Comparison

Epic Astro Story 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

Epic Astro Story

Build a thriving space colony on an alien planet, managing resources and constructing buildings. Defend your settlement from hostile alien creatures in exciting battles. Expand your influence and attract intergalactic tourists to your growing space citadel.

Highlights
  • Build roads and houses
  • Cultivate a space citadel
  • Attract alien tourists
  • Engage in cosmic creature battles
  • Resource management
  • Colony expansion
Features
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Ready to test your mettle against the final frontier? Pioneer an untamed planet, building roads and houses for your fellow denizens of the future. Cultivate your quaint colony into a stellar space citadel, and you'll pull alien tourists from everywhere this side of Alpha Centauri! Careful though, not all intelligent life seeks souvenirs. Prepare to engage in heated battle with all manner of cosmic creatures! Win--and you just might be rewarded... Strap into your spacecraft, all systems are go for an epic astro adventure that'll warp you to light speed and beyond! Turn your device to rotate the screen, touch to scroll, and pinch to zoom in and out. Supports iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Note: Screen rotation and zoom are only available on iPhone 3GS and later, iPod touch 2nd generation and later, and iPad. The game now lets you switch between English and Japanese. --- Try searching for "Kairosoft" to see all of our games, or visit us at https://kairopark.jp. Be sure to check out both our free-to-play and our paid games!

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

Epic Astro Story4 screens
Star Command4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Star Command at every 10 days against Epic Astro Story's every 3 months. Star Command also leads on ratings volume (910 vs 27) and chart position (#108 vs unranked). Epic Astro Story's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (79% vs 66%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Epic Astro Story 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

Epic Astro Story holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Command has 910 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Epic Astro Story's written reviews are positive against 66% of Star Command's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Epic Astro Story ships an update every 3 months, Star Command every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Epic Astro Story versus Star Command: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpic Astro StoryStar Command
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.3 (27 ratings) — better4.0 (910 ratings)
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews — better66.2% of reviews
Number of ratings27910 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#108 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB101 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKairosoft Co.,LtdStar Command, LLC

Customer experience

Epic Astro Story

All ratings27 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews260 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral10.8%
Negative10.4%

Star Command

All ratings905 ratings
Positive73.1%
Neutral8.7%
Negative18.1%
Written reviews834 reviews
Positive66.2%
Neutral13.1%
Negative20.7%

User reviews

Epic Astro Story

From 27 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Lightning-fast gameplay
  • 👍 Addictive and engaging
  • 🌟 Excellent value for money
  • 🔍 Interesting exploration and RPG elements
  • 💡 Unique blend of simulation and combat

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs, especially in later game
  • 📖 Incomplete or cut-off text descriptions
  • 🔍 Lack of map/world randomization and replayability
  • 🤔 Some features feel underdeveloped or repetitive

Star Command

From 910 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

Epic Astro Story

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes during battles or at later game stages
  • Screen going black after reaching year 100
  • Residents not working or staying in houses
  • Building costs not fully displayed

Requested features

5 requests
  • More map/world variety and randomization
  • Improved text display and scrolling
  • Ability to rearrange/reorganize the colony
  • Deeper RPG mechanics and character customization
  • Expanded end-game content and challenges

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

Epic Astro Story

No in-app purchases

None

Star Command

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Epic Astro Story free?
Epic Astro Story 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, Epic Astro Story or Star Command?
Epic Astro Story is rated higher. Epic Astro Story averages 4.3 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Star Command averages 4.0 from 910 ratings.
Do Epic Astro Story or Star Command have ads?
Neither Epic Astro Story nor Star Command shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Epic Astro Story or Star Command?
Epic Astro Story ships an update every 3 months, and Star Command every 10 days. Most recently, Epic Astro Story was updated on October 26, 2026 and Star Command on October 26, 2026.

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