Comparison

Galaxy Control 3D vs Nova Empire

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

Head to head
About

Galaxy Control 3D

Engage in epic space combat strategy by building and defending your base. Command a diverse army of ground and air units, gather resources, and battle millions of players worldwide to dominate the galaxy. Features stunning 3D graphics and a challenging campaign mode.

Highlights
  • Next-generation 3D graphics
  • Base building and defense
  • Resource gathering
  • Diverse ground and air units
  • Global PvP battles
  • Campaign mode with missions
  • Unlockable achievements
Features
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Galaxy Control 3D is a sci-fi base building and PvP strategy game where you build an empire, command a fleet, and battle millions of players for control of the galaxy — all rendered in next-generation 3D graphics. BUILD YOUR SPACE BASE Gather minerals and extract uranium to construct and upgrade your command center. Lay down 14 types of defensive structures — laser towers, missile turrets, plasma cannons, and more. Seal your perimeter with 300 wall segments and 7 mine types to stop any raider cold. COMMAND A POWERFUL ARMY Train and deploy 25+ unique air and ground units across multiple alien races and civilizations. Field a fleet of 10+ ship types, each with distinct strengths for attack, defense, or long-range bombardment. Master 11 technologies to unlock the most devastating weapons in the galaxy. RECRUIT 15 EPIC HEROES Each hero carries unique abilities that turn the tide of battle. Level up your heroes, equip relics, and choose the right commander for every mission — whether you're raiding a rival base or holding off a pirate assault. RAID, CONQUER, DOMINATE Attack other players, seize their resources, and earn Fame Points to climb the global leaderboards. With millions of active players across the galaxy, every session is a live PvP challenge. Rise through the ranks and become the #1 commander in the universe. FORGE ALLIANCES, WIN WARS Team up with other commanders to wage alliance wars across the galaxy. Coordinate attacks, share resources, and defend your allies in real-time multiplayer battles that reward strategy over brute force. TOWER DEFENSE IN SPACE Arrange your laser towers, missile turrets, and mine fields to repel waves of attackers. Galaxy Control's deep space tower defense layer means your base must be as smart as your army — one gap in your defenses can cost you everything. EXPLORE THE GALAXY Conquer 50 unique campaign missions against 3 pirate factions with escalating difficulty. Discover and claim 10+ asteroid fields and 10+ relic sites scattered across the star map. Each zone you control adds resources and strategic advantage. FEATURES AT A GLANCE: - Next-generation 3D sci-fi graphics - 100% free to play - 50 campaign missions across 3 pirate factions - 15 epic heroes with unique abilities - 25+ unique air and ground units - 10+ ship types across races and civilizations - 14 defensive structures: towers, turrets, cannons, walls, mines - 300 wall segments + 7 mine types for deep base defense - 11 technologies to research and master - 10+ relics and 10+ asteroids to conquer - Real-time PvP raiding and Fame Point leaderboards - Alliance wars and multiplayer cooperation - Requires internet connection Join millions of commanders already fighting for the galaxy. Download Galaxy Control 3D free — build your base, raise your army, and conquer the stars.

About

Nova Empire

Engage in epic galactic warfare with players worldwide in this next-generation online space strategy game. Build and customize your space station, design powerful fleets, and form alliances to conquer sectors of space. Experience real-time battles and strategic gameplay with stunning HD graphics.

Highlights
  • Real-time galactic battles
  • Alliance system for sector control
  • Fleet design and customization
  • Space station building
  • Recruit elite admirals
  • HD graphics and sound
Features
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Enter an epic battle for conquest of the galaxy with players around the world! An action-packed, next-generation online space strategy experience! FEATURES - BATTLE: Wage war with players worldwide for domination of the galaxy on an epic scale! - ALLIANCE: Create a mighty alliance to fight for control of entire sectors of space in a revolutionary new alliance system! - STRATEGY: Combine in alliance legions to form your attack strategy together then strike! - FLEETS: Design fleets with specific weapons and armor to counter your opponent’s strengths! - ADMIRALS: Recruit elite admirals to join your empire and lead your fleets to victory! - BUILD: Create and customize your space station to gain the advantage! - GRAPHICS: Strategy has never looked this good! Command space in spectacular HD! - REAL-TIME: See player fleets moving around the galaxy in real time! Watch as battles develop and make the correct tactical calls to claim victory. - MUSIC: High-quality music and sound production. - MORE: Always adding new features! This galaxy just gets better and better! Nova Empire’s story unfolds week by week, reshaping the galaxy before your eyes Welcome to Nova Empire, a next-generation strategy game. Get your fleets ready and fight for glory! SUPPORT Email us at support@gamebeartech.com Follow us on Facebook to get news and updates: https://www.facebook.com/NovaEmpireGame/

