# Celestial Fleet vs Spaceship Builder

Celestial Fleet and Spaceship Builder both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Spaceship Builder's written reviews are positive against 60% of Celestial Fleet's. Celestial Fleet's advantage is ratings volume (119 vs 24). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Celestial Fleet sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Spaceship Builder sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Celestial Fleet against 4.5 for Spaceship Builder. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 119 and 24 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Celestial Fleet's written reviews are positive against 87% of Spaceship Builder's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Celestial Fleet | Spaceship Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celestial-fleet/id894293034/reviews)** | [4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceship-builder/id6502774576/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **119** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 546 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [OMEGA POINT](https://appshunter.io/developer/448044671) | [DR-Online Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743786912) |

## What reviewers say

### Celestial Fleet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celestial-fleet/id894293034)

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fleet waiting time zero boost (+10) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner lottery  Federation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Battleship status boost x1.5 (+10) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Obtain 40 SOL | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lottery  federal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fleet capacity increase +2000  Federation | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fleet capacity increase +3000  Federation | $4.99 | one-time |
| Obtain 160 SOL | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium lottery  federal | $5.99 | one-time |
| Obtain 320 SOL | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Loot Box tickets +10 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Obtain 640 SOL | $17.99 | one-time |


### Spaceship Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceship-builder/id6502774576)

Design, build, and pilot your own spaceship in a vast galaxy. Progress through a tech tree, engage in thrilling space combat, and explore new sectors. Earn credits to upgrade your vessel and become a legendary commander.

**Highlights:** Engineer and customize spaceships, Unlock advanced technologies, Master manual space combat, Earn and upgrade ship systems, Explore diverse space sectors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Imperial Privilege | $3.99 | per month |
| 1200 Gold Pack (4x Bonus) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600 Gold Pack (2x Bonus) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gold Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1500 credits pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2800 Gold Pack (4x Bonus) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Gold Pack (2x Bonus) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 700 Gold Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 credits pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Gold Pack (4x Bonus) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Gold Pack (2x Bonus) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Gold Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15000 credits pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove obligatory ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Gold Pack (2x Bonus) | $7.99 | one-time |
| 14000 Gold Pack (4x Bonus) | $7.99 | one-time |
| 35000 credits pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Gold Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500 hangar resources | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sandbox Unlock | $12.99 | one-time |
| 32000 Gold Pack (4x Bonus) | $19.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Gold Pack | $22.99 | one-time |
| 16000 Gold Pack (2x Bonus) | $22.99 | one-time |
| 68000 Gold Pack (4x Bonus) | $39.99 | one-time |
| 2500 hangar resources | $39.99 | one-time |
| 17000 Gold Pack | $44.99 | one-time |
| 34000 Gold Pack (2x Bonus) | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Celestial Fleet free?

Celestial Fleet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spaceship Builder free?

Spaceship Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Celestial Fleet or Spaceship Builder?

Celestial Fleet is rated higher. Celestial Fleet averages 4.6 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while Spaceship Builder averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.

### Do Celestial Fleet or Spaceship Builder have ads?

Both Celestial Fleet and Spaceship Builder show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Celestial Fleet or Spaceship Builder?

Celestial Fleet ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spaceship Builder every 3 weeks. Most recently, Celestial Fleet was updated on October 10, 2026 and Spaceship Builder on October 6, 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.*