Comparison

Stellaforge vs Build & Conquer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stellaforge

Engage in a ruthless sci-fi universe where power, politics, and conquest reign. Start with a single colony and expand, dominate, or be consumed by rivals. Forge your path to dominance through strategy, diplomacy, and relentless adaptation.

Highlights
  • Massively multiplayer strategy
  • Sci-fi universe
  • Colony expansion
  • Diplomacy and alliances
  • Conquest and domination
  • Real-time player interaction
Features
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Massively multiplayer strategy game set in a ruthless sci-fi universe driven by power, politics, and conquest. You start with a single, insignificant colony on a forgotten planet. What happens next is up to you: expand, dominate, or be swallowed by those who move faster and think smarter. The universe does not wait. Other players are advancing, scheming, and striking while you hesitate. Diplomacy can save you—or betray you. Alliances offer protection and power, but only as long as your interests align. Move smarter, strike faster, and adapt relentlessly. In Stellaforge, dominance isn’t given. It’s forged—by those willing to outthink, outmaneuver, and outlast everyone else.

About

Build & Conquer

Features
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Command your forces. Dominate the battlefield. Build an empire. Build and Conquer is a real-time multiplayer military strategy game where every decision shapes your path to power. Start as a Private, manage a growing war machine, and fight your way through 15 military ranks to become General of the Army. BUILD YOUR BASE Construct and manage over 14 building types across four categories: Production, Military, Defense, and Support. Mine gold and oil, generate electricity, refine fuel, and build the infrastructure needed to sustain a massive fighting force. Upgrade buildings to maximize output and unlock advanced capabilities as you rise through the ranks. COMMAND 30+ UNIT TYPES Train elite forces across four combat branches: - Infantry: From Rangers and Navy SEALs to Shadow Operatives and Super Soldiers - Ground Vehicles: Humvees, Abrams tanks, Leopards, and the devastating Rail Gun Tank - Aircraft: Apache helicopters, F-16s, B-2 Spirits, and Hypersonic Drones - Naval: Corvettes, Destroyers, Submarines, and Aircraft Carriers Army composition matters. Mixed forces earn powerful morale bonuses that can turn the tide of battle. STRATEGIC PvP COMBAT Launch attacks against real players worldwide. Scout enemy bases with covert spy missions before you strike. Raid resources, defend your territory, and earn victories to climb the ranks. PLAYER-DRIVEN MARKETPLACE Buy and sell resources on a dynamic market where prices are set by real supply and demand. Track 7-day price charts, find deals from other players, or trade with NPC vendors. Master the economy and you can fund an unstoppable army. RESEARCH TECHNOLOGIES Unlock technologies across Combat, Economy, Intelligence, and Infrastructure trees. Boost your attack power, improve production output, enhance spy success rates, or reduce travel time. Every research choice shapes your strategy. FORM ALLIANCES Team up with other commanders. Coordinate attacks, share resources through a democratic pool system, and communicate through real-time alliance chat. Rise together in the alliance rankings. PROVE YOURSELF Complete daily missions. Unlock achievements across 7 categories: Combat, Economy, Military, Espionage, Alliance, Progression, and more. Track your progress and claim rewards as you hit each milestone. KEY FEATURES - Persistent multiplayer world with real-time updates - 11 interconnected resources with production chains - 30+ military units across 4 combat branches - 15 military ranks from Private to General of the Army - Researchable technologies across 4 branches - PvE Training Camps for practice and rewards - Espionage system with intel gathering - Friend referral system with mutual rewards - Available in English, French, Spanish, and German - Optional Commander's Pass for bonus production, extra attacks, and an ad-free experience Terms of Service: https://buildnconquer.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Stellaforge4 screens
Build & Conquer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stellaforge at none against Build & Conquer's 9. Stellaforge also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Build & Conquer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 16 months). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Build & Conquer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Stellaforge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stellaforge ships an update every 16 months, Build & Conquer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Stellaforge versus Build & Conquer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStellaforgeBuild & Conquer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArdian KrasniqiWilliam Dens

In-app purchases

None

Stellaforge

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Build & Conquer

Subscriptions2
  • Commander's pass monthly$3.991 Month
  • Commander's pass$34.991 Year
One-time7
  • Gold Pack Starter$1.99
  • Field ration$4.99
  • Gold Pack Large$9.99
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  • Logistics crate$14.99
  • Gold Pack XL$24.99
  • War Chest$39.99
  • Gold Pack XXL$49.99

Questions

Is Stellaforge free?
Stellaforge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Build & Conquer free?
Build & Conquer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stellaforge or Build & Conquer have ads?
Build & Conquer shows ads; Stellaforge does not.
Which is updated more often, Stellaforge or Build & Conquer?
Stellaforge ships an update every 16 months, and Build & Conquer every 4 weeks. Most recently, Stellaforge was updated on October 14, 2026 and Build & Conquer on October 7, 2026.

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