Comparison

Star Command vs Zombie Night Terror

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

Zombie Night Terror

Command a growing horde of zombies to infect humans and spread an apocalypse. Utilize a unique mutation system and destructive environments to overcome human defenses in this strategy action game.

Highlights
  • Command a zombie horde
  • Contaminate humans to grow your horde
  • Unique mutation system
  • Combo system for combined attacks
  • Destructible environments
  • Pixel art graphics
Features
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Infest the right guy and plague the world with zombies. Zombie Night Terror is a strategy action game where you are the brains and zombies your brawlers. Yes, you are the one creating a zombie apocalypse! Warning: iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, iPhone5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad 2, iPad Air, iPad Mini 2, iPad Mini 3 and iPod Touch are not compatible with this game. A highly innovative gameplay with a new take on strategy gaming threaded with stunning pixel art, brilliant gameplay and a touch of indie craziness. We brought the PC version and made it mobile! Featuring... Command a Zombie Horde: Your zombie horde will obey your every command without any strike risk or complaints … On the downside; you can’t have any heated conversations about late night movies or cool books anymore tough! Contaminate: Do you need a bigger horde? Well, just convert Humans to your cause then! You don’t necessary need to bring flowers and be charming, as a single bite right into the neck (or anywhere that pleases you) should be enough to do the trick! Unique Mutation System: Take advantage of our mutation system to overcome the enemy’s defences, by creating powerful new zombie types. Combo System: We spiced it up allowing you to combine those and see what your enemies are made of (literally). Let’s show those pesky humans how to have fun! Destructible Environments: In times of a zombie apocalypse, humans love to take their time playing hide and seek. However when the hunger for tasty flesh is this painful, you don’t have time for such childishness. So use the power or your horde to destroy their playground and spread terror among them. Perfectly adapted for mobile One time purchase No in-apps, no Ads

Screenshots

Star Command4 screens
Zombie Night Terror4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Zombie Night Terror at 4.8 against Star Command's 4.0. Zombie Night Terror also leads on ratings volume (3.4K vs 910) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Star Command's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and price ($2.99 vs $6.99). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Zombie Night Terror $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zombie Night Terror holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 910 and 3.4K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Star Command's written reviews are positive against 60% of Zombie Night Terror'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, Zombie Night Terror every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Star Command versus Zombie Night Terror: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar CommandZombie Night Terror
Price$2.99 — better$6.99
Rating4.0 (910 ratings)4.8 (3.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.2% of reviews — better59.6% of reviews
Number of ratings9103.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#79 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB233 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperStar Command, LLCPlug In Digital

Customer experience

Star Command

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

Zombie Night Terror

All ratings3,383 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews307 reviews
Positive59.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative31.3%

User reviews

Star Command

From 910 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

Zombie Night Terror

From 3.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent gameplay
  • 👍 Unique and engaging concept
  • 🎨 Impressive pixel art and visuals
  • 🎶 Great soundtrack and sound design
  • 💰 Good value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍 Lack of clear tutorials and instructions
  • 🔍 Uninformative power descriptions
  • 🔍 Small UI elements on mobile
  • 🔍 Compatibility issues with older devices

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

Zombie Night Terror

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on certain levels
  • Freezing and performance issues
  • Invisible/missing level elements
  • Progression/save data loss

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add a level editor or sandbox mode
  • Implement a skip button or level select
  • Add a human faction with unique abilities
  • Introduce more enemy types and boss battles
  • Provide iCloud/cross-platform save support

In-app purchases

None

Star Command

No in-app purchases

None

Zombie Night Terror

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Star Command free?
Star Command costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zombie Night Terror free?
Zombie Night Terror costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Star Command or Zombie Night Terror?
Zombie Night Terror is rated higher. Star Command averages 4.0 out of 5 from 910 ratings, while Zombie Night Terror averages 4.8 from 3.4K ratings.
Do Star Command or Zombie Night Terror have ads?
Neither Star Command nor Zombie Night Terror shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Star Command or Zombie Night Terror?
Star Command ships an update every 10 days, and Zombie Night Terror every 2 months. Most recently, Star Command was updated on October 26, 2026 and Zombie Night Terror on October 26, 2026.

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