# Space Borders vs Star Command

The clearest difference is rating: Space Borders at 4.7 against Star Command's 4.0. Space Borders also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 66%) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). Star Command's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On ads, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Space Borders costs $1.99 and Star Command $2.99 up front. Space Borders sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Star Command asks for nothing beyond the download.

Space Borders 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 167, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Space Borders's written reviews are positive against 66% of Star Command's.

Space Borders ships an update every 2 months, Star Command every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Borders | Star Command |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-borders-alien-encounter/id490625226/reviews)** | [4.0 (905 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-command/id632079234/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 167 | **905** |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 66.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #200 | **#94** |
| Size | 166 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Amasis Brauch](https://appshunter.io/developer/490625369) | [Star Command, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/632079238) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Borders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-borders-alien-encounter/id490625226)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Command a fleet of starships in a real-time strategy war against hostile aliens. Build your armada, harvest resources, and use tactical formations and superweapons to protect Earth and its colonies from annihilation.

**Highlights:** Real-time strategy gameplay, Build and customize fleet (15 ship types), Resource harvesting and upgrades, Tactical ship formations, Superweapons and special powers, Campaign, Survival, and Sandbox modes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Conquest Mode | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Excellent RTS gameplay mechanics
- 💰 No pay-to-win or microtransactions
- 🎨 Charming 2D graphics and visual style
- ⚙️ Deep fleet customization options
- 📱 Works smoothly on older devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes during missions
- 💾 No save/checkpoint system for long missions
- 🎨 Cartoony graphics in newer versions
- 🤖 Poor AI behavior
- ⏱️ Missions are very long without breaks

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes mid-mission with no progress recovery
- Save file corruption and rollback after updates
- Mission failure without clear cause or visibility
- Resource disappearance between campaign episodes
- Harvester ships launching into enemy fire

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer or online gameplay
- Sequel or major expansion
- Additional campaign missions and episodes
- More ship types and varieties
- More turret and weapon options


### Star Command

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

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Paid · Strategy, #112 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 Space Borders free?

Space Borders costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Star Command free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Space Borders or Star Command?

Space Borders is rated higher. Space Borders averages 4.7 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while Star Command averages 4.0 from 905 ratings.

### Do Space Borders or Star Command have ads?

Neither Space Borders nor Star Command shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Borders or Star Command?

Space Borders ships an update every 2 months, and Star Command every 10 days. Most recently, Space Borders was updated on October 5, 2026 and Star Command on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Space Borders or Star Command?

Space Borders currently peaks at #200 in the App Store charts, and Star Command at #94. 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.*