# Star Command vs Kingdom Eighties

The clearest difference is rating: Kingdom Eighties at 4.4 against Star Command's 4.0. Kingdom Eighties also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Star Command's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (905 vs 56). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Star Command costs $2.99 and Kingdom Eighties $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Kingdom Eighties holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Command has 905 ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Star Command's written reviews are positive against 74% of Kingdom Eighties's.

Star Command ships an update every 10 days, Kingdom Eighties monthly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Command | Kingdom Eighties |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (905 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-command/id632079234/reviews) | **[4.4 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-eighties/id1616652599/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **905** | 56 |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | **73.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | — |
| Size | 101 MB | 1.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Star Command, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/632079238) | [Raw Fury AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118513353) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Command

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

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Paid · Strategy, #101 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


### Kingdom Eighties

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-eighties/id1616652599)

A singleplayer micro-strategy and base-building adventure set in the 1980s. Defend your town from mysterious creatures by recruiting, building defenses, and exploring to unlock upgrades. A new chapter in a beloved series for both veterans and newcomers.

**Highlights:** Micro-strategy gameplay, Base building and expansion, Recruit and assign roles, Resource management, Exploration and upgrades, Handcrafted pixel art, Synthwave soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Command free?

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

### Is Kingdom Eighties free?

Kingdom Eighties costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Star Command or Kingdom Eighties?

Kingdom Eighties is rated higher. Star Command averages 4.0 out of 5 from 905 ratings, while Kingdom Eighties averages 4.4 from 56 ratings.

### Do Star Command or Kingdom Eighties have ads?

Neither Star Command nor Kingdom Eighties shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Star Command or Kingdom Eighties?

Star Command ships an update every 10 days, and Kingdom Eighties monthly. Most recently, Star Command was updated on October 17, 2026 and Kingdom Eighties on October 17, 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.*