MechWarrior vs Star Command
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MechWarrior
Command a powerful mech lance in real-time strategy battles across 21 missions. Experience authentic BattleTech mechanics with unique touchscreen controls and full camera rotation in a 3D environment. Upgrade your mechs and outmaneuver enemy forces for survival and supremacy.
- Real-time strategy combat
- Authentic BattleTech mechanics
- Unique touchscreen controls
- Full camera rotation
- 21 unique missions
- Mech customization and upgrades
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Control a powerful lance of MechWarriors and battle through the Lyran Commonwealth in 21 missions, across 3 planets. Your first assignment: Outmaneuver the Draconis Combine for supremacy — and survival. The official MechWarrior game for iOS puts the real-time strategy of the BattleTech Universe into the palm of your hand. Stability and graphics may vary depending on performance of device. Check http://www.mechwarriortc.com/compatibility.html for more details. Send your lance of MechWarriors into battle, control their every move and use your best strategies to defeat the enemy. MechWarrior: Tactical Command delivers a unique set of touchscreen controls and the finest real-time strategy (RTS) experience with full camera rotation within the 3D environment. The authentic BattleTech mechanics include heat sensitivity and limbs with individual sources of health and power. Outmaneuver waves of elementals, tanks, and heavily armored mechs. Prepare for the most exciting, authentic BattleTech game ever released to the App Store! Features: Stunning cut-scenes and graphics optimized for iOS 6 with retina display Now a universal app with integration across iOS devices Full camera rotation within the 3D environment Real time tactics and unique game controls Authenticity to the original BattleTech universe and beloved board game 21 unique missions across three planets Three difficulty modes and complete customization for resources, technology, weaponry and BattleMech upgrades Download MechWarrior: Tactical Command today and see why games journalists have raved about it. “One of the best strategy games on iOS.” – TODAYOnline “Makes me feel like a slightly taller Tom Cruise in Minority Report. 9 out of 10.” -– RTSGuru “The gameplay sticks to the original MechWarrior board game without trying to be a straight port.” – Pocket Gamer “Creator Personae Studios is looking to perfectly blend traditional real-time strategy with basic MechWarrior elements.” – Touch Arcade Visit us: mechwarriortc.com Like us: facebook.com/pages/MechWarrior-Tactical-Command/172846279428622 Follow us: twitter.com/MechWarriorTC
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 review sentiment: Star Command at 66% against MechWarrior's 21%. Star Command also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.1) and price ($2.99 vs $7.99). MechWarrior's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On update cadence, 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
MechWarrior costs $7.99 and Star Command $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Star Command holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Command has 905 ratings behind it against 122, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of MechWarrior's written reviews are positive against 66% of Star Command's.
MechWarrior ships an update every 9 days, Star Command every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MechWarrior | Star Command |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.1 (122 ratings) | 4.0 (905 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | 66.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 122 | 905 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #194 | #125 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.3 GB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Personae Studios | Star Command, LLC |
Customer experience
MechWarrior
Star Command
User reviews
MechWarrior
From 122 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Decent port of MechCommander
- 👍 Attention to detail in assets and story
- 👍 Professional voice acting
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Unresponsive units and poor pathfinding
- 🐛 Glitches and freezing issues
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔧 Lack of customization options
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
MechWarrior
Reported bugs
5 issues- Game crashes on mission 4 or 6
- Units get stuck or unresponsive
- Incompatible with iOS 9 and above
- Buttons and UI elements not working
- Saves not working properly
Requested features
5 requests- Multiplayer mode
- Expanded campaign with more missions
- Mech customization options
- AI and pathfinding improvements
- Stability and bug fixes
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
MechWarrior
No in-app purchases
Star Command
No in-app purchases
Questions
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