Comparison

Star Command vs Kingdom Two Crowns

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

Kingdom Two Crowns

Build, explore, and defend a medieval kingdom from monstrous creatures. Recruit subjects, expand your territory, and lead assaults to protect your crown and treasures. Features include building defenses, exploring unknown lands, and tactical combat against the Greed.

Highlights
  • Build and expand your kingdom
  • Explore uncharted lands
  • Defend against nightly attacks
  • Recruit and command loyal subjects
  • Lead assaults against enemies
  • Discover ancient relics and mythical creatures
Features
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A shroud of mystery envelops these uncharted medieval lands where ancient monuments, relics and mythical creatures await. Echoes of bygone eras speak of past greatness and in Kingdom Two Crowns, part of the award-winning franchise Kingdom, you embark on an adventure as the Monarch. In this side-scrolling journey atop your steed, you recruit loyal subjects, build your Kingdom and protect your crown from the Greed, monstrous creatures looking to steal your Kingdom's treasures. BUILD Lay the foundation of a mighty Kingdom with towering walls, protecting towers while cultivating prosperity through building farms and recruiting villagers. In Kingdom Two Crowns expanding and growing your Kingdom grants access to new units and technologies. EXPLORE Venture into the unknown beyond the protection of your borders, through secluded forests and ancient ruins to seek treasures and hidden knowledge to aid your quest. Who knows what legendary artifacts or mythological beings you will find. DEFEND As the night falls, shadows come to life and the monstrous Greed assault your kingdom. Rally your troops, muster your courage, and steel yourself, for each night will demand ever-growing feats of tactical mastermind. Deploy archers, knights, siege weapons, and even newfound Monarch abilities and artifacts to hold against the waves of Greed. CONQUER As the Monarch, lead assaults against the source of the Greed to secure your islands. Send your groups of soldiers to clash with the enemy. A word of caution: make sure your troops are prepared and sufficient in numbers, as the Greed will not go down without a fight. UNCHARTED ISLES Kingdom Two Crowns is an evolving experience that includes several free content updates: • Shogun: Journey to lands inspired by the architecture and culture of feudal Japan. Play as the mighty Shogun or Onna-bugeisha, enlist the ninja, lead your soldiers to battle atop the mythological Kirin, and form new strategies as you brave the Greed hiding in thick bamboo forests. • Dead Lands: Enter the dark lands of Kingdom. Play as unique Monarchs, including the Shardbinder Miriam, with powerful traits from the gothic horror action-RPG Bloodstained. • Challenge Islands: Representing the greatest challenge ever seen for hardened veteran monarchs. Take on five challenges with different rules and objectives. Can you survive long enough to claim the gold crown? Additional DLC available via in-app purchase: • Norse Lands: Set in a domain inspired by Norse Viking culture 1000 C.E, the Norse Lands DLC is a full new campaign that expands the world of Kingdom Two Crowns with a unique setting to build, defend, explore, and conquer. • Call of Olympus: Explore islands of ancient legends and mythos, seek the favors of the gods to challenge and defend against Greed of epic scales in this major expansion. Your adventure is only the beginning. Oh Monarch, stay vigilant for dark nights are still to come, protect your crown!

Screenshots

Star Command4 screens
Kingdom Two Crowns4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kingdom Two Crowns at 4.5 against Star Command's 4.0. Kingdom Two Crowns also leads on chart position (#14 vs #93) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Star Command's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads 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 Command costs $2.99 and Kingdom Two Crowns $6.99 up front. Kingdom Two Crowns sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Star Command asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kingdom Two Crowns holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 905 and 815 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Star Command's written reviews are positive against 69% of Kingdom Two Crowns's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star Command ships an update every 10 days, Kingdom Two Crowns every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Star Command versus Kingdom Two Crowns: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar CommandKingdom Two Crowns
Price$2.99 — better$6.99
Rating4.0 (905 ratings)4.5 (815 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.2% of reviews69.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings905 — better815
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#93#14 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB2.2 GB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperStar Command, LLCRaw Fury AB

Customer experience

Star Command

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

Kingdom Two Crowns

All ratings815 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews342 reviews
Positive69.3%
Neutral10.2%
Negative20.5%

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

Kingdom Two Crowns

From 815 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Beautiful graphics
  • 🎨 Atmospheric soundtrack
  • 🕹️ Simple but engaging gameplay
  • 💰 Good value for money
  • 🕹️ Addictive and replayable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🕹️ Unclear instructions
  • 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay
  • 🕹️ Difficulty spikes
  • 🕹️ Lack of online multiplayer

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

Kingdom Two Crowns

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Map won't load when leaving first island
  • Ballista hermit gets stuck on boat
  • Archers/knights not behaving properly
  • Coins/items disappearing for second player
  • Game crashes on Olympus DLC

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Aztec civilization
  • Implement online co-op mode
  • Provide more detailed tutorials
  • Add character customization options
  • Introduce an endless/peaceful mode

In-app purchases

None

Star Command

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Kingdom Two Crowns

One-time5
  • Norse Lands$2.99
  • Decennial Royal Wardrobe$2.99
  • Regent's Royal Wardrobe$2.99
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  • Archon's Royal Wardrobe$2.99
  • Call of Olympus$3.99

Questions

Is Star Command free?
Star Command costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kingdom Two Crowns free?
Kingdom Two Crowns costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Star Command or Kingdom Two Crowns?
Kingdom Two Crowns is rated higher. Star Command averages 4.0 out of 5 from 905 ratings, while Kingdom Two Crowns averages 4.5 from 815 ratings.
Do Star Command or Kingdom Two Crowns have ads?
Neither Star Command nor Kingdom Two Crowns shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Star Command or Kingdom Two Crowns?
Star Command ships an update every 10 days, and Kingdom Two Crowns every 3 months. Most recently, Star Command was updated on October 15, 2026 and Kingdom Two Crowns on October 15, 2026.
Which is more popular, Star Command or Kingdom Two Crowns?
Star Command currently peaks at #93 in the App Store charts, and Kingdom Two Crowns at #14. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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