# Star Command vs Uciana

The clearest difference is rating: Uciana at 4.7 against Star Command's 4.0. Uciana also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 66%) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). Star Command's advantage is ratings volume (910 vs 42). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Star Command costs $2.99 and Uciana $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Uciana holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Command has 910 ratings behind it against 42, 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 78% of Uciana's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Command | Uciana |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.0 (910 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-command/id632079234/reviews) | **[4.7 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uciana/id1659168505/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **910** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | **78.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#108** | #143 |
| Size | 101 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Star Command, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/632079238) | [Birdshel, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659168507) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Command

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

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Paid · Strategy, #127 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


### Uciana

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uciana/id1659168505)

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Build a space-faring empire in this 4X strategy game. Explore procedurally generated galaxies, manage resources, and engage in turn-based ship combat with customizable fleets. Expand your empire or focus on defense.

**Highlights:** 4X turn-based strategy, Space empire building, Procedurally generated galaxies, Resource management, Turn-based ship combat, Ship customization

**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 Uciana free?

Uciana costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Star Command or Uciana?

Uciana is rated higher. Star Command averages 4.0 out of 5 from 910 ratings, while Uciana averages 4.7 from 42 ratings.

### Do Star Command or Uciana have ads?

Neither Star Command nor Uciana shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Star Command or Uciana?

Star Command ships an update every 10 days, and Uciana every 10 days. Most recently, Star Command was updated on October 26, 2026 and Uciana on October 27, 2026.

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

Star Command currently peaks at #108 in the App Store charts, and Uciana at #143. 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.*