# MechWarrior vs Star Command

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MechWarrior | Star Command |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [3.1 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechwarrior-tactical-command/id557552094/reviews) | **[4.0 (905 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-command/id632079234/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 122 | **905** |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | **66.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #194 | **#111** |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Personae Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/284653060) | [Star Command, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/632079238) |

## What reviewers say

### MechWarrior

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechwarrior-tactical-command/id557552094)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time strategy combat, Authentic BattleTech mechanics, Unique touchscreen controls, Full camera rotation, 21 unique missions, Mech customization and upgrades

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Decent port of MechCommander
- 👍 Attention to detail in assets and story
- 👍 Professional voice acting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Unresponsive units and poor pathfinding
- 🐛 Glitches and freezing issues
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔧 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Multiplayer mode
- Expanded campaign with more missions
- Mech customization options
- AI and pathfinding improvements
- Stability and bug fixes


### 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 MechWarrior free?

MechWarrior costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Star Command free?

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

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

Star Command is rated higher. MechWarrior averages 3.1 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Star Command averages 4.0 from 905 ratings.

### Do MechWarrior or Star Command have ads?

Neither MechWarrior nor Star Command shows ads.

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

MechWarrior ships an update every 9 days, and Star Command every 10 days. Most recently, MechWarrior was updated on September 3, 2026 and Star Command on September 28, 2026.

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

MechWarrior currently peaks at #194 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.*