Comparison

Space Wars 3D vs Stellar Trek Galaxies

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

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About

Space Wars 3D

Pilot your spaceship through the galaxy to defend your planet from an alien invasion. Engage in fast-paced arcade-style combat, utilizing barrel rolls and automatic firing. Collect power-ups and devastating bombs to defeat increasingly dangerous alien forces in stunning 3D.

Highlights
  • Full 3D space combat
  • Multiple control types (stick and tilt)
  • Automatic firing
  • Collect power-ups
  • Fight diverse alien hordes
  • Use the Cosmos Bomb
Features
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The galaxy is under attack and only your piloting can save us! A merciless alien race has their sights set on our planet, and the only opposition left is you! Pilot your ship through the galaxy blasting an alien race to pieces all in gorgeous 3D! Fast paced arcade style gameplay gets you into the action fast! The choice is yours: control your ship with an on screen control stick or use your device’s tilt control. Turn your ship quickly to execute death-defying BARREL ROLLS to shrug off enemy attacks with style! Firing is automatic, just aim and vaporize the enemy fleet! The more enemies you destroy the more power-ups, health packs, and COSOMS BOMBS you can collect! • Full 3D Space Combat! • Multiple Control Types for all players! • Collect Power Ups! • Fight an alien horde: Each type more deadly than the last! • Use the awesome COSMOS BOMB to decimate all enemies on screen!

About

Stellar Trek Galaxies

Command a starship to save the galaxy from ruthless enemy forces. Explore sectors, engage in combat, upgrade your vessel with crystals, and utilize powerful weapons. Balance offense with strategic repairs and resource management to rebuild civilization.

Highlights
  • Starship command and control
  • Sector exploration and navigation
  • Space combat and enemy engagement
  • Starship upgrades with crystals
  • Starbase for repairs and R&R
  • Strategic use of special weapons
  • Resource management (energy, shields)
Features
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*** Take command of your very own starship and save the galaxy. *** STELLAR TREK GALAXIES — the classic space-combat adventure, rebuilt and massively expanded with mission-based exploration, trading, mining and deep ship upgrades. The Federation has been destroyed. Most of our fleet lies in ruins — only remnants remain. You are our last hope! With your handpicked crew and a patched-up ship, it's up to you to drive the enemy forces back and save civilization from extinction. The enemy is ruthless and has been destroying everyone in their path. We believe you have the skills to save us all! Starting out as an ensign, you'll be thrown straight into the action in a do-or-die fight for survival. Space is divided into many sectors, each split into quadrants. In each quadrant you might find enemies, planets, stars, and a starbase or two. Shields up, torpedoes armed — fly your starship, take the war to the enemy, and help build the new Concordiat of Man. NEW — MISSION MODE Take on freelance jobs across living, dynamic sectors: • Patrol nav routes and flush out raiders • Assault heavily defended enemy bases • Escort vulnerable freighters through hostile space • Recover stolen cargo and dilithium shipments • Hunt down and eliminate pirate leaders Enemies and difficulty scale with the sector — the deeper you push, the more dangerous the galaxy becomes. SCOUTING THE SECTOR Scroll the map and tap to use your impulse engines for short hops. To travel farther, bring up your Star Chart to see local space, select a quadrant, and Engage Warp to start your trek! The chart shows your starbases — red if under attack, green if all is clear. REPAIR & RESUPPLY When energy runs low, your shields fail, or your hull is damaged, head to your local starbase for some R&R while your ship is repaired and rearmed. CRYSTALS & UPGRADES Victory is rewarded in dilithium crystals. Mine them from local planets, then spend them to upgrade your starship into a galaxy-conquering warship. Trade cargo between starbases for credits, and rise in rank from ensign to fleet captain as you level up your ship and crew. Earn free crystals along the way, or purchase them to fast-track your fleet. WEAPON OF LAST RESORT — THE DEATH RAY! When you're surrounded and things look grim, it's time for the Death Ray. Roll the dice: obliterate everything in the quadrant... or go out in a gallant act of self-immolation! WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS — CALL FOR HELP! Your ship is floating scrap, your crew mostly gone... it's time to Call for Help! Why fly solo when you've got a friend at your back? Time to hand some back... GOOD HUNTING OUT THERE! It's a cold, hard universe and space is full of enemies. Balance your attacks with recovery at a nearby starbase and you'll progress. The enemy has a few tricks up their sleeve they won't hesitate to use — and watch out for black holes and supernovas! TIPS • Watch your energy and shields; return to a starbase often to recharge and repair. • Mine planets for crystals to speed up upgrades. • Sell cargo at starbases for extra credits. The universe of Stellar Trek can be ruthless — and space is full of surprises.

