CMDR vs My Thrustmaster
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.
My Thrustmaster
Fine-tune your racing devices for optimal performance on PC. Adjust settings like Force Feedback and rotation angle in real-time, save custom profiles for different games and cars, and analyze your in-game statistics to improve your driving skills.
- Real-time device setting management
- Force Feedback and rotation angle adjustment
- Saveable custom profiles
- View device inputs
- In-game statistics analysis
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My Thrustmaster app is the easiest way to fine-tune your racing devices so that you can perform your very best on the tracks! IMPORTANT! Compatible on PC only with T598, T818, T-GT, TS-XW, TS-PC, T300, TX, T248, T128, T150, TMX, Raceline LC and T-LCM. A Wi-Fi connection and the latest Thrustmaster PC drivers are required. Welcome to the Thrustmaster ecosystem. OPTIMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE: - Connect to your Thrustmaster racing devices with My Thrustmaster app to manage their settings. Optimize your racing experience by fine-tuning all of your racing wheel base's settings, including Force Feedback, damper and rotation angle. Adjust settings while you're playing: your device's settings are instantly updated with no need to exit the game or restart your racing wheel base. SAVE SETTINGS PROFILES: - Adapt your settings for games, cars or wheels you play with, and save a dedicated profile for each situation. Swap between your settings profiles on the fly, and be ready to race instantly. VIEW YOUR INPUTS: - View device buttons and axis inputs in real time to make sure your expectations are matched. MONITOR YOUR DATA LIVE: - Display telemetry data live on your mobile while playing to your favorites simracing games* Stay tuned: there are tons more great features to come! *Compatible games to be check on our support website.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CMDR at 79% against My Thrustmaster's 0%. CMDR also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). My Thrustmaster's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ratings volume, 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. My Thrustmaster asks for nothing beyond the download.
CMDR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of CMDR's written reviews are positive against 0% of My Thrustmaster's.
CMDR ships an update every 4 weeks, My Thrustmaster every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.
| Parameter | CMDR | My Thrustmaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (16 ratings) — better | 2.3 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 19 — 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, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peter Stanley | Guillemot Corporation |
Customer experience
CMDR
My Thrustmaster
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
My Thrustmaster
No in-app purchases
