Comparison

Cosmic Commander vs Starstrike Squadron

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

Head to head
About

Cosmic Commander

Features
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Cosmic Commander – A Space War. Battle Through the Galaxy And Save Earth. A massive asteroid is on a collision course with Earth, launched by a powerful alien entity bent on humanity’s destruction. As the Cosmic Commander, you and your elite starship crew must embark on a high-stakes mission across the galaxy — battling alien forces, defeating powerful bosses, and ultimately facing the final enemy threatening all life on Earth. The fate of the planet lies in your hands. Features: • Story-Driven Campaign – Journey through deep space on a mission to stop the doomsday asteroid by defeating the ultimate boss. • Multiple Epic Boss Fights – Face off against a series of deadly alien commanders before challenging the ultimate boss. • Crew-Based Upgrades – Strengthen your starship by enhancing weapons, shields, and special spaceship abilities. • Fast-Paced Space Combat – Classic arcade-style shooting blended with modern effects and smooth controls. • Diverse Cosmic Environments – Explore alien warzones and asteroid storm fields. • During super boss battles and the final boss, the view switches from classic 2D top-down to a 3D third-person perspective behind the ship. Prepare for the Final Battle The alien threat is unlike anything Earth has ever faced. Survive the gauntlet of powerful enemies and defeat the final boss to prevent total annihilation. Download Cosmic Commander now and lead your crew into the fight to save humanity!

About

Starstrike Squadron

Command a diverse squadron of pilots and ships in a 500-stage vertical space shooter campaign. Master arcade combat, break multi-phase bosses, and explore a vast war across the Solar System and beyond. Develop your fleet and uncover a compelling story.

Highlights
  • 500-stage vertical shooter campaign
  • Collect and upgrade 100 pilots
  • Master arcade space combat
  • Break multi-phase bosses
  • Explore story and side missions
  • Develop and upgrade your fleet
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Earth's frontier is breaking, and no single ace can save it. Command Starstrike Squadron: a growing alliance of pilots, engineers, defectors, and survivors drawn from Earth and the rival civilizations of nearby star systems. Fight through a 500-stage vertical-shooter campaign spanning the Solar System and neighboring stars. Dodge dense projectile patterns, break capital-ship defenses, destroy exposed boss cores, and deploy wingmates whose weapons and skills change the shape of every battle. BUILD A DIVERSE SQUADRON Discover 100 pilots with distinct portraits, ships, affinities, and combat roles. Former enemies can become trusted allies as the war expands beyond its original front. MASTER ARCADE SPACE COMBAT Switch between Vulcan, laser, and plasma weapon systems. Collect upgrades during battle, time active skills and ultimates, and keep your formation alive through escalating enemy waves. BREAK MULTI-PHASE BOSSES Target individual weak points, strip shields, survive phase changes, and bring down warships that fight like moving battlefields. EXPLORE THE WAR Follow an English story campaign, uncover side missions, revisit the pilot archive, and travel from lunar defenses to Mars, Proxima Centauri, Alpha Centauri, and the deeper stellar frontier. DEVELOP YOUR FLEET Upgrade ships and parts in the hangar, earn resources through play, complete missions and achievements, and shape a squadron built for your preferred combat style. The main campaign can be played offline. Game Center features and in-app purchases require an internet connection.

Screenshots

Cosmic Commander4 screens
Starstrike Squadron4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cosmic Commander at every 10 days against Starstrike Squadron's every 2 months. Cosmic Commander also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Starstrike Squadron's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Cosmic Commander sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Starstrike Squadron sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cosmic Commander ships an update every 10 days, Starstrike Squadron every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Cosmic Commander versus Starstrike Squadron: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCosmic CommanderStarstrike Squadron
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size871 MB262 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperProperty ProvidersNetherfire Entertainment, Inc.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Cosmic Commander

One-time5
  • Diamond Pack 200$1.99
  • Diamond Pack 500$3.99
  • Diamond Pack 1000$7.99
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  • Diamond Pack 2000$12.99
  • Diamond Pack 5000$24.99
5 purchases

Starstrike Squadron

One-time5
  • Supply Pack$14.99
  • Supply Pack2 variants$19.99
  • Supply Pack$29.99
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  • Supply Pack3 variants$49.99
  • Supply Pack3 variants$99.99

Questions

Is Cosmic Commander free?
Cosmic Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Starstrike Squadron free?
Starstrike Squadron is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cosmic Commander or Starstrike Squadron have ads?
Both Cosmic Commander and Starstrike Squadron show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cosmic Commander or Starstrike Squadron?
Cosmic Commander ships an update every 10 days, and Starstrike Squadron every 2 months. Most recently, Cosmic Commander was updated on October 25, 2026 and Starstrike Squadron on October 22, 2026.

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