# Star Command vs Space Station Simulator

The clearest difference is price: Space Station Simulator at Free against Star Command's $2.99. Space Station Simulator also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). Star Command's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and review sentiment (66% vs 36%). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Space Station Simulator is free to download; Star Command costs $2.99 up front. Space Station Simulator sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Star Command asks for nothing beyond the download.

Space Station Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Command has 905 ratings behind it against 108, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Star Command's written reviews are positive against 36% of Space Station Simulator'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 Station Simulator every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Command | Space Station Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (905 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-command/id632079234/reviews) | **[4.3 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-station-simulator/id1333062826/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **905** | 108 |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#81** | — |
| Size | 101 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Star Command, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/632079238) | [Appscraft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652334821) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Command

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

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Paid · Strategy, #86 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 Station Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-station-simulator/id1333062826)

Command your own orbital station, managing resources, constructing new modules, and developing your fleet. Engage in peaceful resource extraction or aggressive interplanetary warfare against other players.

**Highlights:** Develop your space station, Build a fleet of ships, Participate in star wars, Extract and recycle resources, Plunder interplanetary caravans

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skip Mission | $0.99 | one-time |
| Photon Cannons | $0.99 | one-time |
| Module overboost with discount | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rapid resource collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add 5000 credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Greenhouse | $1.99 | one-time |
| Photon Cannons | $1.99 | one-time |
| Space warping | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Jump | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rapid resource collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| Add 10000 credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Gadgets Special Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Add 40.000 credits | $7.99 | one-time |
| Add 57.000 credits | $10.99 | one-time |
| Add 160.000 credits | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Command free?

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

### Is Space Station Simulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Star Command or Space Station Simulator?

Space Station Simulator is rated higher. Star Command averages 4.0 out of 5 from 905 ratings, while Space Station Simulator averages 4.3 from 108 ratings.

### Do Star Command or Space Station Simulator have ads?

Neither Star Command nor Space Station Simulator shows ads.

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

Star Command ships an update every 10 days, and Space Station Simulator every 8 days. Most recently, Star Command was updated on October 20, 2026 and Space Station Simulator on October 16, 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.*