# Heroes and Castles Premium vs Star Command

The clearest difference is rating: Heroes and Castles Premium at 4.9 against Star Command's 4.0. Heroes and Castles Premium also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 66%) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). Star Command's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and chart position (#89 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Heroes and Castles Premium costs $1.99 and Star Command $2.99 up front. Heroes and Castles Premium sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Star Command asks for nothing beyond the download.

Heroes and Castles Premium holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 304 and 910 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Heroes and Castles Premium's written reviews are positive against 66% of Star Command's.

Heroes and Castles Premium ships an update every 3 weeks, Star Command every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Heroes and Castles Premium | Star Command |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (304 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heroes-and-castles-premium/id563297418/reviews)** | [4.0 (910 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-command/id632079234/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 304 | **910** |
| Positive reviews | **89.9% of reviews** | 66.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#89** |
| Size | 504 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Foursaken Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366197999) | [Star Command, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/632079238) |

## What reviewers say

### Heroes and Castles Premium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heroes-and-castles-premium/id563297418)

Defend your castle against hordes of enemies in this action-RPG and strategy game. Choose a hero, summon an army, and build up your defenses to fight off the undead, orcs, and goblins. Engage in epic battles with unique heroes and diverse units.

**Highlights:** 3rd person action-RPG combat, Castle defense strategy, Summon diverse armies, Hero leveling and skills, Castle building and upgrades, 2-player co-op multiplayer

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crystals1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ranger Hero | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mage Hero | $0.99 | one-time |
| Veteran Hero | $0.99 | one-time |
| Barbarian Hero | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crystals2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero Alternate Skins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crystals3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystals4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystals5 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Great game
- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Smooth controls
- 🎨 Good graphics
- 🔥 Awesome combat

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Multiplayer crashes
- 🔨 Difficulty spikes
- 🕹️ Clunky controls
- 🔧 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Lacking customization

**Reported bugs**

- Campaign progress reset
- Crashes on certain devices
- Multiplayer desync issues
- Siege mode imbalance

**Requested features**

- More character classes
- Expanded castle customization
- Improved multiplayer stability
- Difficulty settings
- Ability to attack castles


### Star Command

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

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Paid · Strategy, #98 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 Heroes and Castles Premium free?

Heroes and Castles Premium 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, Heroes and Castles Premium or Star Command?

Heroes and Castles Premium is rated higher. Heroes and Castles Premium averages 4.9 out of 5 from 304 ratings, while Star Command averages 4.0 from 910 ratings.

### Do Heroes and Castles Premium or Star Command have ads?

Neither Heroes and Castles Premium nor Star Command shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Heroes and Castles Premium or Star Command?

Heroes and Castles Premium ships an update every 3 weeks, and Star Command every 10 days. Most recently, Heroes and Castles Premium was updated on November 1, 2026 and Star Command on November 1, 2026.

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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.*