Screenshots

Galaxy Control 3D4 screens
Nova Empire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Nova Empire at none against Galaxy Control 3D's shown. Nova Empire also leads on ratings volume (5.1K vs 871). Galaxy Control 3D's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (67% vs 47%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Galaxy Control 3D sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Nova Empire sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Galaxy Control 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nova Empire has 5.1K ratings behind it against 871, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Galaxy Control 3D's written reviews are positive against 47% of Nova Empire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Galaxy Control 3D ships an update every 10 days, Nova Empire every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Galaxy Control 3D versus Nova Empire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGalaxy Control 3DNova Empire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (871 ratings) — better4.3 (5.1K ratings)
Positive reviews67.2% of reviews — better46.9% of reviews
Number of ratings8715.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size796 MB1.8 GB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperFX GAMES FZ LLCGameBear Tech

Customer experience

Galaxy Control 3D

All ratings870 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews457 reviews
Positive67.2%
Neutral7.2%
Negative25.6%

Nova Empire

All ratings5,065 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews899 reviews
Positive46.9%
Neutral9.6%
Negative43.5%

User reviews

Galaxy Control 3D

From 871 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great graphics
  • 🌟 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 👥 Good for team play
  • 🕹️ Sci-fi theme is fun

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • ⏱️ Slow progression and upgrade times
  • 🤖 AI voices are poor
  • 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🤯 Frustrating matchmaking

Nova Empire

From 5.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent graphics and gameplay
  • 🔒 Secure and stable connection
  • 👍 Engaging alliance and community features
  • 🚀 Smooth progression for free-to-play players

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
  • ⏱️ Extremely long build/upgrade times
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🔒 Poor customer support and lack of responsiveness

Bugs and requests

Galaxy Control 3D

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes after updates
  • Login issues, especially with Facebook
  • Troops and resources disappearing
  • Inconsistent performance and connection issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to log out without deleting account
  • Option to disable AI voices
  • Improved matchmaking algorithm
  • Faster progression and upgrade times

Nova Empire

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Shields randomly deactivating during wars
  • Disappearing ships and lost progress after crashes
  • Inability to leave or switch alliances due to glitches

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to transfer resources between alliance members
  • More diplomacy options between alliances
  • Improved tutorial and onboarding for new players
  • Larger and more diverse galaxy to explore

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Galaxy Control 3D

One-time10
  • Container 1$0.99
  • Some Redmins$4.99
  • Galaxy Pass$4.99
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  • Container 5$4.99
  • Bunch of Redmins$9.99
  • Container 10$9.99
  • Diamond Pass$9.99
  • Container of Redmins$19.99
  • Crowded container of Redmins$49.99
  • Huge container of Redmins$99.99
10 purchases

Nova Empire

One-time10
  • Tiny Pack$0.99
  • Special Pack$1.99
  • Bonus Pack$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Medium Pack$9.99
  • Ultra Pack$14.99
  • Large Pack$19.99
  • Prime Pack$19.99
  • Huge Pack$49.99
  • Epic Pack$99.99
  • Dominator Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Galaxy Control 3D free?
Galaxy Control 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nova Empire free?
Nova Empire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Galaxy Control 3D or Nova Empire?
Galaxy Control 3D is rated higher. Galaxy Control 3D averages 4.6 out of 5 from 871 ratings, while Nova Empire averages 4.3 from 5.1K ratings.
Do Galaxy Control 3D or Nova Empire have ads?
Galaxy Control 3D shows ads; Nova Empire does not.
Which is updated more often, Galaxy Control 3D or Nova Empire?
Galaxy Control 3D ships an update every 10 days, and Nova Empire every 6 weeks. Most recently, Galaxy Control 3D was updated on November 6, 2026 and Nova Empire on November 8, 2026.

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