Screenshots

Space Wars 3D4 screens
Stellar Trek Galaxies4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Space Wars 3D at 4.3 against Stellar Trek Galaxies's 3.5. Space Wars 3D also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). Stellar Trek Galaxies's advantage is ratings volume (107 vs 20). On price, review sentiment 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

Both are free to download. Stellar Trek Galaxies sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Space Wars 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Space Wars 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stellar Trek Galaxies has 107 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Space Wars 3D's written reviews are positive against 53% of Stellar Trek Galaxies's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Space Wars 3D versus Stellar Trek Galaxies: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace Wars 3DStellar Trek Galaxies
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (20 ratings) — better3.5 (107 ratings)
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews52.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20107 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS4.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB91 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperShiny Box Games, LLCgreg brady

Customer experience

Space Wars 3D

All ratings20 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative36.4%

Stellar Trek Galaxies

All ratings107 ratings
Positive59.8%
Neutral9.3%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive52.7%
Neutral11.6%
Negative35.7%

Bugs and requests

Space Wars 3D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Stellar Trek Galaxies

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Game crashes on startup or during gameplay
  • Memory leak causing performance degradation
  • Controls become unresponsive after ads
  • Invisible enemies remaining in levels
  • Save game functionality crashes
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  • Docking requires multiple attempts
  • Incompatible with iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone X+
  • Runtime errors after updates
  • Game hangs when returning from ads
  • Torpedo aiming and firing issues
  • Battle computer intermittent functionality
  • Planets with single dilithium crystal cannot be harvested
  • In-game notifications interfere with gameplay
  • Radiation cloud short-circuit mechanic causes self-destruct
  • Double charging for in-app purchases
  • Lost progress after reinstallation
  • Ad close button inaccessible

Requested features

16 requests
  • More challenging difficulty levels
  • Additional ship varieties and customization
  • First-person shooter perspective
  • Science and exploration missions
  • Diplomacy and trading mechanics
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  • More sectors and expanded content
  • Improved docking interface
  • Faster mining/resource gathering
  • Confirmation dialogs for save/exit
  • Reduced ad frequency (ads after levels only)
  • Support for iPhone X+ notch
  • iPad resolution optimization
  • Tutorial and better instructions
  • Federation ship restoration
  • 3D graphics upgrade
  • In-game communication with enemies

In-app purchases

None

Space Wars 3D

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Stellar Trek Galaxies

One-time9
  • 100 Crystals$0.99
  • 200 Crystals$1.99
  • No Ads$1.99
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  • 500 Crystals$4.99
  • 1000 Crystals$8.99
  • 2000 Crystals$14.99
  • 5000 Crystals$25.99
  • 10000 Crystals$49.99
  • 20000 Crystals$89.99

Questions

Is Space Wars 3D free?
Space Wars 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stellar Trek Galaxies free?
Stellar Trek Galaxies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Space Wars 3D or Stellar Trek Galaxies?
Space Wars 3D is rated higher. Space Wars 3D averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Stellar Trek Galaxies averages 3.5 from 107 ratings.
Do Space Wars 3D or Stellar Trek Galaxies have ads?
Stellar Trek Galaxies shows ads; Space Wars 3D does not.

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