# Stellar Command vs Arcade Games

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stellar Command at 100% against Arcade Games's 0%. Stellar Command also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Arcade Games's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (146 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stellar Command sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Arcade Games sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stellar Command holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arcade Games has 146 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Stellar Command's written reviews are positive against 0% of Arcade Games's.

Stellar Command ships an update every 17 months, Arcade Games every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stellar Command | Arcade Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-command-space-shooter/id934811622/reviews)** | [4.7 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcade-games-arcq/id6751946801/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **146** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Lee Brown](https://appshunter.io/developer/934811621) | [Nikita Bohara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829435045) |

## What reviewers say

### Stellar Command

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-command-space-shooter/id934811622)

Pilot a fighter-craft and defend Earth from alien invaders. Unlock and upgrade various spaceships, battle diverse enemies and bosses, and strategically escape before destruction. Test your survival skills in this action-packed space combat game.

**Highlights:** Unlockable ships, Enemy variety, Boss fights, Achievements, Asteroid dodging, In-flight docking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10,000 Command Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Command Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 Command Points | $3.99 | one-time |
| 125,000 Command Points | $6.99 | one-time |
| 250,000 Command Points | $10.99 | one-time |


### Arcade Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcade-games-arcq/id6751946801)

Relive the golden age of gaming with a collection of 9 legendary retro arcade classics. Enjoy pixel-perfect fun offline, anytime, anywhere. Perfect for casual play or chasing high scores with nostalgic sound effects and haptic feedback.

**Highlights:** 9 legendary retro arcade classics, Offline gameplay, Immersive gameplay with retro sound and haptic feedback, In-game instructions, Nostalgic arcade-inspired interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ARCQ Lifetime Pro | $0.99 | one-time |
| ARCQ Plus Lifetime Plan | $1.99 | one-time |
| ARCQ lifetime Advance Plan | $6.99 | one-time |
| ARCQ Lifetime Premium Plan | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stellar Command free?

Stellar Command is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Arcade Games free?

Arcade Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stellar Command or Arcade Games?

Stellar Command is rated higher. Stellar Command averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Arcade Games averages 4.7 from 146 ratings.

### Do Stellar Command or Arcade Games have ads?

Both Stellar Command and Arcade Games show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stellar Command or Arcade Games?

Stellar Command ships an update every 17 months, and Arcade Games every 5 weeks. Most recently, Stellar Command was updated on October 16, 2026 and Arcade Games on October 21, 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.*