StarThrone vs Vicinity Online
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StarThrone
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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.
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | StarThrone | Vicinity Online |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 180 MB | 129 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | woongkyum kim | Konrad Machlowski |
In-app purchases
StarThrone
No in-app purchases
Vicinity Online
No in-app purchases









