Comparison

Star Command vs Battlevoid

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Battlevoid

Embark on a challenging space exploration adventure. Command your fleet, manage resources, and engage in strategic real-time battles across procedurally generated galaxies. Your decisions are crucial for humanity's survival.

Highlights
  • Space exploration and adventure
  • Roguelike and turn-based strategy
  • Real-time space battles
  • Procedurally generated galaxies
  • Fleet and equipment management
  • Unique turret upgrade system
Features
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** PREMIUM GAME - No In-App Purchases. Pay once, play forever! ** ** SERIES NAME Updated to Battlevoid from Battlestation. Now with more content! ** 4.5/5 "A Space Battle RTS Done Right" - Pocketmeta.com Battlevoid: Harbinger is a hard sci-fi space exploration game blending roguelike, turn-based, star map strategy, and real-time space battles. You are a young commander given the task to venture out into enemy territories, far away from home to unknown galaxies, never knowing what you will face as you jump out from hyperspace. In Battlevoid: Harbinger you will have to make decisions regarding your fleet and equipment, face surprising elements, use the human built Battlestation to your advantage and battle fiercely for survival as you defend humanity. Strategy, tactics, and resource management are the core of Battlevoid: Harbinger. Plan your ship's offenses and defenses. Fortify your ships against enemy weapons, and wield them wisely. Lure your enemies into traps, or distract your foes with distress beacons. Previously known as Battlestation, Battlevoid: Harbinger has been praised by the press and gamers, creating a solid community for the game. * Intense and gripping sci-fi space adventure simulation * Explore new procedurally generated galaxies each playthrough * Galaxies full of mysterious places and dangerous encounters * Carry out missions, discover new technology, and help humanity survive * Unique turret upgrade system, never seen in a game before. * Superb pixel graphics and effects * Take cover behind the Battlestation when things get rough. Website: http://bugbyte.fi Twitter: https://twitter.com/BattlestationPC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BattlestationGame

Screenshots

Star Command4 screens
Battlevoid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Battlevoid at 4.7 against Star Command's 4.0. Battlevoid also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 66%) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). Star Command's advantage is chart position (#136 vs unranked) and ratings volume (905 vs 178). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Star Command costs $2.99 and Battlevoid $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Battlevoid holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Command has 905 ratings behind it against 178, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Star Command's written reviews are positive against 81% of Battlevoid's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star Command ships an update every 10 days, Battlevoid every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Star Command versus Battlevoid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar CommandBattlevoid
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.0 (905 ratings)4.7 (178 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews81.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings905 — better178
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#136 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB121 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperStar Command, LLCBugbyte

Customer experience

Star Command

All ratings905 ratings
Positive73.1%
Neutral8.7%
Negative18.1%
Written reviews833 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral13.1%
Negative20.8%

Battlevoid

All ratings178 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews257 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.6%
Negative12.1%

User reviews

Star Command

From 905 App Store ratings

What 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

Battlevoid

From 178 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 👍 Challenging and fun
  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 🚀 Lots of replay value
  • 👍 Nicely balanced

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔧 Needs more polish
  • 🔧 Steep learning curve
  • 🔧 Lacks explanation/tutorial
  • 🔧 Unbalanced progression

Bugs and requests

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

Battlevoid

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes and save issues
  • Map scrolling/visibility problems
  • Selling items bug
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

7 requests
  • More ships and weapons
  • Expanded campaign/story
  • Ability to name/customize ships
  • Co-op multiplayer mode
  • Sandbox/freeplay mode
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  • Improved ship/weapon stats display
  • Ability to listen to own music

In-app purchases

None

Star Command

No in-app purchases

None

Battlevoid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Star Command free?
Star Command costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Battlevoid free?
Battlevoid costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Star Command or Battlevoid?
Battlevoid is rated higher. Star Command averages 4.0 out of 5 from 905 ratings, while Battlevoid averages 4.7 from 178 ratings.
Do Star Command or Battlevoid have ads?
Neither Star Command nor Battlevoid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Star Command or Battlevoid?
Star Command ships an update every 10 days, and Battlevoid every 2 weeks. Most recently, Star Command was updated on October 1, 2026 and Battlevoid on October 1, 2026.

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