# Out There vs Star Traders

The clearest difference is price: Out There at $1.19 against Star Traders's $6.99. Star Traders's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Out There costs $1.19 and Star Traders $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Star Traders holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 376 and 674 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Out There's written reviews are positive against 73% of Star Traders's.

Out There ships an update every 2 months, Star Traders every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Out There | Star Traders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.19** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (376 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/out-there-edition/id799471892/reviews) | **[4.6 (674 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-traders-frontiers/id1442583232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 376 | **674** |
| Positive reviews | 69.3% of reviews | **73.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | #48 |
| Size | 212 MB | 316 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [StoreRider](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779731671) | [Trese Brothers](https://appshunter.io/developer/528949265) |

## What reviewers say

### Out There

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/out-there-edition/id799471892)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Paid · Role Playing, #86 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Embark on a challenging space survival adventure where you must manage resources, explore a procedurally generated galaxy, and unravel a compelling narrative. Encounter alien species and make critical choices to determine the fate of humanity.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated galaxy exploration, Resource management and crafting, Handwritten narrative adventures, Multiple endings, Discover and upgrade spaceships, Engage with alien life

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Well-made game
- 🌟 Immersive atmosphere
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and music
- 📚 Engaging story and writing
- 🔁 High replayability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Heavily reliant on RNG
- 🤯 Extremely difficult, even on easy mode
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🧭 Lack of clear progression/strategy
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and performance issues on newer devices
- Bugs causing lost progress or broken mechanics

**Requested features**

- Difficulty settings
- Save/load functionality
- More varied gameplay and content
- Optimization for newer devices


### Star Traders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-traders-frontiers/id1442583232)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Paid · Role Playing, #101 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Command your own starship and crew in a vast, procedurally generated open universe. Forge your path as a pirate, merchant, bounty hunter, or explorer, influencing factions and shaping your crew through your choices in this epic sci-fi RPG.

**Highlights:** Open universe exploration, Multiple captain careers (26 jobs), Spaceship customization (350+ upgrades), Crew assembly and talent management, Dynamic narrative and faction influence, Crew molding based on player choices, Varied difficulty options including permadeath

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Impressive depth and complexity
- 🌍 Vast open-world with endless possibilities
- 🔍 Engaging story and lore
- 🤖 Diverse gameplay options (trading, exploration, combat, etc.)
- 🕹️ Satisfying ship and crew management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Steep learning curve, lacks clear tutorials
- 🔍 Repetitive or tedious aspects in late game
- 📱 UI/UX issues on smaller mobile devices
- 🎲 Frustrating RNG elements and difficulty spikes
- 🔒 Lack of cloud save functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Crew combat screen UI issues causing accidental input
- Reputation/faction system bugs leading to unexpected outcomes
- Crashes and freezes when navigating certain screens
- Inconsistent behavior with ship component upgrades

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize ship colors and appearances
- Option to command/control multiple ships as a fleet
- More end-game content and progression systems
- Improved UI scaling and optimization for larger screens
- Cloud save/sync functionality across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Out There free?

Out There costs $1.19, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Star Traders free?

Star Traders costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Out There or Star Traders?

Star Traders is rated higher. Out There averages 4.4 out of 5 from 376 ratings, while Star Traders averages 4.6 from 674 ratings.

### Do Out There or Star Traders have ads?

Neither Out There nor Star Traders shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Out There or Star Traders?

Out There ships an update every 2 months, and Star Traders every 3 weeks. Most recently, Out There was updated on November 1, 2026 and Star Traders on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Out There or Star Traders?

Out There currently peaks at #35 in the App Store charts, and Star Traders at #48. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*