# Star Command vs Infectonator 3

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Command | Infectonator 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (905 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-command/id632079234/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infectonator-3-apocalypse/id1438762769/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 905 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 65.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#95** | #131 |
| Size | 101 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Star Command, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/632079238) | [Armor Games Studios Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692616430) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Command

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

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Paid · Strategy, #99 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


### Infectonator 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infectonator-3-apocalypse/id1438762769)

**Currently charting:** #131 Top Paid · Strategy, #149 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked 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 #95 in the App Store charts, and Infectonator 3 at #131. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*