# Star Command vs Star Trek Timelines

The clearest difference is price: Star Trek Timelines at Free against Star Command's $2.99. Star Trek Timelines also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (7.5K vs 905). Star Command's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Star Trek Timelines is free to download; Star Command costs $2.99 up front. Star Trek Timelines sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Star Command asks for nothing beyond the download.

Star Trek Timelines holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Trek Timelines has 7.5K ratings behind it against 905, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Star Command's written reviews are positive against 59% of Star Trek Timelines's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Star Command ships an update every 10 days, Star Trek Timelines every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Command | Star Trek Timelines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (905 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-command/id632079234/reviews) | **[4.5 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-trek-timelines/id1001250333/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 905 | **7.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 58.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | #130 |
| Size | 101 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Star Command, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/632079238) | [Tilting Point Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/501830754) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Command

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

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Paid · Strategy, #139 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


### Star Trek Timelines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-trek-timelines/id1001250333)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a sci-fi adventure across the Star Trek universe. Assemble iconic crews, command legendary starships, and engage in epic space battles. Build alliances, conquer planets, and save the galaxy from a time anomaly.

**Highlights:** Assemble crews from all Star Trek series, Command iconic starships, Join alliances and occupy space, Engage in 3D starship battles (PvE/PvP), Upgrade battleships and characters, Explore infinite universes

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Card Purchase | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stick of Dilithium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ensign Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chunk of Dilithium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cadet Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Dilithium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Commander Offer | $24.99 | one-time |
| Box of Dilithium | $49.99 | one-time |
| Admiral Offer | $49.99 | one-time |
| Shipment of Dilithium | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 True to Star Trek franchise
- 🤖 Vast collection of characters
- 🌟 Impressive graphics and attention to detail

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Heavily focused on in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Repetitive and grindy gameplay
- 🤯 Overwhelming for new players
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Incorrect character/ship stats
- Unreliable server connectivity
- Inventory management problems

**Requested features**

- More interactive ship battles
- Improved fleet management features
- Better tutorial and onboarding process
- Increased free-to-play progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Command free?

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

### Is Star Trek Timelines free?

Star Trek Timelines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Star Command or Star Trek Timelines?

Star Trek Timelines is rated higher. Star Command averages 4.0 out of 5 from 905 ratings, while Star Trek Timelines averages 4.5 from 7.5K ratings.

### Do Star Command or Star Trek Timelines have ads?

Star Trek Timelines shows ads; Star Command does not.

### Which is updated more often, Star Command or Star Trek Timelines?

Star Command ships an update every 10 days, and Star Trek Timelines every 6 weeks. Most recently, Star Command was updated on September 23, 2026 and Star Trek Timelines on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Star Command or Star Trek Timelines?

Star Command currently peaks at #119 in the App Store charts, and Star Trek Timelines at #130. 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.*