# Star Command vs Star Hunter

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.

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.

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.

Star Command ships an update every 10 days, Star Hunter weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Command | Star Hunter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (905 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-command/id632079234/reviews) | **[4.5 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-hunter-infinite-lagrange/id1485549629/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 905 | **7.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 39.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#125** | #151 |
| Size | 101 MB | 2.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Star Command, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/632079238) | [NETEASE INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485225410) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Command

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

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Paid · Strategy, #151 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


### Star Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-hunter-infinite-lagrange/id1485549629)

**Currently charting:** #151 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #168 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 26, 2026 and Star Hunter on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Star Command or Star Hunter?

Star Command currently peaks at #125 in the App Store charts, and Star Hunter at #151. 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.*