Comparison

Starbase Chill vs Spaceship Builder

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

Head to head
About

Starbase Chill

Engage in a relaxed starbase simulation with no time pressure or objectives. Manage complex systems, explore vast space, and focus on what you find interesting in a peaceful, offline environment.

Highlights
  • Starbase management
  • Space exploration
  • No urgency or time limits
  • Offline single-device play
  • No score or victory conditions
  • Low-stress environment
Features
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Starbase Chill is a starbase simulation, where there is much to do, but no particular urgency. You are free to focus on what interests you: the starbase itself, or distant planets. The starbase has many interrelated systems to manage. Outside, there is a large three-dimensional space to explore. For context: * Starbase Chill is at peace. That is, no enemy is coming to attack us. * Things happen at a leisurely pace. * There is no overall score, or any set victory conditions. * As part of Starbase Chill's commitment to a low-stress environment, there are no alerts or notifications. This is a single-device, offline app. There are no networking calls, and no data is collected by the app. The app is completely usable on a narrow or iPhone screen; but it can be a nicer experience on a wider screen, if that's an option. Enjoy your time on Starbase Chill!

About

Spaceship Builder

Design, build, and pilot your own spaceship in a vast galaxy. Progress through a tech tree, engage in thrilling space combat, and explore new sectors. Earn credits to upgrade your vessel and become a legendary commander.

Highlights
  • Engineer and customize spaceships
  • Unlock advanced technologies
  • Master manual space combat
  • Earn and upgrade ship systems
  • Explore diverse space sectors
Features
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Spaceship Builder: Your Gateway to Galactic Adventure! Take control of your destiny in the vast expanse of space. As a novice cadet in the Empire's fleet, you'll embark on an extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to becoming a legendary spaceship commander. Key Features: - Engineer Your Dream Spaceship Start with limited resources and gradually build your way to the stars. Design and construct your spaceship from the ground up, customizing every aspect to suit your playstyle. - Unlock Advanced Technologies Progress through an extensive tech tree, unlocking cutting-edge parts and systems to enhance your ship's capabilities. Each discovery brings you closer to crafting the ultimate vessel. - Master Space Combat Take full control of your ship in intense, manual battles. Prove your worth as a pilot by outmaneuvering and outgunning your opponents in thrilling space dogfights. - Earn and Upgrade Collect valuable Empire Credits through epic battles and daring missions. Use your hard-earned rewards to upgrade resource limits, improve ship systems, and unlock new technologies. - Explore the Cosmos Navigate through treacherous space sectors, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities. Your decisions and piloting skills will determine your fate in this vast, unforgiving universe. From precise shooting to strategic ship building, every moment in Spaceship Builder is packed with excitement and challenge. Will you rise through the ranks to become the Empire's finest pilot? Your adventure in space awaits! https://www.spaceship-builder.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Starbase Chill4 screens
Spaceship Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Starbase Chill at none against Spaceship Builder's shown. Starbase Chill also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Spaceship Builder's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (24 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Starbase Chill sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Spaceship Builder sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spaceship Builder holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spaceship Builder has 24 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Starbase Chill ships an update every 2 days, Spaceship Builder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Starbase Chill versus Spaceship Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarbase ChillSpaceship Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings)4.5 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—87.0% of reviews
Number of ratings424 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB546 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJoshua KadenDR-Online Sp. z o.o.

Customer experience

Starbase Chill

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Spaceship Builder

All ratings24 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive87.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Starbase Chill

One-time3
  • One dollar tip$0.99
  • Two dollar tip$1.99
  • Five dollar tip$4.99
27 purchases

Spaceship Builder

Subscriptions1
  • Imperial Privilege$3.991 Month
One-time26
  • 1200 Gold Pack (4x Bonus)$0.99
  • 600 Gold Pack (2x Bonus)$0.99
  • 300 Gold Pack$0.99
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  • 1500 credits pack$0.99
  • 2800 Gold Pack (4x Bonus)$1.99
  • 1400 Gold Pack (2x Bonus)$1.99
  • 700 Gold Pack$1.99
  • 5000 credits pack$1.99
  • 6000 Gold Pack (4x Bonus)$3.99
  • 3000 Gold Pack (2x Bonus)$3.99
  • 1500 Gold Pack$3.99
  • 15000 credits pack$4.99
  • Remove obligatory ads$6.99
  • 7000 Gold Pack (2x Bonus)$7.99
  • 14000 Gold Pack (4x Bonus)$7.99
  • 35000 credits pack$7.99
  • 3500 Gold Pack$9.99
  • 500 hangar resources$9.99
  • Sandbox Unlock$12.99
  • 32000 Gold Pack (4x Bonus)$19.99
  • 8000 Gold Pack$22.99
  • 16000 Gold Pack (2x Bonus)$22.99
  • 68000 Gold Pack (4x Bonus)$39.99
  • 2500 hangar resources$39.99
  • 17000 Gold Pack$44.99
  • 34000 Gold Pack (2x Bonus)$44.99

Questions

Is Starbase Chill free?
Starbase Chill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spaceship Builder free?
Spaceship Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Starbase Chill or Spaceship Builder?
Spaceship Builder is rated higher. Starbase Chill averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Spaceship Builder averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.
Do Starbase Chill or Spaceship Builder have ads?
Spaceship Builder shows ads; Starbase Chill does not.
Which is updated more often, Starbase Chill or Spaceship Builder?
Starbase Chill ships an update every 2 days, and Spaceship Builder every 3 weeks. Most recently, Starbase Chill was updated on September 24, 2026 and Spaceship Builder on October 6, 2026.

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