# Expanse RTS - Desert Power — Desert Power Awakens

> Real-time strategy game with three factions fighting for resources on an alien planet. (iPhone/iPad app by Tabee Networking.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expanse-rts-desert-power/id1200280640 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tabee Networking](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438777619)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 122 App Store ratings · 169 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 100 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hebrew, Indonesian and 15 more
- Released: 2017-02-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expanse-rts-desert-power/id1200280640/reviews.md

## What is Expanse RTS?

Expanse RTS — a new strategy game from the developers of the RedSun RTS! Fight for energy resources on a distant planet during the galactic expansion!

25th century. The mankind has left the Earth to settle other planets. One of the Ark ships arrived in the star system but eventually no habitable planets were discovered. It led to a conflict between three factions — the scientists, the workers and the military — arisen on a planet with the best living conditions. Each faction wanted to fulfill its new task — to stay here, to fly further or to return home. But there is only one ship and the planet's resources are not enough even for two factions. Who will win? It's up to you! Choose a faction that you will lead to victory!

You will find:
- The classic real-time strategy.
- 3 fractions, each with its own characteristics and balance features
- More than 30 single player missions in 3 campaigns
- Complete multiplayer mode
- Rating system based on Elo rating system

## Key features

- Classic real-time strategy gameplay
- Three unique factions with distinct characteristics
- Over 30 single-player missions
- Full multiplayer mode
- Elo rating system for competitive play

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| air supply | $0.99 | one-time |
| repair | $0.99 | one-time |
| spy | $0.99 | one-time |
| sentinel | $0.99 | one-time |
| flamegun | $0.99 | one-time |
| no ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| iopencampaigns | $0.99 | one-time |
| Drop Harvester. | $9.99 | one-time |
| Full version of the game | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 169)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expanse-rts-desert-power/id1200280640/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Подделка под видом Dune

*2026-05-17, version 1.0.323*

Покупал эту игру исключительно из-за ностальгии по Dune 2000, в которую играл 25 лет назад. Демо-версия показала нормальные сражения с техникой и пехотой — я подумал, что это будет достойный мобильный ремейк. Как же я ошибся. После покупки полной версии за 10 долларов (плюс налоги, плюс проблемы с оплатой из России) меня ждало абсолютное разочарование. Вместо танковых сражений и конфликта фракций — бесконечная зачистка карт от насекомых. Миссия за миссией, уровень за уровнем — одни и те же жуки, жуки, жуки. Никакой стратегии, никаких полноценных армий, ничего общего с классической Dune 2000. Плюс куча багов: сохранения не работают, стоит выйти из игры и зайти снова, и сохранения пропали. Юниты тупят и не атакуют врага без ручного приказа". Но на это можно было закрыть глаза, если бы были сражения танков и пехоты как в демо версии. Но нет, все новые миссии только с жуками. А с ними воевать никакого удовольствия. Разработчики сознательно сделали хорошее демо, чтобы вы купились, а внутри подсунули сырую подделку. Если вы фанат Dune 2000 или любых классических RTS — проходите мимо. Платная версия это не Dune, это симулятор давильни жуков с кривым управлением. Итог: сырая подделка по видом ностальгии.

### 1/5 — On iPhone 12 tiny!

*2026-04-18*

Totally unplayable and the numbnut wasn’t smart enough to add ‘zoom’! Sad generations. Oh, and since they are not smart enough to make Apple’s ‘scroll up’ bar go away, you can’t access any menu items on the bottom of the screen. Nitwits.

### 3/5 — It was a good game at first but I’m not sure now

*2026-02-24*

I’m a huge fan of the regular command and Conquerer type of games. So it was cool to see this game be a bit similar to those types of games. The controls are decent but at times the controls can very difficult to use. Especially when I’m done with using some of my units and then I’ll press on the x to cancel using them. But sometimes they’ll still be assigned to it and then I’ll have to press the x again to cancel them. Also whenever I build multiple barracks, war factory’s, or ore collector buildings in other areas around the map it doesn’t seem like any of the units come out of the new buildings that I made for them. They just keep coming out of the original buildings that I have. And I can’t seem to figure out how to assign them to the new buildings that I made for them to use. It would be nice if we could tap on the building and make it as the new primary building or something. And also whenever I have troops or tanks set up in random places while I’m doing something else the enemy will come by and attack my units, and my units will just sit there and get destroyed rather then defending themselves freely. And the only way that they’ll attack the enemy back is if I assign them myself to attack them. Which is dumb. And then some other thing that is annoying is whenever I save my gameplay, it doesn’t seem like it actually saves it all the time or if it does save it, it’ll be while I’m still in the app menu screen, but once I close the app and play the app some other time, my gameplay save isn't there anymore. But other than those few things, the game is decent.

