Comparison

Spacewinds Trader vs Fleet Tycoon

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

Head to head
About

Spacewinds Trader

Features
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Welcome to SPACEWINDS TRADER! Take the reins and zip through the galaxy with your valuable cargo. Spacewinds Trader puts you in the captain’s seat of your own starfreighter, where you attempt to successfully navigate the highs and lows of being a space-trader. Make the right choices, learn the tricks of the trade, earn rewards, assemble your fleet, expand your network, and build your empire across the stars! Spacewinds Trader is a gamified approach that presents the user(player) with different challenges and decision trees that may lend itself to real-world scenarios, minus the real-world consequences. Spacewinds Trader is a platform that aims to entertain, engage, and educate.

About

Fleet Tycoon

Manage a global shipping company, buying vessels and chartering cargo across real trade routes. Grow your fleet from a small ship to a massive armada while tracking your progress on a real-time global map.

Highlights
  • Real-time global map with animated ship tracking
  • Dynamic freight index and market data
  • 50+ world ports and 7 vessel classes
  • Ship market for buying and selling vessels
  • Detailed voyage profit and loss reports
  • Crew and regional office management
  • In-app guide in 8 languages
Features
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Fleet Tycoon puts you in the captain's chair of a global shipping empire. Buy vessels, charter cargo, navigate real trade routes, and grow your fleet from a single coaster to a massive armada of Valemaxes. Track your ships in real-time on a global map as they sail between 50+ ports worldwide. Study the Baltic Exchange to find the best freight rates, time your charters to maximize profit, and manage fuel costs, crew wages, port charges, and vessel maintenance. FEATURES: ◆ Real-Time Global Map — Watch your fleet move across oceans with animated ship tracking ◆ Baltic Exchange — Dynamic daily freight index with vessel class and regional market data ◆ 50+ World Ports — From Rotterdam to Singapore, Mombasa to Santos ◆ 7 Vessel Classes — Coaster, Handymax, Supramax, Ultramax, Panamax, Capesize & Valemax ◆ Ship Market — Buy & sell used vessels or order newbuildings from the shipyard ◆ Voyage Reports — Detailed P&L breakdowns for every completed charter ◆ COA Contracts — Secure long-term contracts of affreightment for stable income ◆ Crew Management — Hire staff, earn promotions, and boost operational efficiency ◆ Regional Offices — Expand into 5 global regions for freight bonuses ◆ Investments — Acquire port facilities and shipyards for passive income ◆ Achievements — Unlock 20+ milestones as you build your maritime legacy ◆ Game Guide — In-app guide available in 8 languages Whether you're a maritime enthusiast or a tycoon game lover, Fleet Tycoon delivers an authentic ship chartering experience right in your pocket. Start with one ship. Build an empire.

Screenshots

Spacewinds Trader4 screens
Fleet Tycoon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spacewinds Trader at none against Fleet Tycoon's 9. Spacewinds Trader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Fleet Tycoon's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). 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. Fleet Tycoon sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Spacewinds Trader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spacewinds Trader ships an update monthly, Fleet Tycoon every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Spacewinds Trader versus Fleet Tycoon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpacewinds TraderFleet Tycoon
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size284 MB57 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRenz Martin SantosHaydar Ozbey

In-app purchases

None

Spacewinds Trader

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Fleet Tycoon

One-time9
  • Instant Delivery$0.99
  • Premium Broker License$0.99
  • Golden Maintenance$1.99
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  • Angel Support$2.99
  • Tax Haven$2.99
  • Seed Round$3.99
  • Starter Fund$7.99
  • Expanding Capital$24.99
  • Tycoon Injection$99.99

Questions

Is Spacewinds Trader free?
Spacewinds Trader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fleet Tycoon free?
Fleet Tycoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spacewinds Trader or Fleet Tycoon have ads?
Fleet Tycoon shows ads; Spacewinds Trader does not.
Which is updated more often, Spacewinds Trader or Fleet Tycoon?
Spacewinds Trader ships an update monthly, and Fleet Tycoon every 3 days. Most recently, Spacewinds Trader was updated on October 25, 2026 and Fleet Tycoon on October 31, 2026.

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