Comparison

Interstellar Trader vs Infinite Light Years

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

Head to head
About

Interstellar Trader

Features
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Take to the stars in Interstellar Trader, a deep space commerce simulation RPG! Starting with a modest ship and a few credits, you must navigate the galaxy's volatile markets to build your trading empire. Travel between diverse planets, from high-tech hubs to industrial waste-lands. Buy commodities where they are cheap and sell them where demand is high. But beware—pirates and meteors lurk in the void. Upgrade your ship, hire a skilled crew, and take on risky missions to become the ultimate tycoon of the galaxy. Features: - Complex market simulation across multiple planets. - Engaging space combat and meteor evasion. - Ship upgrades, module installations, and crew hiring. - Smuggling and mission-based gameplay. - High-stakes debt management and survival.

About

Infinite Light Years

Command your own fleet in real-time space battles across dangerous galaxies. Research weapons, customize formations, and explore unknown planets. Experience fast-paced galactic warfare with strategic depth.

Highlights
  • Real-time strategy space battles
  • Fleet customization and formation
  • Weapon research and combination
  • Explore diverse planets
  • Dynamic galactic events
  • Fast-paced, short battles
Features
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「Infinite Light Years」 is a real-time strategy space warfare game. In a universe consumed by war, you will command your own fleet and journey across dangerous galaxies. Navigate the conflicts between powerful factions and embark on an unforgettable adventure among the stars. Unbound Warfare, Real-Time Strategy — The Stars Await Your Command Experience an authentic RTS space battle. Take direct control of your starships, master their movements, and deploy tactical weapons at the perfect moment. Whether you engage head-on, strike from the flank, coordinate a concentrated assault, or split your forces for guerrilla tactics, every battle is shaped by your strategy. Countless Weapons, Endless Combinations — Research Your Way to Victory Dive deep into strategic preparation, customize your fleet formations, and create the perfect weapon configurations. Shatter shields with kinetic weapons, tear through armor with lasers, or use EMPs and jump technology to break into enemy formations and strike from within. Outsmart your enemies through unexpected strategies. Original Starships, Tactical Formations — Command Fleets Across the Galaxy Encounter powerful warships from countless factions, including the Lark Empire, Silicon Lifeforms, Higher Dimension, and more. From agile frigates and powerful cruisers to massive carriers, every class has its own unique design, combat role, and weapon system. With beautifully crafted starship models, collecting becomes a rewarding experience. Explore the Stars, Discover the Unknown — Secrets Beyond the Light Years Set out to explore countless planets, each with their own unique environments and mysteries. Dynamic events will unfold throughout your journey, bringing unexpected encounters, hidden opportunities, or dangerous challenges. Focused Fire, Swift Victory — Galactic Battles Begin Instantly Here, every battle is fast-paced and designed to be completed in a short time. There’s no need to constantly monitor your fleet — simply enter the game and jump straight into an intense battle. With no limits on your battles, you can say goodbye to the pressure of chasing progress. Gaming should be free and unrestricted. We refuse to turn play into a daily chore.

Screenshots

Interstellar Trader3 screens
Infinite Light Years4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Interstellar Trader at none against Infinite Light Years's 10. Interstellar Trader also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Infinite Light Years's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). On price 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. Infinite Light Years sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Interstellar Trader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interstellar Trader ships an update every 5 weeks, Infinite Light Years daily. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Interstellar Trader versus Infinite Light Years: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterstellar TraderInfinite Light Years
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB1013 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVevin BlankPlayFun Games Interaction Technology CO., LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Interstellar Trader

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Infinite Light Years

One-time10
  • 60 Star Gems Pack$0.99
  • Monthly Pass2$2.99
  • Advanced Battle Pass$9.99
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  • 980 Star Gems Pack$14.99
  • 1280 Star Gems Pack$18.99
  • Lifetime Pass$18.99
  • 1980 Star Gems Pack$29.99
  • Lifetime Pass$29.99
  • 3280 Star Gems Pack$49.99
  • 6480 Star Gems Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Interstellar Trader free?
Interstellar Trader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Infinite Light Years free?
Infinite Light Years is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Interstellar Trader or Infinite Light Years have ads?
Interstellar Trader shows ads; Infinite Light Years does not.
Which is updated more often, Interstellar Trader or Infinite Light Years?
Interstellar Trader ships an update every 5 weeks, and Infinite Light Years daily. Most recently, Interstellar Trader was updated on October 20, 2026 and Infinite Light Years on October 10, 2026.

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