# Star Command vs Shadowbox Tactics

The clearest difference is price: Shadowbox Tactics at Free against Star Command's $2.99. Star Command's advantage is chart position (#126 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Shadowbox Tactics is free to download; Star Command costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Command | Shadowbox Tactics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.0 (911 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-command/id632079234/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **911** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | **#126** | — |
| Size | 101 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Star Command, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/632079238) | [Dayton Thorpe](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790003913) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Command

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

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Paid · Strategy, #151 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


### Shadowbox Tactics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowbox-tactics/id6790659920)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Command free?

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

### Is Shadowbox Tactics free?

Shadowbox Tactics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Star Command or Shadowbox Tactics have ads?

Neither Star Command nor Shadowbox Tactics shows ads.

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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.*