Star Command vs Gone
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
Gone
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Drop your line, choose your depth, and see what bites in Gone Fishin’—a tactile pixel-art fishing adventure built around timing, strategy, and the thrill of the unknown. Explore five legendary fishing grounds, from the peaceful waters of Dusk Coast to volcanic calderas, frozen fjords, industrial depths, and prehistoric jungle rivers. Every location contains its own schools of fish, rare creatures, hidden treasure, and dangerous predators. Hold to drop your line, stop at the perfect depth, and reel carefully once something bites. Heavy fish fight harder, line tension can snap your catch free, and hungry sharks may try to steal smaller fish before they reach the surface. FEATURES • Explore five distinct fishing locations • Catch dozens of fish, sharks, rays, ancient creatures, and more • Discover rare trophy specimens with randomized weights • Upgrade rods, lines, sinkers, bait, utilities, and casting nets • Target different species by controlling your fishing depth • Manage line tension as powerful catches fight back • Time casting-net throws to capture entire schools • Find valuable sunken treasure chests • Record every discovery in the Captain’s Fishbook • Earn coins based on species, rarity, and weight • Enjoy handcrafted pixel art, location ambience, and tactile sound effects Build your ultimate loadout, chart a course into deeper waters, and hunt for the catch that earns a permanent place in your Fishbook. The deeper you go, the stranger—and more valuable—the catch becomes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Gone at Free against Star Command's $2.99. Gone also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Gone is free to download; Star Command costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Star Command | Gone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (905 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 905 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 194 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Star Command, LLC | scott sussman |
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
Gone
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Star Command
No in-app purchases
Gone
No in-app purchases









