# CMDR vs Tabletop Tactics

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Tabletop Tactics at 523 against CMDR's 16. Tabletop Tactics also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 79%). CMDR's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CMDR sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Tabletop Tactics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CMDR against 4.9 for Tabletop Tactics. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabletop Tactics has 523 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of CMDR's written reviews are positive against 91% of Tabletop Tactics's.

CMDR ships an update every 4 weeks, Tabletop Tactics every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CMDR | Tabletop Tactics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmdr/id1050273483/reviews) | **[4.9 (523 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabletop-tactics/id1515885989/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **523** |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | **91.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Peter Stanley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041000015) | [Tabletop Tactics Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515885988) |

## 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 |


### Tabletop Tactics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabletop-tactics/id1515885989)

Stream a vast library of tabletop gaming content, including wargaming battle reports and role-playing casts. Engage with a community of enthusiasts through threaded chats and receive notifications for new releases. Watch offline or cast to your TV for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Tabletop wargaming and role-playing content, New shows released weekly, Community chat and notifications, Resume watching later, Offline viewing, Chromecast and AirPlay support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| On Demand Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| On Demand Yearly | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app and resource
- 👍 Great team and content
- 🎨 Outstanding production quality
- 📽️ Fantastic battle reports
- 🤩 Entertaining and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Download issues and bugs
- 💰 Subscription price too high
- 🔍 Difficult to find new content
- 🚫 Limited access without subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Download corruption issues
- Subscription access problems

**Requested features**

- Add links to social media
- Faction-specific video filtering
- Subscription account integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CMDR free?

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

### Is Tabletop Tactics free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CMDR or Tabletop Tactics?

Tabletop Tactics is rated higher. CMDR averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Tabletop Tactics averages 4.9 from 523 ratings.

### Do CMDR or Tabletop Tactics have ads?

Neither CMDR nor Tabletop Tactics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CMDR or Tabletop Tactics?

CMDR ships an update every 4 weeks, and Tabletop Tactics every 3 weeks. Most recently, CMDR was updated on October 8, 2026 and Tabletop Tactics on October 16, 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.*