# Boom Beach vs Celestial Fleet

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Boom Beach at 299K against Celestial Fleet's 120. Boom Beach also leads on chart position (#50 vs unranked). Celestial Fleet's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 50%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boom Beach sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Celestial Fleet sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Boom Beach against 4.6 for Celestial Fleet. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boom Beach has 299K ratings behind it against 120, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Boom Beach's written reviews are positive against 60% of Celestial Fleet's.

Boom Beach ships an update fortnightly, Celestial Fleet every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boom Beach | Celestial Fleet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (299K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boom-beach-war-strategy-game/id672150402/reviews)** | [4.6 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celestial-fleet/id894293034/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **299K** | 120 |
| Positive reviews | 49.7% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | — |
| Size | 950 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Supercell](https://appshunter.io/developer/488106216) | [OMEGA POINT](https://appshunter.io/developer/448044671) |

## What reviewers say

### Boom Beach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boom-beach-war-strategy-game/id672150402)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Grossing · Action, #88 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in epic real-time strategy battles to defeat an evil force and free enslaved islanders. Build a powerful base, train an army, and form alliances with players worldwide to conquer enemy bases and control resources in a tropical archipelago.

**Highlights:** RTS combat and base-building, Multiplayer raids and co-op missions, Explore a tropical archipelago, Battle Blackguard bosses, Form Task Forces with players, Build and strengthen your army

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Extra Builder | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Boom Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Instant Training | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Box of Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 💡 Warships addition is great
- 🚀 Awesome graphics and gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Warships troop training bug
- ⏱️ Slow progression and long upgrade times
- 🔒 Unfair matchmaking and pay-to-win aspects
- 🐛 Glitches and connection issues

**Reported bugs**

- Warships troop training bug causing 400+ day wait
- Connectivity issues and game freezes
- Incorrect win/loss results in Warships mode

**Requested features**

- Ability to start over or reset progress
- More community features and interaction
- Faster troop training and building times
- Improved base editing and layout tools


### Celestial Fleet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celestial-fleet/id894293034)

Engage in thrilling 3D space fleet warfare with simple controls and overwhelming graphics. Command your fleet, strategize formations, and battle rivals in quick, real-time matches. Compete for galactic supremacy in this fast-paced strategy game.

**Highlights:** Real-time 3D space combat, Simple, intuitive controls, Quick, fast-paced battles, Online multiplayer matches, Fleet customization and upgrades, Stunning graphics and sound

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fleet waiting time zero boost (+10) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner lottery  Federation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Battleship status boost x1.5 (+10) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Obtain 40 SOL | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lottery  federal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fleet capacity increase +2000  Federation | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fleet capacity increase +3000  Federation | $4.99 | one-time |
| Obtain 160 SOL | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium lottery  federal | $5.99 | one-time |
| Obtain 320 SOL | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Loot Box tickets +10 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Obtain 640 SOL | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boom Beach free?

Boom Beach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Celestial Fleet free?

Celestial Fleet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Boom Beach or Celestial Fleet?

Boom Beach is rated higher. Boom Beach averages 4.7 out of 5 from 299K ratings, while Celestial Fleet averages 4.6 from 120 ratings.

### Do Boom Beach or Celestial Fleet have ads?

Both Boom Beach and Celestial Fleet show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boom Beach or Celestial Fleet?

Boom Beach ships an update fortnightly, and Celestial Fleet every 3 weeks. Most recently, Boom Beach was updated on November 1, 2026 and Celestial Fleet on October 24, 2026.

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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.*