# CMDR vs Black Desert+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CMDR at 79% against Black Desert+'s 34%. CMDR also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7). Black Desert+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (215 vs 16). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CMDR sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Black Desert+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

CMDR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Black Desert+ has 215 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of CMDR's written reviews are positive against 34% of Black Desert+'s.

CMDR ships an update every 4 weeks, Black Desert+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CMDR | Black Desert+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmdr/id1050273483/reviews)** | [2.7 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-desert-plus/id1460559702/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **215** |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 34.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Peter Stanley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041000015) | [Pearl Abyss Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1323002998) |

## What reviewers say

### CMDR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmdr/id1050273483)

This app delivers the latest news from the Elite: Dangerous universe quickly and efficiently. It helps users stay informed about important in-game events, such as server downtime, by making news items content-aware for easy calendar integration.

**Highlights:** Fast Galnet News delivery, Content-aware event integration, Calendar synchronization, Clean and lean interface, Offline news access (implied by 'sat on a train')

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Delicious snack for the Dev | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small coffee for the Dev | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium coffee for the Dev | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large coffee for the Dev | $3.99 | one-time |


### Black Desert+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-desert-plus/id1460559702)

Stay connected to the world of Black Desert Online with this companion app. Get timely alerts for World Boss spawns, watch live streams, redeem coupon codes, and manage your in-game market items on the go. Access customer support directly from your device.

**Highlights:** World Boss spawn alerts, Watch Black Desert TV livestreams, Redeem in-game coupon codes, Mobile Central Market access, Customer Support Center

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Central market access
- 👍 Convenient for checking guild chat and notifications
- 🚀 Useful for coupon redemption

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant login issues and session expiration
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes, especially on iOS
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications and alerts
- 🐛 Lack of item descriptions in Central Market

**Reported bugs**

- Steam login not working
- Central Market connection errors
- App not loading or getting stuck on splash screen

**Requested features**

- Add support for PC NA/EU servers
- Implement persistent login to avoid repeated authentication
- Integrate more in-game functionality like character stats and gear management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CMDR free?

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

### Is Black Desert+ free?

Black Desert+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CMDR or Black Desert+?

CMDR is rated higher. CMDR averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Black Desert+ averages 2.7 from 215 ratings.

### Do CMDR or Black Desert+ have ads?

Neither CMDR nor Black Desert+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CMDR or Black Desert+?

CMDR ships an update every 4 weeks, and Black Desert+ monthly. Most recently, CMDR was updated on October 8, 2026 and Black Desert+ 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.*