# Star Command vs Sol Frontiers

The clearest difference is price: Sol Frontiers at Free against Star Command's $2.99. Sol Frontiers also leads on rating (4.2 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Star Command's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Sol Frontiers is free to download; Star Command costs $2.99 up front. Sol Frontiers sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Star Command asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sol Frontiers holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Command has 905 ratings behind it against 120, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Star Command's written reviews are positive against 58% of Sol Frontiers'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, Sol Frontiers fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Command | Sol Frontiers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (905 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-command/id632079234/reviews) | **[4.2 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sol-frontiers-idle-strategy/id6460690100/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **905** | 120 |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 58.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#86** | — |
| Size | 101 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Star Command, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/632079238) | [Early Morning Studio AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/507813427) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Command

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

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Paid · Strategy, #98 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


### Sol Frontiers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sol-frontiers-idle-strategy/id6460690100)

Embark on a sci-fi odyssey to reclaim humanity's lost home. Captain a mothership, awaken your crew, gather resources, and battle cosmic threats in an idle strategy adventure.

**Highlights:** Explore uncharted cosmos, Battle the Swarm and Deeper Darkness, Upgrade mothership and starfighters, Awaken and train diverse crew, Gather resources for repairs, Idle gameplay mechanics

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Packet of Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Canister of Dark Matter | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Canister of Credits | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Array of Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Array of Dark Matter | $14.99 | one-time |
| Stockpile of Credits | $29.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Credits | $59.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Dark Matter | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay loop
- ⭐ Similar to other successful games
- 💡 Innovative space theme
- 🚀 Good for patient players

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Slow progression
- ⏳ Long wait times
- 💰 Pay-to-win elements
- 💸 Expensive in-game purchases
- 😩 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Save progress not working
- Game no longer works on iPhone 12
- Awaken 2 heroes bug
- Crew is locked
- Cannot save progress due to no login

**Requested features**

- Add skip ad feature
- Add overview map
- Option to buy with less/no ads
- Add building base options
- Add ship customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Command free?

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

### Is Sol Frontiers free?

Sol Frontiers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Star Command or Sol Frontiers?

Sol Frontiers is rated higher. Star Command averages 4.0 out of 5 from 905 ratings, while Sol Frontiers averages 4.2 from 120 ratings.

### Do Star Command or Sol Frontiers have ads?

Sol Frontiers shows ads; Star Command does not.

### Which is updated more often, Star Command or Sol Frontiers?

Star Command ships an update every 10 days, and Sol Frontiers fortnightly. Most recently, Star Command was updated on October 15, 2026 and Sol Frontiers on October 12, 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.*