Comparison

Star Command vs Star Trek Fleet Command

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

Star Trek Fleet Command

Command a star base and build a powerful fleet in an open-world intergalactic strategy game. Recruit iconic officers, explore new worlds, and engage in epic battles to conquer the universe. Join alliances and uncover ancient secrets in a galaxy on the brink of war.

Highlights
  • Galactic conflict with iconic ships and characters
  • Deep strategic RPG gameplay
  • Collect, build, and upgrade ships
  • Dynamic online multiplayer experience
  • Resource and technology management
  • Interactive and evolving universe
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Welcome to Star Trek: Fleet Command - an immersive, online open world intergalactic strategy game! Strategically harness your combat, diplomatic, and leadership abilities to conquer the universe. As the commander of an advanced star base at the edge of the final frontier, you will recruit hundreds of iconic officers like James T. Kirk, Spock, and Nero and build a powerful fleet including ships like the infamous U.S.S. Enterprise, the Romulan Warbird, and Klingon Bird of Prey. Enter a galaxy on the brink of war as Federation, Klingon, and Romulan forces fight for control of the Alpha and Beta quadrants. Discover an ancient secret that could tip the scales of power forever. Explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, boldly go where no one has gone before! You have the conn, commander. The final frontier is yours. [Key Features] [Epic Galactic Conflict] Become a powerful commander and engage in a vast, dynamic galaxy-spanning conflict featuring iconic ships and characters and experience the thrills of commanding ships and interacting with famous Star Trek characters through an immersive storyline set in the Kelvin Timeline. [Deep Strategic RPG Gameplay] Collect, build, and upgrade ships. Deploy famous officers with unique tactical abilities. Take on various roles like helping locals, fighting pirates, or negotiating peace through hundreds of unique storylines and missions. [The ultimate Star Trek experience] The best storylines true to the franchise spanning the J.J. Abrams films, the original series, Deep Space Nine, The Next Generation, Discovery, Strange New Worlds, Lower Decks, and much more. [Dynamic Online Multiplayer Experience] Join or create powerful player alliances to dominate star systems. Engage in fierce battles and co-operate with thousands of players online. [Resource and Technology Management] Build, upgrade, and defend your star base while discovering new technologies and resources essential for advancement. [Interactive and Evolving Universe] Encounter and interact with a variety of characters and environments in a continually evolving storyline with monthly free live updates. [Accessibility and Reach] Enjoy the game in multiple language options Download Now - Embark on your journey in the Star Trek universe. Command your ship, crew, and fleet in a quest for peace and power. Download Star Trek Fleet Command today and boldly go where no one has gone before!

Screenshots

Star Command4 screens
Star Trek Fleet Command4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Star Trek Fleet Command at Free against Star Command's $2.99. Star Trek Fleet Command also leads on ratings volume (68K vs 905) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). Star Command's advantage is review sentiment (66% vs 28%) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). On ads, chart position and device support 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 Trek Fleet Command is free to download; Star Command costs $2.99 up front. Star Trek Fleet Command sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Star Command asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Star Trek Fleet Command holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Trek Fleet Command has 68K 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 28% of Star Trek Fleet Command's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star Command ships an update every 10 days, Star Trek Fleet Command every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Star Command versus Star Trek Fleet Command: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar CommandStar Trek Fleet Command
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (905 ratings)4.3 (68K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews — better28.1% of reviews
Number of ratings90568K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#96#57 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB951 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperStar Command, LLCScopely, Inc.

Customer experience

Star Command

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

Star Trek Fleet Command

All ratings67,576 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews2,773 reviews
Positive28.1%
Neutral9.9%
Negative62.0%

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

Star Trek Fleet Command

From 68K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Engaging content
  • 🎨 Great visuals
  • 👥 Dedicated community

Room to improve

  • 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
  • 🕰️ Slow progression without spending
  • 🔍 Lack of balance and fairness
  • 🤖 Poor customer support

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

Star Trek Fleet Command

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unreliable attack notifications
  • Disappearing resources after purchases
  • Frequent server maintenance and downtime

Requested features

3 requests
  • Level-based PvP matchmaking
  • Improved resource management system
  • Reduced grind and more meaningful progression

In-app purchases

None

Star Command

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Star Trek Fleet Command

One-time12
  • Peace Shield Pack$4.99
  • Algeron Enhancement Pack$4.99
  • Alpha Horunia Enhancement Pack$4.99
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  • Special Offer$19.99
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  • Kauko Booster Pack$99.99
  • Tejat Elite Daily Reward Pack$99.99
  • Inari Station Upgrade Pack$99.99
  • Forhingre Booster Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Star Command free?
Star Command costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Star Trek Fleet Command free?
Star Trek Fleet Command is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Star Command or Star Trek Fleet Command?
Star Trek Fleet Command is rated higher. Star Command averages 4.0 out of 5 from 905 ratings, while Star Trek Fleet Command averages 4.3 from 68K ratings.
Do Star Command or Star Trek Fleet Command have ads?
Neither Star Command nor Star Trek Fleet Command shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Star Command or Star Trek Fleet Command?
Star Command ships an update every 10 days, and Star Trek Fleet Command every 4 days. Most recently, Star Command was updated on September 23, 2026 and Star Trek Fleet Command on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Star Command or Star Trek Fleet Command?
Star Command currently peaks at #96 in the App Store charts, and Star Trek Fleet Command at #57. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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