# Space Wars 3D Star Combat Simulator: FREE THE GALAXY!

> Simulation

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id506405834](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id506405834)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id506405834`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Useless Creations Pty Ltd
- **Category:** Simulation
- **Rating:** 3.70 / 5 (284 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0
- **Last updated:** 2015-12-17
- **First published:** 2012-04-02
- **Size:** 95 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/space-wars-3d-star-combat-simulator-free-the-galaxy/id506405834)

## Description

Space Wars 3D is a thrilling, free-to-play starfighter simulator. Choose your ship, install upgrades, and dive into fast-paced 3D battles across a dynamic galaxy. With cockpit views, responsive controls (tilt or touch), and hours of missions, you can tailor your path from rookie to space Warlord while earning credits to unlock new ships and powerful upgrades like cloaking and missiles.

Version 3 updates expand the cockpit experience, add a new Taipan Stealth fighter with auto-turret, new explosions and a refreshed galaxy map, and adjustable difficulty levels (Easy, Medium, Hard). Credits earned per kill increase by 20%, VIP discounts improve to 40%, and numerous tweaks ensure smoother play. We value your feedback—drop a note at www.UselessiPhoneStuff.com to share ideas and keep the battles coming.

## Rankings

- #99,668 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviews praise Space Wars 3D for its responsive controls, satisfying shooting, and appealing mobile graphics, plus a deep campaign with unlockables and a free-to-play model. Many players also praise the ambitious sci-fi setting. However, multiple reviewers point to a lack of updates for years, along with frequent sound glitches and post-launch audio problems. Stability issues are common, including crashes and freezes, and some players note balance problems (too hard on easy) or a wish for more content and faster progression. Overall, strong concept but maintenance gaps.

### Pros

- Responsive steering controls and satisfying shooting mechanics.
- Good graphics for a free mobile game.
- Long, deep campaign with many areas and unlockable ships.
- Free-to-play accessibility with a variety of ships to unlock.
- Ambitious sci-fi space battle vibe with strong potential.

### Cons

- Lack of updates / outdated content – the game hasn’t seen meaningful updates for years.
- Sound issues after updates – shooting sound and other audio problems.
- Stability problems – crashes and freezes on main menu or during play.
- Content and balance concerns – requests for more content and reports of being too hard or unbalanced.
- Graphics quality inconsistent – some reviews praise visuals while others call graphics or performance poor.

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