Comparison

Star Command vs Star Hunter

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

Star Hunter

Command your fleet in a post-war galaxy, taking on bounty contracts and exploring ruins for treasure and technology. Build your base, upgrade your ships, and engage in tactical space combat. The choice is yours: roam the void or rise from chaos.

Highlights
  • Interstellar tactical extraction gameplay
  • Fleet command and control
  • Bounty hunting and contract missions
  • Explore ruins for treasure and secrets
  • Base building and upgrades
  • Ship customization and combat
  • Faction interaction
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NetEase's first interstellar-themed tactical extraction game, combining immersive visuals and accessible gameplay to create an imaginative, futuristic interstellar world. After the First Interstellar War, the Sacrum Chu Imperium collapsed, and the Dawn Accord Organization was founded. Factions such as NOMA Shipping Group, Antonios, and Jupiter Industries rose to power, completely reshaping the galaxy into a turbulent and chaotic place. Countless star hunters have stepped onto the galactic stage. They command their own fleets, signing agreements and taking bounties from different factions as they venture into the far reaches of the endless Milky Way. You, as one of these star hunters, are living in an age of freedom, full of challenges and opportunities. Search for treasure and mysteries among the ruins scattered across star systems, deal with different factions, and complete specific tasks to obtain resources and bounties. Sometimes the galactic factions will even summon hundreds of star hunters at once to seize a massive enemy Space Station. The cosmos is a shadowed forest. As hunters seek their quarry, they may find themselves stalked instead. From every hunt, hunters emerge with treasure in hand and new technologies at their command. Will you lead your fleet to roam the endless void, Or, will you gather strength to rise from the chaos? The choice lies in your own hands, hunter. [Set course for deep space and embark on a treasure hunt] In a remote corner of the Milky Way, you, a star hunter, will control a fleet, take on a wide variety of bounty contracts and missions, and venture into the vastness of space. You will hunt for mysterious items for your employers and explore specific targets, searching for treasure and secrets in uncharted territory. Here, the possibilities are endless. Beyond the stars, what else will you discover? Only you can answer that question. [Shrouded ruins with peril at every turn] The universe is a "dark forest," and the ancient ruins of the Sacrum Chu Imperium are its most shadowed and dangerous thickets. As you steer your ship through warped rifts and veils of mist to reach the drifting ruins, you may find not the glory of civilization, but a suffocating silence and deadly temptation. Whether you continue searching for treasure or make an emergency retreat is entirely up to you. [Claim bounties and upgrade your base] Your adventure begins with little more than a small outpost in the void and a pair of Frigates at your side. By completing contracts and tasks for different factions, you'll earn rich bounties and vital resources. Return to your base to build defenses and production facilities, strengthening your fleet for the unknown dangers ahead and preparing for countless missions to come. [Build your ship and fight among the stars] Spore Fighters, Ceres Destroyers, Constantine the Great Battlecruisers, Solar Whale Carriers... Dozens of ship types and hundreds of fighters and warships, each with unique features, provide a vast range of strategic combinations. Fleets clash with striking realism in space: you can orchestrate ambushes along enemy routes or station your fleet to guard critical passages. Large‑scale, intense battles can transform entire stretches of a star system, spanning hundreds of kilometers, into no‑fly zones. [Form a Squad and hunt together] Across the postwar galaxy, factions stir in every cluster. Hunters can form Squads to take on missions together, and those who grow strong can unite with hundreds more in a vast Community, seizing airspace and territory alongside their allies. [Experience 3D cinematic combat] Experience fully rendered 3D combat with close‑up and multi‑angle views. Battles unfold like a movie, immersing you in a star‑spanning battlefield. Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Infinite.Lagrange.EU Discord:https://discord.com/invite/infinitelagrange Contact Us:lagrange@service.netease.com

Screenshots

Star Command4 screens
Star Hunter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Star Hunter at Free against Star Command's $2.99. Star Hunter also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (7.4K vs 905). Star Command's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and review sentiment (66% vs 39%). On update cadence, ads, chart position 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 Hunter is free to download; Star Command costs $2.99 up front. Star Hunter sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. Star Command asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Star Hunter holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Hunter has 7.4K ratings behind it against 905, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Star Command's written reviews are positive against 39% of Star Hunter'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, Star Hunter weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Star Command versus Star Hunter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar CommandStar Hunter
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (905 ratings)4.5 (7.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews — better39.1% of reviews
Number of ratings9057.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#109 — better#185
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB2.6 GB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperStar Command, LLCNETEASE INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD

Customer experience

Star Command

All ratings905 ratings
Positive73.1%
Neutral8.7%
Negative18.1%
Written reviews833 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral13.1%
Negative20.8%

Star Hunter

All ratings7,405 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews614 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral9.4%
Negative51.5%

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

Star Hunter

From 7.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🔍 Detailed graphics
  • 📚 Engaging gameplay mechanics
  • 🤝 Good community and union features
  • 💰 Balanced free-to-play model

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Slow progression and long wait times
  • 🤖 Unbalanced AI and overpowered opponents
  • 🎲 Frustrating RNG for ship blueprints
  • 🧭 Poor navigation and pathing issues
  • 🏢 Overcrowded servers and lack of space

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

Star Hunter

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes and login issues
  • Bugs with base relocation and fleet management
  • Inconsistent server performance and downtime

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add manual ship control and targeting
  • Improve blueprint drop rates and progression
  • Introduce more PvE content and campaigns
  • Implement better server balancing and player protection
  • Allow renaming and customization of ships

In-app purchases

None

Star Command

No in-app purchases

22 purchases

Star Hunter

One-time22
  • 60 Chu-Coins$0.99
  • Gift of the Jupiter Ind.$0.99
  • 1 Galaxy Market Standard Coin$1.69
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  • Beginner Voyage Pack I$1.99
  • 3 Standard Workshop Coins$2.99
  • Beginner Voyage Pack II$2.99
  • 10 Tech Points for frigates$4.99
  • 300 Chu-Coins$4.99
  • Festival Surprise Pack$4.99
  • Incremental Repair Device$4.99
  • Strategic Set Pack$4.99
  • NOMA Shipping Tech Support$4.99
  • 10 Tech Points for destroyers$8.99
  • Dawn Standard Tech Support$8.99
  • 680 Chu-Coins$9.99
  • StrategicPartnershipAgreement$14.99
  • A-Level Technical Blueprint$14.99
  • 10 Galaxy Market Standard Coin$16.99
  • 1280 Chu-Coins$19.99
  • 3280 Chu-Coins$49.99
  • 30 Galaxy Market Standard Coin$50.99
  • 6480 Chu-Coins$99.99

Questions

Is Star Command free?
Star Command costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Star Hunter free?
Star Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Star Command or Star Hunter?
Star Hunter is rated higher. Star Command averages 4.0 out of 5 from 905 ratings, while Star Hunter averages 4.5 from 7.4K ratings.
Do Star Command or Star Hunter have ads?
Neither Star Command nor Star Hunter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Star Command or Star Hunter?
Star Command ships an update every 10 days, and Star Hunter weekly. Most recently, Star Command was updated on September 23, 2026 and Star Hunter on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Star Command or Star Hunter?
Star Command currently peaks at #109 in the App Store charts, and Star Hunter at #185. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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