Comparison

Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro vs Star Command

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro

Simulate and customize zombie outbreaks on real-world maps. Control outbreak parameters, observe infection spread, and even intervene with military support. Explore thousands of locations globally.

Highlights
  • Real-world map simulation
  • Customizable outbreak parameters
  • Observe infection spread
  • Military intervention options
  • Thousands of global locations
  • Offline map support
Features
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Zombie Outbreak Simulator is a sandbox app where you can customize your own zombie outbreak. Choose from thousands of real locations around the world on Google Maps! ◆ Over 3 million downloads! ◆ • "a killer timewaster" - Gizmodo • "zombies plus Google Maps equals fun" - Games Radar • "a splendid idea, no matter how omnipresent zombies may be" - Rock, Paper, Shotgun • Apple Staff Favorite in the US, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Spain and 14 other countries! • Top 5 in Simulation and Strategy on the iPad! Watch a zombie outbreak unfold in real world environments, and alter the outbreak parameters to your liking. Do you prefer old-school slow movers, or the new fast movers? Is the population armed? How well can they shoot? How many police will be on patrol? Customize your own outbreak then watch the chaos unfold. Zoom in and out to keep track of the infection as it spreads across the map! Watch from a high satellite view to get an overview of the infection, or zoom right in and watch as civilians run for their lives, shoot at zombies and inevitably become infected. Keep track of the people's only hope - local law enforcement, as they fight back against overwhelming odds. Join in the action by raining fire from above with Mk81 and Mk82 bombs, delivered by A-10 Tank Killers! Parachute soldiers into the front lines to protect the civilians. Deploy helicopters to rescue civilians before they become overwhelmed. From the Settings screen you can change the following parameters: • Civilian numbers • Civilian armed % • Civilian accuracy • Initial zombie numbers • Zombie outbreak direction (N, E, S, W, Map Wide) • Zombie speed • Infection time (how long it takes for infected civs to turn into zombies) • Number of police • Police accuracy • Soldier accuracy From the Map Select screen you can choose from: • 15 featured online maps, using Google Maps • 5 offline maps (play anywhere even without an Internet connection) • Over 2,500 player maps using Google Maps, created by players of the game at www.class3outbreak.com Not sure if you want to buy this app? Try the free version of Zombie Outbreak Simulator instead!

About

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.

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
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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

Screenshots

Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro4 screens
Star Command4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Star Command at every 10 days against Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro's every 2 months. Star Command also leads on chart position (#96 vs unranked) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro costs $4.99 and Star Command $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 321 and 905 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro's written reviews are positive against 66% of Star Command's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro ships an update every 2 months, Star Command every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro versus Star Command: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZombie Outbreak Simulator ProStar Command
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.3 (321 ratings) — better4.0 (905 ratings)
Positive reviews65.1% of reviews66.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings321905 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#96 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB101 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBinary Space Pty LtdStar Command, LLC

Customer experience

Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro

All ratings321 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral6.5%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews272 reviews
Positive65.1%
Neutral9.9%
Negative25.0%

Star Command

All ratings905 ratings
Positive73.1%
Neutral8.7%
Negative18.1%
Written reviews833 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral13.1%
Negative20.8%

User reviews

Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro

From 321 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game
  • 🚀 Great concept
  • 💡 Interesting simulation
  • 🚀 Awesome for zombie fans

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy performance
  • 🔍 Limited map options
  • 🔍 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🔍 Lack of content updates

Star Command

From 905 App Store ratings

What 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

Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Online/player maps not working
  • Civilians/zombies getting stuck on terrain
  • Frequent crashes and performance issues

Requested features

6 requests
  • More map options and customization
  • Ability to control zombies/civilians
  • Addition of new zombie/civilian types
  • More military/defensive options (tanks, turrets, etc.)
  • Ability to create safe zones and barricades
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  • Improved AI for zombies and civilians

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

None

Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Star Command

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro free?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro 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, Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro or Star Command?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro is rated higher. Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro averages 4.3 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while Star Command averages 4.0 from 905 ratings.
Do Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro or Star Command have ads?
Neither Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro nor Star Command shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro or Star Command?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Star Command every 10 days. Most recently, Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro was updated on September 23, 2026 and Star Command on September 23, 2026.

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