Comparison

Star Command vs Infectonator 3

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

Infectonator 3

Unleash a zombie plague to conquer the world in this fast-paced simulation-strategy game. Upgrade your virus, mutate creatures, and strategically deploy your undead army to destroy humanity before they develop a cure. Experience pixel art mayhem across interactive global levels.

Highlights
  • Destroy humanity with a zombie plague
  • Upgrade virus and splice DNA
  • Unlock and craft over 35 zombie types
  • Explore a warped real-world map
  • Over 200 unique interactive levels
  • Classic pixel art with modern twists
Features
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Conquer the world, one bite at a time! Infectonator 3: Apocalypse is a fast-paced simulation-strategy game where your goal is to destroy humanity with your growing army of mutating zombies. Drop your virus into an unsuspecting population and watch the chaos unfold. Upgrade your virus, splice DNA, and unlock dozens of undead creatures with unique powers. Blending pixel art mayhem and arcade action, Infectonator 3: Apocalypse has you lurching across the world map to wipe out humanity before it wipes out you. By causing the most destruction in each area and reaching target goals, you'll be able to jump from one continent to the next. But beware; not only will humans start deploying powerful zombie countermeasures during levels, but they'll also begin researching a cure. If that happens, it's game over! The good news is that with hordes of zombies, mutated monstrosities, and powerful traps and weapons on your side, you're not giving up this apocalypse without a fight. The only difference between the mobile version and desktop version is that this one fits in your pocket. Now you can destroy the planet from anywhere in the world, even the bathroom. Features Over 35 Zombies to Discover and Craft – Splice DNA to unlock new mutations, from common walking-undead to leaping alien parasites. Build your brain-hungry army and master their abilities to turn humanity into mulch. A Wonderfully Warped World – Infectonator 3: Apocalypse takes place in the real world... well, sort of! As you destroy the globe, you'll encounter parodies and morbid humor of all sorts, but beware. The humans will not go quietly and have their own defenses. Classic Pixelart With a Modern Twist – Expressive and cute-yet-creepy 2D humans and monsters roam dynamically lit 3D environments. Sending hordes of undead monsters to devour flesh has never looked so pretty! Over 200 Unique Interactive Levels – Open or lock doors, blow up walls... use the environment to your advantage and make sure your zombies get to the very last human to earn bonus cash and creatures for your lab. Built for Challenge and Customisation – Randomized events, mutations, and locations add difficulty to various maps, while optional modifiers can make the game harder... or more casual, if you prefer.

Screenshots

Star Command4 screens
Infectonator 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Infectonator 3 at 4.8 against Star Command's 4.0. Infectonator 3 also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). Star Command's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 Command costs $2.99 and Infectonator 3 $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Infectonator 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 905 and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Star Command's written reviews are positive against 65% of Infectonator 3's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Star Command versus Infectonator 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar CommandInfectonator 3
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.0 (905 ratings)4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.2% of reviews — better65.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9051.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#97 — better#124
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB171 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperStar Command, LLCArmor Games Studios Inc

Customer experience

Star Command

All ratings905 ratings
Positive73.1%
Neutral8.7%
Negative18.1%
Written reviews834 reviews
Positive66.2%
Neutral13.1%
Negative20.7%

Infectonator 3

All ratings1,761 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral12.8%
Negative22.2%

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

Infectonator 3

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Awesome pixel art
  • 💡 Variety of zombies and upgrades

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔨 Broken achievements
  • 🤔 Repetitive after first playthrough
  • 🤕 Difficulty spikes can be frustrating

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

Infectonator 3

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Graphical issues with female news reporter
  • Crashes when using certain abilities or on larger levels
  • Syncing save with cloud getting stuck
  • Inability to start new games after completing the main campaign

Requested features

4 requests
  • More unique zombies and bosses
  • Ability to unlock new outfits/customization
  • Improved cloud sync and save management
  • Reduced grind for unlocking content

In-app purchases

None

Star Command

No in-app purchases

None

Infectonator 3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Star Command free?
Star Command costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Infectonator 3 free?
Infectonator 3 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Star Command or Infectonator 3?
Infectonator 3 is rated higher. Star Command averages 4.0 out of 5 from 905 ratings, while Infectonator 3 averages 4.8 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Star Command or Infectonator 3 have ads?
Neither Star Command nor Infectonator 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Star Command or Infectonator 3?
Star Command ships an update every 10 days, and Infectonator 3 every 10 days. Most recently, Star Command was updated on October 20, 2026 and Infectonator 3 on October 21, 2026.
Which is more popular, Star Command or Infectonator 3?
Star Command currently peaks at #97 in the App Store charts, and Infectonator 3 at #124. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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