# Star Wars vs Captain’s Log

The clearest difference is rating: Captain’s Log at 5.0 against Star Wars's 4.4. Captain’s Log also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Star Wars's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (2K vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Captain’s Log sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Star Wars asks for nothing beyond the download.

Captain’s Log holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Wars has 2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Star Wars's written reviews are positive against 100% of Captain’s Log's.

Star Wars ships an update every 2 months, Captain’s Log monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Wars | Captain’s Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-wars/id960108075/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captains-log-stardate/id6755225372/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 65.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 197 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Disney](https://appshunter.io/developer/284888248) | [Hakan Cevik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852694895) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Wars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-wars/id960108075)

Immerse yourself in the Star Wars universe with breaking news, exclusive media, and interactive features. Personalize your experience with themed interfaces, share fun selfies, and enjoy Star Wars-themed weather forecasts. Stay updated with trailers, behind-the-scenes content, and classic sound clips.

**Highlights:** Breaking news and announcements, Themed interfaces (Light Side, Dark Side, Droid), Star Wars-themed selfies, In-universe weather forecasts, Classic sound clips and effects, Official videos and trailers, News and blogs from StarWars.com

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Awesome app for Star Wars fans
- 🎨 Fun and creative features
- 📰 Provides latest Star Wars news and updates
- 🔊 Great sound effects and soundboard
- 🎮 Engaging mini-games and activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔌 High data and battery consumption
- 🌍 Lacks support for non-US temperature units
- 🤖 Limited character and content variety
- 🔍 Difficulty finding certain features

**Reported bugs**

- Force Trainer mode has black screen issue
- Jakku Spy VR experience not working
- Weather information stuck in Fahrenheit
- Sticker feature crashes the app
- Certain links and activities not functioning

**Requested features**

- Add more clone troopers and characters
- Integrate emojis and stickers with keyboard
- Improve AR/VR functionality and experiences
- Expand soundboard with more quotes and voices
- Introduce new mini-games and interactive content


### Captain’s Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captains-log-stardate/id6755225372)

This app transforms your device into a futuristic command center for space exploration fans. It offers tools for date conversion, 3D starship viewing, personal logging, and engaging quizzes, all within a sci-fi interface. Enjoy offline access and customization for an immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Stardate Converter with custom epochs, 3D Starship Viewer with AR previews, Captain & Crew Profile creation, Personal Captain's Log with Markdown, Memory Card Simulator challenges, Dynamic Galactic Quiz, Daily Mission Engine for habit tracking

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| 80 Dilithium | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Dilithium | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Dilithium | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Dilithium | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Wars free?

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

### Is Captain’s Log free?

Captain’s Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Star Wars or Captain’s Log?

Captain’s Log is rated higher. Star Wars averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Captain’s Log averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Star Wars or Captain’s Log have ads?

Neither Star Wars nor Captain’s Log shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Star Wars or Captain’s Log?

Star Wars ships an update every 2 months, and Captain’s Log monthly. Most recently, Star Wars was updated on October 20, 2026 and Captain’s Log on October 15, 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.*