Comparison

Celestial Fleet vs Nova Empire

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

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About

Celestial Fleet

Engage in thrilling 3D space fleet warfare with simple controls and overwhelming graphics. Command your fleet, strategize formations, and battle rivals in quick, real-time matches. Compete for galactic supremacy in this fast-paced strategy game.

Highlights
  • Real-time 3D space combat
  • Simple, intuitive controls
  • Quick, fast-paced battles
  • Online multiplayer matches
  • Fleet customization and upgrades
  • Stunning graphics and sound
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1. Easy! Space fleet warfare like SF movies with simple operation! 2. Commanding freely as if it became the admiral of the space fleet! 3. Online support (only offline play is possible) 4. Overwhelming graphics and sound effects to challenge the limits of smartphones! After downloading Celestial Fleet, in just three minutes you can experience the powerful exhilaration of a 3D space fleet war! With simple rules, powerful performance, and high-speed development as victory or defeat are decided in three to five minutes, this is a real-time strategy game (RTS) that has never been seen before. The game is made exciting through real-time 3D, and the power of non-stop animated performance while playing. Due to perfect real-time 3D, this is surely a powerful space fleet battle masterpiece that will make you think it is not on a smartphone! If you have the latest device, it is possible to play the powerful space war game with high-definition (HD) images. While commanding a space fleet, aim for the annihilation of the enemy fleet and hold supremacy in the galaxy. While assessing the war situation, select the formation and direct the attack on the enemy fleet. Also supporting online matches, divide into two forces (federation and empire), and with the galaxy as your stage you can compete for power. Federation battleships and empire battleships each have their own features. With the ingenuity of each other as weapons, one can compete with global rivals for strategy and tactics. Fleet battles, combined with a real-time system and a command-type turn system, are semi-RTS. Instant decisions about such things as the timing of attacks will determine victory or defeat. It is possible to enjoy a sense of urgency just like one was actually commanding a fleet war battlefield. As one has more victories, it is possible to get more powerful space battleships. Discover your own way to organize the strongest space fleet, and your own way of fighting. As much as possible, eliminate the complex and cumbersome aspects of strategy, and focus on the tactical elements of organizing the fleet, strengthening the battleships, and battling with the fleet. If you have three to five minutes it is possible to play. Optimal for playing during a commute, etc. For mission bosses, such things are large fortresses, large bases, and the strongest large battleships are ready and waiting. - Features - (1) Breathtaking 3D action all in real time (2) Visual effect controls to match the specifications of your device (3) Awe-inspiring sound powered by the 3D audio system [OpenAL] (4) Quick battles that develop rapidly (One battle will last approximately 1 minute). (5) Online battles (6) Rankings (7) Full support for iPad (8) Offline mode (9) Export logs to services such as YouTube, save screenshots - Other - This version will be the First Impression Version. The design, rules, and balance of the game may undergo significant changes later. Save data will be supported in newer versions. The First Impression Version has items on sale at discount prices! We will keep on adding new ships, missions, and other things to the game!

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

Celestial Fleet4 screens
Nova Empire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Nova Empire at none against Celestial Fleet's shown. Nova Empire also leads on ratings volume (5.1K vs 119). Celestial Fleet's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (60% vs 47%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Celestial Fleet sells 12 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

Celestial Fleet 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 119, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Celestial Fleet's written reviews are positive against 47% of Nova Empire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Celestial Fleet ships an update every 3 weeks, Nova Empire every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Celestial Fleet versus Nova Empire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCelestial FleetNova Empire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (119 ratings) — better4.3 (5.1K ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better46.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1195.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB1.8 GB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperOMEGA POINTGameBear Tech

Customer experience

Celestial Fleet

All ratings119 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

Nova Empire

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

Bugs and requests

Celestial Fleet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

12 purchases

Celestial Fleet

One-time12
  • Fleet waiting time zero boost (+10)$0.99
  • Beginner lottery [Federation]$0.99
  • Battleship status boost x1.5 (+10)$1.99
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  • Obtain 40 SOL$1.99
  • Lottery [federal]$2.99
  • Fleet capacity increase +2000 [Federation]$3.99
  • Fleet capacity increase +3000 [Federation]$4.99
  • Obtain 160 SOL$4.99
  • Premium lottery [federal]$5.99
  • Obtain 320 SOL$9.99
  • Premium Loot Box tickets +10$15.99
  • Obtain 640 SOL$17.99
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 Celestial Fleet free?
Celestial Fleet 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, Celestial Fleet or Nova Empire?
Celestial Fleet is rated higher. Celestial Fleet averages 4.6 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while Nova Empire averages 4.3 from 5.1K ratings.
Do Celestial Fleet or Nova Empire have ads?
Celestial Fleet shows ads; Nova Empire does not.
Which is updated more often, Celestial Fleet or Nova Empire?
Celestial Fleet ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nova Empire every 6 weeks. Most recently, Celestial Fleet was updated on September 5, 2026 and Nova Empire on September 24, 2026.

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