Star Command vs Map Challenge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Map Challenge
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You play as an explorer adventurer who must travel the world in search of the famous Templar treasure. However, during your quest you will have to follow a route through several countries and find clues. Each discovery will give you a clue for your next destination. This very fun game will allow you to improve your knowledge of history and geography. Intended for the youngest to deepen your skills in general culture or for the oldest who wish to improve their research capacities from a map. This game offers 3 types of satellite and road view maps from Bing Maps and OpenStreetMap. This playful simulation is carried out using recent tools from Open Source such as the LeafLet Framework.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Star Command at every 10 days against Map Challenge's every 32 months. Star Command also leads on chart position (#196 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Star Command costs $2.99 and Map Challenge $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Star Command ships an update every 10 days, Map Challenge every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Star Command | Map Challenge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (910 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 910 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 32 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #196 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Star Command, LLC | Genuisoft |
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
Map Challenge
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Star Command
No in-app purchases
Map Challenge
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Star Command free?
Is Map Challenge free?
Do Star Command or Map Challenge have ads?
Which is updated more often, Star Command or Map Challenge?
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