Comparison

Star Vector vs Space Commander

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

Head to head
About

Star Vector

Engage in thrilling 3D space combat on your mobile device. Pilot your starfighter using intuitive tilt controls to battle pirates and aliens across a randomly generated universe. Progress through levels, unlock new spacecraft, and upgrade your abilities to face increasingly challenging enemies.

Highlights
  • 3D space combat
  • Tilt sensor controls
  • Randomly generated universe
  • Unlockable spacecraft
  • Level progression
  • Increasing enemy difficulty
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Fly against space pirates! 3D space combat game on the go! Use your iPhone's tilt sensor to pilot your star fighter and battle against space pirates and aliens! * Straight to action space combat game! * Easy controls using accelerometer (tilt sensor)! * Explore randomly generated universe! * Progress through the levels to unlock more advanced spacecraft! * Level up to earn more credits to fight against increasing enemy AI difficulty! This app contains advertising. If you have any interest in sci-fi space combat, download Star Vector now and try it out, it's FREE!

About

Space Commander

Pilot a customizable fleet in a vast galaxy, engaging in combat, trade, and exploration. Choose your career path as a mercenary, trader, or pirate, and build your own space empire. Experience deep mechanics and diverse campaigns for endless adventure.

Highlights
  • Fleet customization and upgrades
  • Multiple career paths (mercenary, trader, pirate)
  • Deep economy and trade systems
  • Galaxy exploration with generated star systems
  • Diverse campaigns and mission editor
  • Commander skill progression
Features
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Space Commander: War and Trade is an ultimate single player space-sim featuring spectacular graphics, intuitive combat and deep mechanics. Various campaigns offer diverse experiences ranging from arcade shooter to sandbox RPG. BE A SPACE PILOT Build your fleet from an array of specialized ship classes! Choose from fast and maneuverable fighters to heavy bombers and large transporters. Customize and upgrade your vessels to fit your unique playstyle. Gather experience and upgrade your Commander Skills to be more efficient in combat and trade. PURSUE A CAREER AS A MERCENARY, TRADER OR MOBSTER Find your path. Go for the action with Delta Merc. Join the honorable space rangers and be the strong arm of the law. If you prefer a more peaceful job, then consider linking up with Motus — a transport company providing various escort and profitable trading missions. Break the law and become a space pirate with Syndicate — a ruffian group of smugglers that focus on attacking ships throughout the galaxy. By gathering reputation points for each faction, you’ll gain access to more challenging and profitable missions. DIVE IN DEEP FOR ENGAGING MECHANICS Implemented economy, diverse station wares, and trade systems add another layer to the gameplay. Managing fuel usage and discovering the best trade route is crucial for running a successful transport business. If you earn enough credits, you’ll be able to buy your own space stations and build specialized production modules. Explore the furthest corners of the galaxy with our expanse module generating countless star systems that are waiting to be discovered by you. JUMP IN THE MIDDLE OF CORPORATE WAR OR FIGHT ALIENS Space Commander: War and Trade comes with multiple campaigns offering unique experiences for everyone — from casual players to hardcore fans of classic space-sims. Our advanced and powerful mission editor will allow you to create your own stories and download campaigns created by the community. BECOME THE SPACE COMMANDER! ● New space sandbox RPG from the creators of The Pirate series. ● Build, manage and customize your fleet. ● Choose your career path by fulfilling faction missions. ● Explore various star systems generated by our expanse module. ● Multiple campaigns offering unique gameplay experiences.

Screenshots

Star Vector4 screens
Space Commander4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Star Vector at none against Space Commander's 13. Star Vector also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 15.0). Space Commander's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (173 vs 44). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Space Commander sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Star Vector asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Space Commander holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 173 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Star Vector's written reviews are positive against 66% of Space Commander's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star Vector ships an update every 2 months, Space Commander every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Star Vector versus Space Commander: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar VectorSpace Commander
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (44 ratings)4.1 (173 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews — better65.9% of reviews
Number of ratings44173 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB283 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperThird Wire ProductionsTeresa Dymek

Customer experience

Star Vector

All ratings44 ratings
Positive68.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative22.7%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral9.5%
Negative16.7%

Space Commander

All ratings170 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive65.9%
Neutral8.1%
Negative26.0%

Bugs and requests

Star Vector

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Space Commander

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Merchant missions not recognized when docked, leading to lost cargo and reputation
  • Inability to edit game on mobile devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add larger capital ships for players to own and command
  • Implement an auto-trading feature to manage supply lines
  • Allow players to declare war, conquer stations, and build their own faction
  • Enable colonization of planets and building of stations outside the home system
  • Provide the ability to control multiple fleets simultaneously

In-app purchases

None

Star Vector

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Space Commander

One-time13
  • Remove Advertisements$0.99
  • 1000 credits$0.99
  • 3000 credits$1.99
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  • 30 ship parts$1.99
  • Unlock B-3 Apocalypse$1.99
  • Unlock Mamba$1.99
  • Unlock I-9 Eagle$1.99
  • Unlock T16 Rex$1.99
  • 6000 credits$2.99
  • Unlock G-4 Gidorah$2.99
  • 20 000 credits$4.99
  • 50 000 credits$7.99
  • Mega Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Star Vector free?
Star Vector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Space Commander free?
Space Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Star Vector or Space Commander?
Space Commander is rated higher. Star Vector averages 3.7 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Space Commander averages 4.1 from 173 ratings.
Do Star Vector or Space Commander have ads?
Space Commander shows ads; Star Vector does not.
Which is updated more often, Star Vector or Space Commander?
Star Vector ships an update every 2 months, and Space Commander every 4 months. Most recently, Star Vector was updated on October 26, 2026 and Space Commander on October 27, 2026.

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