# Star Command vs ASTROKINGS

The clearest difference is price: ASTROKINGS at Free against Star Command's $2.99. ASTROKINGS also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0). Star Command's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and review sentiment (66% vs 50%). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

ASTROKINGS holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 905 and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Star Command's written reviews are positive against 50% of ASTROKINGS'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, ASTROKINGS monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Command | ASTROKINGS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (905 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-command/id632079234/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrokings-galactic-survival/id1447088015/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 905 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 50.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#96** | — |
| Size | 101 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Star Command, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/632079238) | [ANGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/814197088) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Command

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

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Paid · Strategy, #102 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


### ASTROKINGS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrokings-galactic-survival/id1447088015)

Command powerful fleets in epic space battles, manage resources, and build planetary facilities. Customize your starships and lead your alliance to conquer the galaxy in this sci-fi real-time strategy multiplayer saga.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade planetary facilities, Recruit galactic heroes, Mine and trade space resources, Battle alien fleets and space pirates, Build and customize starship fleets, Join or command a galactic federation, Research weapons and technologies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Item Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Item Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Package I | $4.99 | one-time |
| Item Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Item Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Package II | $8.99 | one-time |
| Item Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Item Package | $11.99 | one-time |
| Item Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Package III | $17.99 | one-time |
| Item Package | $25.99 | one-time |
| Item Package 46 | $45.99 | one-time |
| Item Package 50 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Item Package | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🤝 Good community and federation support
- 💰 Generous free-to-play model
- 🕰️ Balanced progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Lack of security and account protection
- 💰 Heavily pay-to-win
- 🤖 Botting and cheating issues

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and login issues
- Disappearing or corrupted player data
- Broken or unresponsive in-game features
- Server instability and connection problems

**Requested features**

- More ship and fleet customization options
- Improved diplomacy and federation features
- Expanded exploration and discovery mechanics
- Better balance between free-to-play and paying players
- Offline mode or reduced data/battery usage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Command free?

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

### Is ASTROKINGS free?

ASTROKINGS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Star Command or ASTROKINGS?

ASTROKINGS is rated higher. Star Command averages 4.0 out of 5 from 905 ratings, while ASTROKINGS averages 4.3 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Star Command or ASTROKINGS have ads?

Neither Star Command nor ASTROKINGS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Star Command or ASTROKINGS?

Star Command ships an update every 10 days, and ASTROKINGS monthly. Most recently, Star Command was updated on September 23, 2026 and ASTROKINGS on September 22, 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.*