Comparison

Space Force vs Ember Realms

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

Head to head
About

Space Force

Command fleets and build empires in a real-time strategy game. Engage in galactic conflicts across 100 unique levels, each inspired by astronomical features. Enjoy a completely offline experience with no timers, ads, or accounts required.

Highlights
  • Real-time galactic strategy
  • 100 custom levels across 10 galaxies
  • Offline play, no internet required
  • No timers, ads, or accounts
  • Planet upgrades and gas-giant fortresses
  • Multi-faction AI with varying personalities
  • Optional in-app boost packs
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Command fleets. Capture planets. Build empires across the cosmos. Space Force is a real-time strategy game distilled to its essentials: every level is a self-contained galactic conflict. Tap a planet to select its fleet, tap another to send. Watch ships streak across constellations. Defend gas-giant fortresses. Break enemy supply lines. Win — or get out-produced and erased. 100 CUSTOM LEVELS Ten galaxies, ten levels each, each built around a real astronomical feature. Orion's Belt. Cygnus the Swan. The Hercules Globular Cluster. The Cassiopeia W. From training-difficulty constellation patterns to the campaign apex — Level 100: Queen of the Sky. NO TIMERS. NO ADS. NO ACCOUNTS. Completely offline. No internet connection required. No data collected, ever. No popups asking you to rate the app. No "energy" meters, no forced waits, no daily check-ins. The full 100-level campaign is free; optional boost packs are there if you want a leg up. REAL STRATEGY, NOT BUTTON-MASHING - Planet tiers: upgrade conquered worlds for more production - Gas-giant fortresses: cap-3 anchors with missile defense range - Multi-faction AI: up to four warring empires per level, each with its own personality (turtling, expansionist, harassing) - Mid-game events: solar flares disable missile defense — exploit the window or pay for ignoring it - Win conditions vary: eliminate, capture, survive — every level reads its objective at launch POLISHED FOR MOBILE - Pinch to zoom, drag to pan - Star-rated time challenges per level (silver and gold thresholds) - Best-time tracking for replays - Color-blind-friendly faction palettes - Haptic feedback on iOS - Slow-motion toggle for tactical moments OPTIONAL IN-APP BOOSTS A small selection of consumable boosts (extra starting ships, larger home planets) for players who want a leg-up on the harder levels. Never required — every level is beatable without them. 10 ACHIEVEMENTS Track your campaign progress, time-attack victories, and the rare flawless runs. Unlock the Queen Slayer achievement by defeating Level 100 — the campaign finale. DESIGNED FOR ONE-HAND PLAY Optimized for both iPhone and iPad. Landscape on iPad scales the constellation maps beautifully. iPhone-first input — every button is thumb-reachable. PRIVACY-FIRST No tracking. No analytics. No third-party SDKs. The app makes zero network requests during gameplay. Your save file lives on your device only. See our privacy policy for the full picture. Bring the stars home.

About

Ember Realms

Engage in single-player real-time strategy, commanding troops and spells to conquer enemy towers. Choose from distinct factions, build powerful spell combinations, and explore a campaign across diverse landscapes. Test your skills in increasingly challenging randomized realms.

Highlights
  • Real-time strategy gameplay
  • Multiple playable factions
  • Customizable spell combinations
  • 15-level campaign mode
  • Endless randomized conquest mode
  • Offline play support
Features
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Claim towers. Command the battle. Conquer the realm. Ember Realms is a single-player real-time strategy game where every troop movement and spell can turn the tide. Grow your forces, seize enemy buildings, and choose when to defend or launch your next attack. CHOOSE YOUR FACTION Lead the swift, resilient Jade Vanguard, the hard-hitting Ashen Legion, or the spell-powered Violet Order. Each faction brings its own strengths to the battlefield. BUILD YOUR SPELL COMBINATION Choose two spells before battle. Call down fireballs and thunder storms, freeze your opponents, strike with Zap, or reinforce your buildings with Rally. EXPLORE A 15-LEVEL CAMPAIGN Travel across a scrolling world map through coastal, forest, crystal, canyon, and volcanic landscapes. Face the Forest Guardian, Ashen Colossus, and Ember Dragon in boss battles every five levels. MASTER THREE DIFFICULTIES Play the campaign on Relaxed, Standard, or Veteran. Return to completed levels to earn bronze, silver, and gold laurel crowns, with your highest achievement displayed on the map. TAKE ON ENDLESS CONQUEST Conquer randomized realms that grow tougher with each victory. Choose your faction and spells at the start, save your run to continue later, and see how many stages you can conquer. Optionally enable Game Center to compare completed runs with friends and players worldwide. Learn the essentials in the guided tutorial, play battles offline, and enjoy original music. Internet access and Game Center are required only for online rankings.

Screenshots

Space Force4 screens
Ember Realms4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ember Realms at none against Space Force's 6. Ember Realms also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Space Force's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Space Force sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Ember Realms asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Space Force against 5.0 for Ember Realms. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Force ships an update every 3 weeks, Ember Realms daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Space Force versus Ember Realms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace ForceEmber Realms
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB76 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRYAN THOMAS EVANSDANIEL IMAD BIROUTY

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Space Force

One-time6
  • Boost Pack — Starting Ships (5)$0.99
  • Boost Pack — Planet Size (5)$0.99
  • Expansion Pack - Draco$2.99
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  • Expansion Pack - Phoenix$2.99
  • Boost Pack — Planet Size (20)$2.99
  • Boost Pack — Starting Ships (20)$2.99
None

Ember Realms

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Space Force free?
Space Force is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ember Realms free?
Ember Realms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Space Force or Ember Realms?
Space Force and Ember Realms are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Space Force or Ember Realms have ads?
Neither Space Force nor Ember Realms shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Space Force or Ember Realms?
Space Force ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ember Realms daily. Most recently, Space Force was updated on October 28, 2026 and Ember Realms on October 31, 2026.

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