# Star Command vs Final Outpost

The clearest difference is rating: Final Outpost at 4.5 against Star Command's 4.0. Final Outpost also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 66%). Star Command's advantage is ratings volume (905 vs 37) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

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

Final Outpost holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Command has 905 ratings behind it against 37, 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 77% of Final Outpost's.

Star Command ships an update every 10 days, Final Outpost fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Command | Final Outpost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (905 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-command/id632079234/reviews) | **[4.5 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-outpost-definitive/id6740482160/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **905** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **77.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #140 | **#65** |
| Size | 101 MB | 288 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Star Command, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/632079238) | [Exabyte Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786545756) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Command

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

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Paid · Strategy, #168 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


### Final Outpost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-outpost-definitive/id6740482160)

**Currently charting:** #65 Top Paid · Simulation, #71 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Lead the last survivors of the apocalypse in this survival strategy base-builder. Manage citizens, assign jobs, craft tools, and build a fortified settlement. Survive against zombie hordes and harsh environmental conditions.

**Highlights:** Base building and expansion, Citizen role assignment and skill upgrades, Resource management and crafting, Zombie defense and combat, Farming and food production, Simulated seasons and weather

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very good game
- 🚀 Game runs great
- 🚀 Fast forward button helps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game crashes when loading save
- 🐛 Game freezes at tutorial
- 🐛 Glitching tutorial

**Reported bugs**

- Save crashes when loading
- Game freezes at start
- Game stuck at first tutorial tip

**Requested features**

- Update the game
- Add more features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Command free?

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

### Is Final Outpost free?

Final Outpost costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Star Command or Final Outpost?

Final Outpost is rated higher. Star Command averages 4.0 out of 5 from 905 ratings, while Final Outpost averages 4.5 from 37 ratings.

### Do Star Command or Final Outpost have ads?

Neither Star Command nor Final Outpost shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Star Command or Final Outpost?

Star Command ships an update every 10 days, and Final Outpost fortnightly. Most recently, Star Command was updated on September 26, 2026 and Final Outpost on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Star Command or Final Outpost?

Star Command currently peaks at #140 in the App Store charts, and Final Outpost at #65. 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.*