Comparison

StarForge Online vs Starpath Frontier

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

Head to head
About

StarForge Online

Pilot your custom space fighter in epic multiplayer battles across the galaxy. Compete in daily and hourly events, join guilds for exclusive challenges, and gather resources to craft the ultimate ship.

Highlights
  • Skill-based space combat
  • Custom ship building
  • Resource gathering and crafting
  • Daily and hourly events
  • Guild-exclusive multiplayer events
  • Galaxy exploration
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Battle other pilots across the galaxy as you build your own unique space fighter and compete in hourly and daily events. Engage in skill-based combat events competing against all other StarForge Online players. Join a guild and compete in exclusive guild-only Multiplayer events. Participate in other daily missions, earn rewards, and travel the galaxy to find the best resources to build the most feared ship in the galaxy. STARFORGE ONLINE GAMEPLAY - Compete in daily missions and competitive events to earn rewards. - Travel the galaxy to mine the best resources possible. Resources are randomly generated every 4 hours. Revisit the game often to stockpile the best resources possible. - Craft your own ship components using the best resources you can find to create the most elite ship possible. - Use Credits and Crystals to purchase schematics for epic tier ship components. - Also use resources for daily quests for extra rewards daily. - Join a guild to compete in exclusive, guild-only daily events.

About

Starpath Frontier

Features
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Starpath Frontier is a thrilling space adventure where you command a starship, traveling between planets, dodging dangers, and fighting space pirates! Key Features: High-Speed Navigation: Maneuver through asteroid fields and cosmic hazards. Intense Battles: Face off against ruthless space pirates in action-packed dogfights. Ship Upgrades: Enhance your starship with powerful upgrades or purchase new ships with unique abilities. Expansive Universe: Explore stunning space environments and uncover hidden secrets. Engaging Gameplay: Test your skills in fast-paced, immersive missions. Can you conquer the frontier and carve your path among the stars? The adventure awaits!

Screenshots

StarForge Online4 screens
Starpath Frontier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: StarForge Online at Free against Starpath Frontier's $1.99. StarForge Online also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Starpath Frontier's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 13 months). On in-app purchases 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

StarForge Online is free to download; Starpath Frontier costs $1.99 up front. StarForge Online sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Starpath Frontier sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StarForge Online ships an update every 13 months, Starpath Frontier every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
StarForge Online versus Starpath Frontier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarForge OnlineStarpath Frontier
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB349 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMichael SchwarzDenys Pushkar

In-app purchases

5 purchases

StarForge Online

One-time5
  • Crystal Pack - Small$4.99
  • Credit Pack - Large$9.99
  • StarForge Online - Pro Upgrade$9.99
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  • Crystal Pack - Medium$19.99
  • Crystal Pack - Large$49.99
9 purchases

Starpath Frontier

One-time9
  • Galactic Boost$1.99
  • Star Cruiser Bundle$1.99
  • Galactic Fortune$1.99
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  • Galactic Explorer Deal$4.99
  • Meteor Shower$4.99
  • Starfury Cruiser$4.99
  • Astral Fleet Special$9.99
  • Voidhawk$9.99
  • Starfury Cruiser$19.99

Questions

Is StarForge Online free?
StarForge Online is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Starpath Frontier free?
Starpath Frontier costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do StarForge Online or Starpath Frontier have ads?
Starpath Frontier shows ads; StarForge Online does not.
Which is updated more often, StarForge Online or Starpath Frontier?
StarForge Online ships an update every 13 months, and Starpath Frontier every 2 weeks. Most recently, StarForge Online was updated on November 4, 2026 and Starpath Frontier on November 8, 2026.

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