# So Tricky vs Star Combat Base

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Star Combat Base at none against So Tricky's 2. Star Combat Base also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. So Tricky sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Star Combat Base asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for So Tricky against 5.0 for Star Combat Base. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Combat Base has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

So Tricky ships an update every 6 months, Star Combat Base monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | So Tricky | Star Combat Base |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/so-tricky/id837388007/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-combat-base/id1525486975/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 424 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Pabilonia](https://appshunter.io/developer/837388010) | [Global Mobile Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508105021) |

## What reviewers say

### So Tricky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/so-tricky/id837388007)

Test your reflexes and precision in this fast-paced game by tapping the screen to guide an object into a target box. Achieve higher scores with successful placements, unlock achievements, and compete with others to become the ultimate champion.

**Highlights:** Tap to guide object, Increase score with successful placements, Unlock achievements, Compete with friends, Fast-paced gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Extra Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Extra Lives | $4.99 | one-time |


### Star Combat Base

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-combat-base/id1525486975)

Manage resources and build your star fleet in this offline space tycoon game. Develop planets, upgrade facilities, and hire commanders to lead your warships to victory in a universe-wide conflict.

**Highlights:** Spaceship tycoon management, Planet development and exploration, Facility upgrades, Offline mode support, Hire interstellar commanders, Completely free to play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is So Tricky free?

So Tricky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Star Combat Base free?

Star Combat Base is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, So Tricky or Star Combat Base?

So Tricky and Star Combat Base are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do So Tricky or Star Combat Base have ads?

Neither So Tricky nor Star Combat Base shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, So Tricky or Star Combat Base?

So Tricky ships an update every 6 months, and Star Combat Base monthly. Most recently, So Tricky was updated on June 1, 2026 and Star Combat Base on September 18, 2026.

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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.*