Star Command vs High Sea Saga DX
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
High Sea Saga DX
Embark on a swashbuckling adventure across the high seas. Recruit a skilled crew, build a formidable pirate ship, and battle monsters and rival pirates to uncover legendary riches. This simulation game offers a thrilling maritime experience.
- Recruit a pirate crew
- Build and customize ships
- Battle monsters and pirates
- Discover hidden treasures
- Maritime simulation gameplay
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Well, shiver me timbers! Riches of legend inhumed in secret sites across the world, savage monsters to thwart each turn of your trek, Other pirates looking to scuttle your ship--such maritime mayhem and more await on this finest of swashbuckling simulations! You'll need a trusty team to surmount the odds, not to mention a vessel--so make sure you choose only the savviest of seadogs, and construct a jolly craft of true piratical proportions! So all hands ahoy! With the billow of your dreams against the sails, embark on a saga of the high seas sure to keep that cutlass carving! Try searching for "Kairosoft" to see all of our games!! Try searching for "Kairosoft" to see all of our games, or visit us at https://kairopark.jp. Be sure to check out both our free-to-play and our paid games!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: High Sea Saga DX at 4.6 against Star Command's 4.0. High Sea Saga DX also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Star Command's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $6.99) and ratings volume (910 vs 54). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 High Sea Saga DX $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
High Sea Saga DX holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Command has 910 ratings behind it against 54, 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 84% of High Sea Saga DX's.
Star Command ships an update every 10 days, High Sea Saga DX weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Star Command | High Sea Saga DX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $6.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (910 ratings) | 4.6 (54 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | 84.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 910 — better | 54 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #85 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Star Command, LLC | Kairosoft Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
Star Command
High Sea Saga DX
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
High Sea Saga DX
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Star Command
No in-app purchases
High Sea Saga DX
No in-app purchases
Questions
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