Comparison

StarThrone vs Vicinity Online

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

Head to head
About

StarThrone

Features
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Embark on an epic journey in Star Throne: Galactic Hegemony, the ultimate 4X space strategy game blending retro pixel art with thrilling rhythm-action combat! Explore a vast galaxy, gather resources, and forge an unstoppable empire. Will you conquer the stars? [Build a Galactic Empire (4X Strategy)] • Explore unknown galaxies and colonize alien planets to expand your cosmic territory. • Mine essential resources like Nano-matter and Quantum to construct massive orbital shipyards and upgrade your sci-fi infrastructure. [Retro Pixel Art & Unique Commanders] • Immerse yourself in a beautifully crafted 16-bit retro universe. • Recruit and level up commanders from 5 distinct alien factions. Utilize their unique traits and stats to lead your space armada! [Thrilling Rhythm-Action Combat] • Tired of boring auto-battles? Experience the innovative 'Synchronized Fire System'! • Tap to the beat, chain massive combos, and unleash devastating critical strikes in fast-paced, rhythm-based space battles. [Deep Sci-Fi Fleet Command] • Command a diverse armada, from nimble scouts to massive aircraft carriers. • Master the synergy between your commander's skills, tactical fleet formations, and resource management to outsmart your enemies. Download Star Throne now and claim galactic hegemony! The universe awaits your command.

About

Vicinity Online

Build a vast space empire in this persistent sci-fi MMO. Construct planetary infrastructure, command fleets, trade resources, and engage in player-driven conflict to control a living galaxy. Focuses on long-term progression and strategic planning.

Highlights
  • Build and expand space empire
  • Construct planetary infrastructure
  • Mine and manage resources
  • Command specialized ship fleets
  • Scan systems for intelligence
  • Player-driven economy and trading
  • Engage in player vs. player combat
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Build your empire among the stars. Vicinity Online is a persistent sci-fi MMO where players construct powerful economies, command fleets, trade resources, and compete for control across a living galaxy. Humanity has reached deep space, but expansion is no longer peaceful. Every star system holds opportunity. Every resource has value. Every fleet movement can shift the balance of power. Develop your planetary infrastructure, extract valuable resources, manage energy production, and expand your influence across star systems. Build mines, depots, energy facilities, and production chains to fuel your growing empire. Command fleets of specialized ships and send them across the galaxy to defend your territory, support your allies, or strike at your enemies. Battles are shaped by preparation, intelligence, fleet composition, and strategic timing. The galaxy is driven by players. Trade resources, scan star systems, monitor fleet activity, compete over valuable positions, and participate in an evolving economy where every decision matters. Explore a universe built around long-term progression, strategic planning, and player conflict. Features: • Build and expand your space empire • Construct buildings and develop planetary infrastructure • Mine and manage resources used for growth, trade, and warfare • Build and command fleets of specialized ships • Scan systems and gather intelligence on planets and enemy activity • Trade resources and participate in a player-driven economy • Fight other players for resources, influence, and strategic control • Progress through long-term upgrades, skills, and empire development The stars are open. The galaxy is waiting. Build, trade, scout, command, and conquer in Vicinity Online.

Screenshots

StarThrone4 screens
Vicinity Online4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Vicinity Online at none against StarThrone's shown. StarThrone's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 18.6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
StarThrone versus Vicinity Online: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarThroneVicinity Online
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB129 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developerwoongkyum kimKonrad Machlowski

In-app purchases

None

StarThrone

No in-app purchases

None

Vicinity Online

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StarThrone free?
StarThrone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vicinity Online free?
Vicinity Online is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StarThrone or Vicinity Online have ads?
StarThrone shows ads; Vicinity Online does not.

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