CMDR vs Gamehawk
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.
Gamehawk
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Gamehawk – The Falconer's Companion Gamehawk is the ultimate app for falconers and raptor enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned falconer or just starting out, Gamehawk gives you everything you need to manage your birds, connect with the global falconry community, and deepen your knowledge of the ancient art. YOUR MEWS Add and manage all your birds in one place. Record species, sex, source, rearing style, hatch date, target flying weight, and more. Set each bird's profile to Public or Private — share with the community or keep it just for you. BIRD MANAGEMENT Each bird gets a full dedicated profile with powerful logging tools: Weight & Diet — Log daily weights and feeding sessions. View trend charts against your target flying weight with full history tables. Calendar — See all your weight, diet, and development entries in a monthly calendar view. Development — Record training milestones such as manning, first free flight, and first kill. Gallery — Upload photos and videos of your bird. Map — Pin flying areas, hunt locations, and points of interest linked to your bird. Equipment — Track jesses, bells, hoods, telemetry, and all associated gear with condition status. Health — Maintain a complete health record including vet visits, vaccinations, medications, and injuries with overdue follow-up alerts. Documents — Store CITES permits, microchip records, health certificates, and import/export documents securely. Insights — A data dashboard showing weight trends, diet breakdown, and key statistics. Collaborators — Invite other falconers to co-manage your bird's logs. COMMUNITY Bird Discovery — Browse public bird profiles from falconers around the world. Search by name or species and compare birds side by side. Gallery — A shared community space to upload and enjoy raptor photos and videos. Like and comment on content from other members. Following — Follow other falconers to track their public birds. Messages — Send and receive direct messages with other community members. HAWK HIGHLIGHT A weekly feature showcasing a different raptor species — its history, characteristics, and role in falconry today — with real photographs. NEWS Stay up to date with the latest falconry news from around the world. Like and comment on articles. BOOK REVIEWS Monthly book recommendations curated for the falconry community, with community likes and comments. LIBRARY A searchable digital library of falconry books, academic papers, theses, and journals — many available to read or download online. Browse by category: Falconry, Raptors, Gamebirds, or Organisations. GLOSSARY A comprehensive reference of traditional and modern falconry terminology, searchable and browsable alphabetically. CLUBS A directory of falconry clubs and organisations from around the world. D'YE LIKE DAGS? Celebrating the other animals that make falconry what it is. Browse classic hawking dog breeds, share photos of your dogs, and join the ferret community gallery. WEATHER A live weather widget shows current conditions at your location — temperature, wind direction, speed, and gusts in knots — so you can plan your next session with confidence. Gamehawk is built by falconers, for falconers. Join the community today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gamehawk at none against CMDR's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Gamehawk asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | CMDR | Gamehawk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 186 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peter Stanley | David Stead |
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
Gamehawk
No in-app purchases









