# CMDR vs DiversHub for Helldivers 2

The clearest difference is ads: CMDR at none against DiversHub for Helldivers 2's shown. DiversHub for Helldivers 2's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 16) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CMDR sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and DiversHub for Helldivers 2 sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 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 4.8 for DiversHub for Helldivers 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DiversHub for Helldivers 2 has 2.5K 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 76% of DiversHub for Helldivers 2's.

CMDR ships an update every 4 weeks, DiversHub for Helldivers 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CMDR | DiversHub for Helldivers 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmdr/id1050273483/reviews) | [4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divershub-for-helldivers-2/id6479275064/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 75.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Peter Stanley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041000015) | [Wild Pluto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518273798) |

## 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 |


### DiversHub for Helldivers 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divershub-for-helldivers-2/id6479275064)

This fan-made companion app enhances the Helldivers 2 experience by tracking the Galactic War, providing live updates on planet status, and notifying players of critical events like Major Orders. It also offers community features for prioritizing planets and staying informed on Super Earth news.

**Highlights:** Live Galactic War progress map, Push notifications for Major Orders, Super Earth news and updates, Community planetary voting, DSS overview and active actions

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DiversHub+ (Weekly) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| DiversHub+ Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| DiversHub+ Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| DiversHub+ (Weekly) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| DiversHub+ (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| DiversHub+ (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| DiversHub+ (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| DiversHub+ Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| DiversHub+ Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| DiversHub+ (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| DiversHub+ Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| DiversHub+ Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Accurate information
- 🚀 Helpful for tracking war progress
- 🚀 Useful for off-duty Helldivers
- 🚀 Exciting updates and new features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads too frequent/intrusive
- 💰 Subscription model to remove ads
- 🐛 App crashes/freezes on launch
- 🐛 Inaccurate data/percentages

**Reported bugs**

- Blank splash screen on launch
- Incompatible with ad blockers
- Version 1.1.4 not loading on iOS 17.4.1

**Requested features**

- Add galactic map/supply lines
- Include Superstore information
- Add notification options
- Implement in-app medals/achievements
- Add global chat/comments section


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CMDR free?

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

### Is DiversHub for Helldivers 2 free?

DiversHub for Helldivers 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CMDR or DiversHub for Helldivers 2?

CMDR and DiversHub for Helldivers 2 are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 16 and 2.5K ratings respectively.

### Do CMDR or DiversHub for Helldivers 2 have ads?

DiversHub for Helldivers 2 shows ads; CMDR does not.

### Which is updated more often, CMDR or DiversHub for Helldivers 2?

CMDR ships an update every 4 weeks, and DiversHub for Helldivers 2 weekly. Most recently, CMDR was updated on October 8, 2026 and DiversHub for Helldivers 2 on October 14, 2026.

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