CMDR vs Warcrying
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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CMDR is a lean and fast way to get the latest Galnet News from Elite: Dangerous. Whether you're practicing your dog fighting, exploring the center of the galaxy or sat on a train CMDR brings you the latest news articles from the worlds of Elite: Dangerous in the fastest and cleanest way possible. News items are content aware making it fast and easy to add important events, like server downtime for Powerplay updates, to your calendar. Fly Safe CMDRs o7 Elite: Dangerous is copyright of Frontier Developments Plc.
Warcrying
Enhance your tabletop battles with this companion app for Warcry enthusiasts. Features include an intuitive army builder, a random mission generator, custom mission selection, and game tracking to elevate your strategic planning and gaming experience.
- Army Builder
- Random Mission Generator
- Custom Mission Selection
- Game Tracking
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Introducing the ultimate Warcry Companion App, your go-to tool for enhancing your gaming experience! Prepare to take your tabletop battles to the next level with our innovative app designed specifically for Warcry enthusiasts, now featuring the groundbreaking Army Builder! Key Features: 1. **Army Builder**: Elevate your strategy with our brand new feature, the Army Builder! Effortlessly assemble and customize your armies with an intuitive interface, making preparation for battle quicker and more efficient than ever. Dive into a world of strategic planning and unleash the full potential of your Warcry factions. 2. **Random Mission Generator**: Never run out of thrilling missions! Our app generates random missions, ensuring each game is a unique and exhilarating experience. Say goodbye to repetitive gameplay and hello to endless possibilities. 3. **Custom Mission Selection**: Tailor your gaming experience to your preferences. Choose specific missions from our extensive database, allowing you to strategize and plan your gameplay in advance. 4. **Game Tracking**: Keep a detailed record of your games with our intuitive tracking system. Monitor your progress, analyze your strategies, and track your victories to become the ultimate Warcry champion. More Exciting Features Coming Soon! Whether you're a seasoned Warcry veteran or a newcomer to the world of tabletop gaming, our Companion App, with its cutting-edge Army Builder feature, is a must-have addition to your arsenal. Stay tuned for more exciting updates and features that will revolutionize the way you experience Warcry. Get ready to unleash your tactical prowess and dominate the battlefield like never before!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Warcrying at none against CMDR's 4. Warcrying also leads on ratings volume (153 vs 16) and review sentiment (91% vs 79%). CMDR's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Warcrying asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CMDR against 4.9 for Warcrying. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Warcrying has 153 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 Warcrying's.
CMDR ships an update every 3 weeks, Warcrying fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CMDR | Warcrying |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (16 ratings) | 4.9 (153 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 153 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Peter Stanley | MandaSquare |
Customer experience
CMDR
Warcrying
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
Warcrying
No in-app purchases








