# Star Command vs Anime Studio Story

The clearest difference is update cadence: Star Command at every 10 days against Anime Studio Story's every 9 months. Star Command also leads on ratings volume (905 vs 30) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). Anime Studio Story's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Star Command costs $2.99 and Anime Studio Story $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Star Command against 4.0 for Anime Studio Story. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Command has 905 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Star Command's written reviews are positive against 65% of Anime Studio Story's.

Star Command ships an update every 10 days, Anime Studio Story every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Command | Anime Studio Story |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (905 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-command/id632079234/reviews) | [4.0 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anime-studio-story/id1077611503/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **905** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 65.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#185** | — |
| Size | 101 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Star Command, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/632079238) | [Kairosoft Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/381477233) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Command

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

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Paid · Strategy (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


### Anime Studio Story

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anime-studio-story/id1077611503)

Create your own anime series with a custom character. Design your hero, choose show categories, and equip your studio with essential facilities. Train your staff to produce classic anime that will captivate audiences and bring prestige to your studio.

**Highlights:** Custom character creation, Anime production simulation, Studio facility management, Staff training and education, Show category selection, Ranking system

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 👍 Good replay value
- 👍 Creative freedom
- 👍 Reminds of Game Dev Story

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Repetitive gameplay loop
- 👎 Too similar to Game Dev Story
- 👎 Limited features
- 👎 Tedious discovery of new designs
- 👎 Annoying background music

**Reported bugs**

- Translation not complete
- Too large on screen, buttons inaccessible
- Cannot rotate screen
- Download issues
- App crashes

**Requested features**

- Sequel to be free titled “Anime Story Studio”
- Make animations of people watching shows
- Watch shows in 30-second shorts
- Make own short and post it
- Add more themes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Command free?

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

### Is Anime Studio Story free?

Anime Studio Story costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Star Command or Anime Studio Story?

Star Command and Anime Studio Story are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 905 and 30 ratings respectively.

### Do Star Command or Anime Studio Story have ads?

Neither Star Command nor Anime Studio Story shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Star Command or Anime Studio Story?

Star Command ships an update every 10 days, and Anime Studio Story every 9 months. Most recently, Star Command was updated on October 2, 2026 and Anime Studio Story on October 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.*