### 5/5 — Неожиданно очень круто

*2025-12-26, version 1.0.314*

Почитал обзоры и не ожидал слишком многого, но на деле оказалось всё гораздо лучше. Концептуально это Dune 2 (может, 2000), но благодаря упрощённым командам типа выбора всех боевых юнитов сразу, а также ускоренной постройке, быстрому сбору спайса удалось сделать игру гораздо более динамичной, "мобильной". На айпаде играть одно удовольствие. Дух старых RTS, но драйвово и нет зацикленности на нудных мелочах – для мобильной игры идеально. Очень нравится.

### 1/5 — Stuck on level 11

*2025-11-19*

Paid for no ads but still getting ads. Can you sort this out please. Thanks.

### 4/5 — What!?

*2025-10-26*

What happened to the map editor!? That was the main reason I loved this game

### 5/5 — Мне игра нравится!

*2025-08-08*

Игру считаю крайне неплохой, по крайней мере на айпад уж точно. Уже несколько месяцев переодически играю в поезде/самолете - вообще отлично. Кампанию проходил несколько раз. Пройти сложно, но можно - в том и смысл. У кого не получается - качайте скилл и ищите интересные ходы. Жаль мультиплеер косячит, порубился бы.

### 4/5 — En français dorénavant

*2025-06-26, version 1.0.313*

Je reprends mon predecent commentaire : le jeu est désormais en français !
Pas encore assez testé pour mettre cinq étoiles.

### 1/5 — Abzocke!!!

*2025-04-05*

Ja, der Inhalt und das Spiel an sich sind für einen alten Dune 2 Fan schon sehr ansprechend, aber für jede noch so schöne Funktion muss man bezahlen… und das Schlimmste: Gegen Geld bekommt man dann nur ein Paket von geringer Anzahl und muss jede Funktion dann wieder neu kaufen! Dann lieber einmalig 30 Euro für die Vollversion mit allen Funktionen mit drin. Dafür würde ich dann gerne bezahlen. Aber auf diese Abzocke kann ein normaler Mensch mit etwas finanzieller Verantwortung nur so antworten: App löschen!!! Schade!!!

### 2/5 — Has potential but needs lots of work

*2025-03-27*

You can’t move on from the 2nd challenge. Destroy the base. Done. But that’s it, is it a glitch? Can’t read any hints or the mission again

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback – we truly appreciate it. After years of development, we’ve added many new features and made significant improvements to the game. We’d be grateful if you could give it another try and consider updating your review. Your support means a lot to us!

## Frequently asked questions about Expanse RTS

### What is Expanse RTS - Desert Power about?

Expanse RTS - Desert Power is a real-time strategy game set in the 25th century. Players fight for energy resources on a distant planet during galactic expansion. You choose one of three factions—scientists, workers, or military—each with unique characteristics and goals, to lead to victory.

### What are the main features of this strategy game?

The game offers classic real-time strategy gameplay with three distinct factions, each featuring unique balance characteristics. It includes over 30 single-player missions across three campaigns, a complete multiplayer mode, and a competitive rating system based on the Elo rating system.

### Is Expanse RTS - Desert Power free to play?

The application is free to download and play, but it does include in-app purchases and advertisements. This allows for optional enhancements or cosmetic items to be acquired within the game.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect?

You can expect classic real-time strategy gameplay where you manage resources, build bases, and command units in combat. The game emphasizes strategic decision-making and tactical execution across both single-player campaigns and multiplayer battles.

### Who are the factions in the game?

There are three factions: the scientists, the workers, and the military. Each faction has its own characteristics and balance features, offering different strategic approaches and playstyles to master.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.336 — 2026-06-03

bugfixes

### 1.0.330 — 2026-05-23

bugfixes

### 1.0.323 — 2026-03-20

bugfixes

### 1.0.314 — 2025-10-25

bugfixes

### 1.0.313 — 2025-06-24

bugfixes

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