CMDR vs Razer Cortex Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CMDR
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.
- Fast Galnet News delivery
- Content-aware event integration
- Calendar synchronization
- Clean and lean interface
- Offline news access (implied by 'sat on a train')
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Keep up with Galnet wherever you are. CMDR is a companion for Elite Dangerous players. Read the latest Galnet news on iPhone and iPad in a focused reader built for commanders. • Read Galnet and use the app in English, French or German. • Browse older transmissions as you scroll. • Read previously downloaded articles without a connection. • Mark articles as read or unread with a swipe. • Choose card or compact lists and Default, Midnight or Charcoal themes. • Share article text or links with other commanders. Your reading history and preferences stay on your device. CMDR has no adverts or analytics and does not collect your personal data. Optional tips support the developer without unlocking features. Offline reading covers articles already saved on your device. Fetching new or older articles, external links and remote article resources requires a connection. Fly safe, CMDR. o7 CMDR is an independent companion app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Frontier Developments. Elite Dangerous and related properties belong to Frontier Developments plc.
Razer Cortex Mobile
Enhance your mobile gaming with a console-like experience. Discover curated games, play your installed titles, customize your controller, and stream your gameplay. This app is the perfect companion for compatible Razer Kishi controllers.
- Curated game catalog
- Play installed games
- Controller customization
- Record and stream gameplay
- Xbox Cloud Gaming integration
- Controller firmware updates
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Razer Nexus is now renamed to Razer Cortex Mobile. Razer Cortex Mobile is compatible with the Razer Prio, Razer Kishi V3 series, Razer Kishi Ultra, and Razer Kishi V2 series. 【GAME CLIPS】 Play on PC with Razer Cortex to clip your greatest gaming moments into highlights. Game Clips on mobile quickly syncs those highlights to your phone so you can browse your full library and replay your best plays anytime, anywhere. Share your favorite clips to social platforms with just one tap. · PC gameplay highlights quickly synced to your phone—view them anytime, anywhere. · Browse and replay your full clip library anywhere. · Share to social platforms with one tap. 【DISCOVER THOUSANDS OF COMPATIBLE GAMES】 · Discover handpicked game recommendations across curated categories—find your next favorite game in seconds. · Optional video trailers make it easier to tell at a glance if a game looks fun, watch before you download. · Fully compatible with any game or service that supports controllers—just plug and play. 【CUSTOMIZE YOUR CONTROLLER】 · Remap buttons and triggers. · Adjust thumbstick dead zones and sensitivity. · Specify custom Chroma colors and animation patterns. · Update controller firmware for new features and improvements. 【XBOX CLOUD GAMING】 · Browse the complete catalog of Xbox Cloud games from within Cortex Mobile. · Includes information on how to play these games directly on your iPhone. · Xbox Game Pass Ultimate account required for most games. 【MORE FEATURES】 · Record and livestream your gameplay. · Customizable UI with Dynamic Color and Game Background modes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CMDR at 79% against Razer Cortex Mobile's 35%. CMDR also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Razer Cortex Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 16). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CMDR sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Razer Cortex Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
CMDR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Razer Cortex Mobile has 3.5K 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 35% of Razer Cortex Mobile's.
CMDR ships an update every 4 weeks, Razer Cortex Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CMDR | Razer Cortex Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (16 ratings) — better | 4.6 (3.5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews — better | 35.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 3.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 164 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peter Stanley | Razer |
Customer experience
CMDR
Razer Cortex Mobile
Bugs and requests
CMDR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Razer Cortex Mobile
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on launch
- Unable to detect or update controller firmware
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions and devices
- Inability to add games or emulators to the app
Requested features
5 requests- Add more games and game genres
- Integrate with cloud gaming and streaming services
- Improve game library management and organization
- Add support for virtual controller on iOS
- Improve button remapping and customization options
In-app purchases
CMDR
- Delicious snack for the Dev$0.99
- Small coffee for the Dev$1.99
- Medium coffee for the Dev$2.99
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- Large coffee for the Dev$3.99
Razer Cortex Mobile
No in-app purchases
