Executive Command vs DeltaV Academy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Executive Command
Step into the role of the President of the United States for four years and manage the nation's challenges. Set your agenda, pass legislation, handle diplomatic requests, and lead during times of war. See if you can successfully navigate the responsibilities of the commander-in-chief and chief executive.
- Set presidential agenda and make speeches
- Review and sign or veto bills
- Address diplomatic requests
- Manage international tension and war
- Handle domestic and foreign duties
- New war scenarios and bills
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"Ever wanted to be the President of the United States for a day? In Executive Command, you can be President for four years! Try to accomplish what you set as your agenda while facing the challenges and responsibilities that crop up along the way. Being commander-in-chief and chief executive is no easy job. See how you do! Played over 3.5 million times on iCivics.org, this NEW and IMPROVED version of Executive Command includes the following features: - New war scenarios - More bills ready for presidential review - New Secretary of State assist on diplomacy tasks - More presidential avatars - Refreshed content, art and game features Sign up for an iCivics account to earn Impact Points and game-based achievements! Teachers: Check out our classroom resources for Win the White House. Just visit www.icivics.org! Learning Objectives: Your students will ... - Analyze the structure, functions, and processes of the executive branch - Describe the various roles of the president: commander in chief, head diplomat, agenda setter, chief executive - Identify the functions of executive cabinet positions and regulatory departments Game Features: - Set your presidential agenda and make speeches to Congress to gain support through new legislation - Review and sign or veto bills from Congress - Address diplomatic requests in person or through the State Department - Manage international tension and a declaration of war - Stay on top of your domestic and foreign duties as president"
DeltaV Academy
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Delta-V Academy is a hands-on 3D simulator for learning how orbits actually work. Spin the Earth, drag a satellite into orbit, change its altitude or shape, and watch orbital mechanics respond in real time. No math background required to start, and enough depth to challenge people who already know the difference between a Hohmann transfer and a ground track. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Fly ten guided lessons that build from the basics to full space situational awareness, each written for four levels: Kids, Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced. - Adjust altitude, eccentricity, and inclination with live sliders and see period, speed, and ground tracks update instantly. - Watch real mission replays, including Apollo 11's translunar injection, an ISS rendezvous, and JWST's cruise to L2. - Build satellite constellations and Walker deltas, then study their coverage. - Explore sensor geometry and space domain awareness with ground radar and space-based trackers. - Trigger a Kessler debris cascade and see why orbital congestion matters. - Capture screenshots and video of your own missions. LEARN AT YOUR LEVEL Pick Kids mode for plain-English labels and a friendly guided path, or step up to Advanced for J2 perturbations, oblate-Earth ground tracks, and multi-sensor architectures. Switch anytime. MISSION ARCHITECT Describe a mission in plain English and Delta-V Academy builds it for you in the simulator. A few tries a day are included free. FREE TO LEARN Every lesson and every difficulty level is free with a Delta-V Academy account. An optional Pro subscription unlocks unlimited Mission Architect use. Whether you are a student, a teacher, a space enthusiast, or a professional who wants an intuitive feel for orbital mechanics, Delta-V Academy turns abstract equations into something you can see and steer. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.deltavacademy.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Executive Command at none against DeltaV Academy's 2. Executive Command also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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. DeltaV Academy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Executive Command asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Executive Command | DeltaV Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (83 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 83 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 230 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iCivics, Inc. | Salute to Suit |
In-app purchases
Executive Command
No in-app purchases
DeltaV Academy
- Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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