Best Elite Space Trader Apps & Games

245+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
18 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good elite space trader apps and games. We benchmark 245+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Elite Space Trader Apps & Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1My Starship: Space RPGMy Starship: Space RPGFree4.3★ (20)YesYesAug 2026
2Elite Space TraderElite Space Trader$0.991.0★ (2)NoNoJul 2026
3Stellar Dealer: Space TraderStellar Dealer: Space TraderFreeYesYesAug 2026
4Star Traders: FrontiersStar Traders: Frontiers$6.994.6★ (668)NoNoAug 2026
5Star Hunter-Infinite LagrangeStar Hunter-Infinite LagrangeFree4.5★ (7.4K)NoYesAug 2026
6Hades' StarHades' StarFree4.4★ (2.9K)NoYesAug 2026
7Interstellar Trader: RPGInterstellar Trader: RPGFreeYesNoAug 2026
8Dropping SocietyDropping SocietyFreeNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Elite Space Trader

My Starship: Space RPG#1

My Starship: Space RPG by Brandon Stecklein

Trade, Battle, and Explore
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.3(20 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Embark on a deep space trading and combat simulation as a starship captain. Explore a vast galaxy, battle rival ships, customize your vessel, and complete missions. Your choices shape your destiny as a merchant, pirate, or explorer.

Elite Space Trader#2

Elite Space Trader by JOhn Lyons

Strong Contender
🎮 Games
1.0(2 ratings)
$0.99
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Engage in a 2D space trading and combat simulation. Navigate between star systems, evade pirates, and raid ships for cargo while evading law enforcement. Choose your path between good and evil.

More Elite Space Trader apps to explore

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Star Traders: Frontiers
Star Traders: Frontiers
Star Traders: Frontiers
The sci-fi captain RPG
$6.99

Command your own starship and crew in a vast, procedurally generated open universe. Forge your path as a pirate, merchant, bounty hunter, or explorer, influencing factions and shaping your crew through your choices in this epic sci-fi RPG.

Open universe explorationMultiple captain careers (26 jobs)Spaceship customization (350+ upgrades)
🎮 Games
(668)
paid
5
Star Hunter-Infinite Lagrange
Star Hunter-Infinite Lagrange
Star Hunter-Infinite Lagrange
Rally the Fleet,Hunt the Stars
Free

Command your fleet in a post-war galaxy, taking on bounty contracts and exploring ruins for treasure and technology. Build your base, upgrade your ships, and engage in tactical space combat. The choice is yours: roam the void or rise from chaos.

Interstellar tactical extraction gameplayFleet command and controlBounty hunting and contract missions
🎮 Games
(7.4K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Hades' Star
Hades' Star
Hades' Star
Build a mighty space empire
Free

Build and expand a space empire in a persistent, evolving galaxy. Colonize planets, research technology, command fleets, and engage in diplomacy and warfare with millions of players. Participate in cooperative and competitive missions to gather resources and dominate the cosmos.

Colonize and develop planetsResearch advanced technologyBuild and customize starship fleets
🎮 Games
(2.9K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Interstellar Trader: RPG
Interstellar Trader: RPG
Interstellar Trader: RPG
Space Commerce & Adventure
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
8
Dropping Society
Dropping Society
Dropping Society
by Nate Grift
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
9
Spacewinds Trader
Spacewinds Trader
Spacewinds Trader
Learn the ins and outs!
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
10
Idle Space Company
Idle Space Company
Idle Space Company
Become a space tycoon!
Free

Manage a growing space trading company, upgrading rockets and facilities while exploring the cosmos. Recruit and train a crew of pioneers, research new technologies, and generate idle cash even when offline. Unlock achievements and enter wormholes to advance your empire.

Manage space program and facilitiesExplore solar system, galaxy, and universeExpand space stations and outposts
🎮 Games
(5K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Smuggler of Sol
Smuggler of Sol
Smuggler of Sol
You are Sol's best smuggler.
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
12
Foundation: Galactic Frontier
Foundation: Galactic Frontier
Foundation: Galactic Frontier
Forge Your Galactic Legacy
Free

Embark on an epic sci-fi adventure in a falling Galactic Empire. Command your starship, explore uncharted space, and dominate a saga blending deep strategy with intense action. Uncover secrets, build your fleet, and shape the future of humanity.

Interstellar trader/bounty hunter/political strategist roleCinematic narrative events reacting to player choicesMothership construction and customization
🎮 Games
(7.7K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Vicinity Online
Vicinity Online
Vicinity Online
by Konrad Machlowski
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
14
Last Light: Idle Space Swarm
Last Light: Idle Space Swarm
Last Light: Idle Space Swarm
Relaxing space clicker
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
15
SpaceboomX
SpaceboomX
SpaceboomX
by Lutz Harder
Free

Pilot a spaceship through a dangerous galaxy, collecting resources and battling aliens. Upgrade your ship with new weapons and equipment to face increasingly challenging enemies and become a legendary flying ace.

Spaceship pilotingAsteroid and alien combatResource gathering
🎮 Games
(0)
free
16
Asteroid Empire
Asteroid Empire
Asteroid Empire
Mining the near-Earth belt
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
17
Space Arena: Construct & Fight
Space Arena: Construct & Fight
Space Arena: Construct & Fight
Join ship construction games
Free

Design and battle custom spaceships in a futuristic arena. Compete against other players worldwide to prove your design skills and climb the ranks. Unlock new blueprints and modules to create unique, powerful vessels for epic space combat.

Unique gameplayUnlockable spaceship blueprintsMasses of building modules
🎮 Games
(18K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Limitless Fortune: Orbital Trade and Investment
Limitless Fortune: Orbital Trade and Investment
Limitless Fortune: Orbital Trade and Investment
by Zippy Brain Inc
Free

Pilot a spaceship across the solar system, trading exotic goods and investing in interplanetary markets. Learn real-life financial management concepts like budgeting, asset management, and debt while aiming to build the ultimate fortune.

Solar system explorationCommodity tradingInterplanetary stock market
🎮 Games
(276)
free
19
Idle Space Fleet
Idle Space Fleet
Idle Space Fleet
Build The Ultimate Space Fleet
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
20
Mission Outer Space
Mission Outer Space
Mission Outer Space
pixelart space game
Free

Explore diverse worlds and battle numerous enemies in this pixelart space shooter. Upgrade your spacecraft and unlock rewards through an engaging level system. Experience a classic arcade-style adventure with a retro aesthetic.

Pixelart graphicsMultiple worlds to exploreVariety of enemies
🎮 Games
(0)
free

FAQ about Elite Space Trader

What are the best elite space trader apps & games for iPhone?
My Starship: Space RPG tops our elite space trader apps & games ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 20 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top elite space trader apps & games we rank are free to download, including My Starship: Space RPG and Stellar Dealer: Space Trader.
My Starship: Space RPG shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 245+ elite space trader apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
My Starship is a deep space trading and combat simulation game set in the My Colony universe. Players take on the role of a starship captain to trade, battle, explore, and customize their ship.
Yes, My Starship can be played online or offline, with your progress always saved. This allows for flexible gameplay regardless of your internet connection.