# Star Command vs Bronze Age

The clearest difference is rating: Bronze Age at 4.5 against Star Command's 4.0. Bronze Age also leads on price ($1.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Star Command's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (905 vs 211). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Star Command costs $2.99 and Bronze Age $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Bronze Age holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 905 and 211 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Star Command's written reviews are positive against 70% of Bronze Age's.

Star Command ships an update every 10 days, Bronze Age every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Command | Bronze Age |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.0 (905 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-command/id632079234/reviews) | **[4.5 (211 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bronze-age/id704623156/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **905** | 211 |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | **69.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | #189 |
| Size | 101 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Star Command, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/632079238) | [MIKHAIL VASILEV18619964037](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701390486) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Command

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

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Paid · Strategy, #101 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


### Bronze Age

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bronze-age/id704623156)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Lead your people to prosperity in a historical simulation game. Choose between the Stone Age or Bronze Age, manage resources, research technologies, and build historical structures. Face challenges like natural disasters and enemy raids.

**Highlights:** Choose Stone Age or Bronze Age start, Resource management with 30+ events, Survival mode against enemies, Research over 60 technologies, Build over 20 historical buildings, Track human evolution (Stone Age)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🧠 Strategic depth and replayability
- 📚 Educational historical progression
- ⏱️ Turn-based mechanics reduce pressure
- 🌍 Offline functionality available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Screen flashing/flickering issue (critical)
- 📱 Not optimized for newer iPhone models
- 🔤 Text and UI elements too small
- ⚠️ Game crashes or fails to load
- 🎮 Difficulty spikes make gameplay frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Screen flashing black and gray rapidly (seizure risk)
- Game fails to launch or open
- Unresponsive controls and buttons
- Loading screen hangs indefinitely
- Screen not fitted for iPhone 5, iPhone X, and newer models

**Requested features**

- Fix resolution and screen scaling for modern devices
- Add more historical eras (Iron Age, Medieval, Industrial, Modern, Future)
- Improve graphics quality
- Add story/narrative elements
- Increase game length and campaign duration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Command free?

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

### Is Bronze Age free?

Bronze Age costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Star Command or Bronze Age?

Bronze Age is rated higher. Star Command averages 4.0 out of 5 from 905 ratings, while Bronze Age averages 4.5 from 211 ratings.

### Do Star Command or Bronze Age have ads?

Neither Star Command nor Bronze Age shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Star Command or Bronze Age?

Star Command ships an update every 10 days, and Bronze Age every 11 months. Most recently, Star Command was updated on October 17, 2026 and Bronze Age on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Star Command or Bronze Age?

Star Command currently peaks at #85 in the App Store charts, and Bronze Age at #189. 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.*