# Star Command vs 60 Parsecs!

The clearest difference is rating: 60 Parsecs! at 4.7 against Star Command's 4.0. 60 Parsecs! also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Star Command's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and chart position (#125 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Star Command costs $2.99 and 60 Parsecs! $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

60 Parsecs! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 905 and 419 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Star Command's written reviews are positive against 73% of 60 Parsecs!'s.

Star Command ships an update every 10 days, 60 Parsecs! every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Command | 60 Parsecs! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (905 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-command/id632079234/reviews) | **[4.7 (419 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/60-parsecs/id1291429551/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **905** | 419 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **73.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#125** | — |
| Size | 101 MB | 459 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Star Command, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/632079238) | [Robot Gentleman sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072395466) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Command

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

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Paid · Strategy, #151 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


### 60 Parsecs!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/60-parsecs/id1291429551)

Embark on a dark comedy sci-fi adventure where you have 60 seconds to scavenge supplies and crew before your space station explodes. Lead your unprepared astronauts through the cosmos, making tough decisions to survive and find a new home in a procedurally generated, permadeath journey.

**Highlights:** Scavenge and evacuate in 60 seconds, Dark comedy sci-fi setting, Crew and resource management, Procedural generation, Permadeath adventure, Crafting and exploration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🚀 Lots of replayability
- 💡 Interesting characters and storylines
- 👍 Smooth controls and interface
- 👍 Great graphics and art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Performance issues on older devices
- 🤔 Can feel repetitive after a while
- 🤔 Some mechanics could be better explained

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes at the end of a playthrough
- Certain events/choices not working as expected
- Screen goes black on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add more planets and environments to explore
- Implement controller support
- Provide difficulty options
- Add more language support (e.g. Spanish, Vietnamese, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Command free?

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

### Is 60 Parsecs! free?

60 Parsecs! costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Star Command or 60 Parsecs!?

60 Parsecs! is rated higher. Star Command averages 4.0 out of 5 from 905 ratings, while 60 Parsecs! averages 4.7 from 419 ratings.

### Do Star Command or 60 Parsecs! have ads?

Neither Star Command nor 60 Parsecs! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Star Command or 60 Parsecs!?

Star Command ships an update every 10 days, and 60 Parsecs! every 4 months. Most recently, Star Command was updated on September 26, 2026 and 60 Parsecs! on September 25, 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.*