Resource management, Randomly generated cities, Customizable characters, Multiple endings

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Terrific simple strategy game
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun
- 👍 Great game and an OG player
- 👍 Love this game since childhood

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Winter mode too difficult
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Screen too small on newer devices
- 💰 Paid version when free version exists

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes, especially on larger maps
- Difficulty saving and deleting save files
- Orientation issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- 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

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

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Paid · Strategy, #123 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 Rebuild free?

Rebuild costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Star Command free?

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

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

Rebuild is rated higher. Rebuild averages 4.6 out of 5 from 259 ratings, while Star Command averages 4.0 from 905 ratings.

### Do Rebuild or Star Command have ads?

Neither Rebuild nor Star Command shows ads.

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

Rebuild ships an update every 2 months, and Star Command every 10 days. Most recently, Rebuild was updated on September 29, 2026 and Star Command on September 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Rebuild or Star Command?

Rebuild currently peaks at #175 in the App Store charts, and Star Command at #111. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*