# Star Command vs Space Arena

The clearest difference is price: Space Arena at Free against Star Command's $2.99. Space Arena also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (18K vs 905). Star Command's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Space Arena is free to download; Star Command costs $2.99 up front. Space Arena sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Star Command asks for nothing beyond the download.

Space Arena holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Arena has 18K 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 54% of Space Arena'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, Space Arena monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Command | Space Arena |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (905 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-command/id632079234/reviews) | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-arena-construct-and-fight/id1134614037/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 905 | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 101 MB | 390 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Star Command, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/632079238) | [HC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/482544510) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Command

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

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Paid · Strategy, #168 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


### Space Arena

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-arena-construct-and-fight/id1134614037)

Design and battle custom spaceships in a futuristic arena. Compete against other players worldwide to prove your design skills and climb the ranks. Unlock new blueprints and modules to create unique, powerful vessels for epic space combat.

**Highlights:** Unique gameplay, Unlockable spaceship blueprints, Masses of building modules, Beautiful space battles, Multiplayer ranking system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Celestium Bundle #1 (Sale4) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads + 20 Celestium | $2.09 | one-time |
| 300 Celestium (Sale) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Celestium Bundle #1 | $4.19 | one-time |
| Ship Wing + Bonus | $5.19 | one-time |
| Exclusive special pack | $5.19 | one-time |
| Pirates special offer! | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Super good offer | $7.49 | one-time |
| Age Eagle ship | $8.49 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Iota + bonus | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1350 Celestium (Sale) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Celestium Bundle #2 | $10.49 | one-time |
| Pirates special offer! | $10.49 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pirates special offer! | $18.99 | one-time |
| Destroyer Vega Ship | $20.99 | one-time |
| Celestium Bundle #3 | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unique ship building mechanics
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Potential for strategy and customization
- 🚀 Decent progression without spending money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Matchmaking issues and unbalanced opponents
- ⏱️ Excessive repair times and waiting
- 💰 Pay-to-win elements and expensive upgrades
- 🐛 Inconsistent ship behavior and AI
- 🔍 Lack of visual feedback during battles

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and account data loss issues
- Glitches with daily challenges and rewards
- Incorrect or misleading in-app purchase offers

**Requested features**

- Add visual combat animations
- Improve matchmaking and ship balancing
- Reduce repair times or add alternative progression
- Allow ship rotation and more customization options
- Implement a sandbox mode for testing builds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Command free?

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

### Is Space Arena free?

Space Arena is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Star Command or Space Arena?

Space Arena is rated higher. Star Command averages 4.0 out of 5 from 905 ratings, while Space Arena averages 4.7 from 18K ratings.

### Do Star Command or Space Arena have ads?

Space Arena shows ads; Star Command does not.

### Which is updated more often, Star Command or Space Arena?

Star Command ships an update every 10 days, and Space Arena monthly. Most recently, Star Command was updated on September 26, 2026 and Space Arena on September 24, 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.*