# Fleet Command vs Operation

The clearest difference is monetization model: Operation at free with in-app purchases against Fleet Command's subscription. Operation also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (625 vs 121). Fleet Command's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (85% vs 52%). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fleet Command sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $28.99 per month and Operation sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fleet Command holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Operation has 625 ratings behind it against 121, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Fleet Command's written reviews are positive against 52% of Operation's.

Fleet Command ships an update every 6 weeks, Operation every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fleet Command | Operation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fleet-command-win-legion-war/id1039748465/reviews)** | [4.2 (625 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/operation-new-earth/id1098898838/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 121 | **625** |
| Positive reviews | **85.5% of reviews** | 52.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1.4 GB | 302 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [晓菲 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031857657) | [Tilting Point LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1095401785) |

## What reviewers say

### Fleet Command

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fleet-command-win-legion-war/id1039748465)

Engage in intense naval warfare, managing your base, building fleets, and battling pirates and other players. Form legions with allies and conquer the seas in a visually stunning strategy game.

**Highlights:** Naval warfare strategy, Base management and development, Fleet building and customization, Real-time legion and cross-server battles, Global player interaction, Ultra-realistic graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $28.99 | per month |
| 50 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Giftpack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Giftpack 8 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 305 Diamonds | $5.99 | one-time |
| Giftpack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 980 Diamonds | $17.99 | one-time |
| Giftpack 4 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 2030 Diamonds | $34.99 | one-time |
| Giftpack 5 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 3570 Diamonds | $59.99 | one-time |
| 8800 Diamonds | $119.99 | one-time |
| Giftpack 7 | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great community and social features
- 🤝 Engaging alliance/legion system
- 💡 Constant updates and improvements
- 🌐 Diverse global player base

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- ⏱️ Slow progression for non-paying players
- 🤯 Overwhelming complexity for new players
- 🤖 Questionable moderation practices

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account lockouts
- Disappearing resources and ships
- Inconsistent event rewards and descriptions
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- Frequent server timeouts and disconnects

**Requested features**

- Ability to cancel attacks
- Resource trading between alliance members
- More balanced progression for free-to-play players
- Improved tutorial and in-game guidance
- Better server stability and performance


### Operation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/operation-new-earth/id1098898838)

Defend Earth from a massive alien invasion in this sci-fi multiplayer strategy game. Build your base, raise an army, and command powerful heroes to retake the planet. Form alliances and engage in real-time faction wars against both aliens and hostile humans.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade military facility, Train specialized army units, Command and capture enemy heroes, Chat, trade, and invite players, Join alliances for strategic warfare, Engage in real-time faction wars

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze Supply Drop | $0.99 | one-time |
| Iron Supply Drop | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Supply Drop | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Shard Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bronze Booster Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Growth Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Silver Shard Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gold Shard Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Shard Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Hero Equipment Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Invader Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Launcher Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Interceptor Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Cyber Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Behemoth Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Mobile Cannon Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Battle Disc Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Covert Agent Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Attack Rover Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Falcon Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Heavy Mech Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable strategy elements
- 🤝 Good alliance system
- 💡 Potential for improvement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow progression and long upgrade times
- 🤺 Bullying and imbalance between players

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and connection issues
- Inability to update or download new versions
- Glitches with UI and in-game mechanics

**Requested features**

- Improved shielding and protection options
- Expanded map and zoom functionality
- Better resource production and gathering
- More balanced matchmaking and region merges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fleet Command free?

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

### Is Operation free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fleet Command or Operation?

Fleet Command is rated higher. Fleet Command averages 4.5 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Operation averages 4.2 from 625 ratings.

### Do Fleet Command or Operation have ads?

Operation shows ads; Fleet Command does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fleet Command or Operation?

Fleet Command ships an update every 6 weeks, and Operation every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fleet Command was updated on October 20, 2026 and Operation on October 18, 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.*