Comparison

REDCON vs Xeno Command

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

REDCON

Command your fortress in a perpetual war, managing resources and directing troops to defend against enemies and achieve objectives. Strategize with active pause, customize your base, and deploy a vast arsenal to conquer your foes.

Highlights
  • Build and customize battle fortress
  • Use Active Pause for strategic orders
  • Command vast arsenal of weapons
  • Manage ammo, power, and manpower
  • Replay levels and farm perks
  • Infiltrate, Annihilate, or grind targets
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Order your crew to extinguish fires, repair and operate machinery, and repel intruders. Target enemy rooms while balancing ammo, power, and manpower to keep your fortress operational. MAJOR UPDATE 2.0 • World Map to replay levels and farm perks. • Enhanced graphics quality with sharper, clearer visuals. • High refresh rate support for buttery smooth animations. Set in the dystopian future in which the First World War never ended, humanity knows only war and bombardment. ◉ Build and customize your battle fortress as you wish ◉ Use Active Pause to freeze time and issue multiple orders instantly ◉ Command vast arsenal of weapons, from individual soldiers to superguns ◉ Infiltrate, Annihilate or grind your targets down through Attrition You are a Strike Commander, tasked by Fuhrer of the Empire State to spearhead an artillery offensive against Traitor General Kranz. You might be the one to end all wars. Customize and manage your battle fortress. Grow and upgrade your arsenal of weapons and utility facilities, then place them in different slots of your fortress layout. You are in command. Target your guns and command your soldiers. Active Pause allows you to freeze time and issue multiple orders simultaneously. Put out fires, repair damaged weapons and unleash orchestrated assaults on your opponent. Get rewards for victory. Gain new fortress layouts as you conquer the rogue state of Krux, earn medals and perks to aid you in battle. Engage in FTL-like real-time strategy battles where every decision counts!

About

Xeno Command

Lead a powerful army with unique heroes in this offline real-time strategy game. Defend the galaxy against alien invasions, explore diverse planets, and utilize strategic commands and tech to conquer your enemies. Features roguelike elements for ever-changing battlefields.

Highlights
  • Offline gameplay
  • Roguelike elements
  • Unique hero factions
  • Galaxy exploration
  • Diverse combat units
  • Strategic tech upgrades
Features
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Welcome aboard Xeno Command, a real-time strategy offline game fused with roguelike elements. Here you can lead a strong army with powerful heroes to defend the galaxy against Alien invasion in the challenging battles. In the era of interstellar colonization, planets are in crisis. Heroes from different factions stand out to lead powerful armies against aliens and rescue the sufferers. You, the savior of the galaxy, are going to be the hero. Lead your army and combat alien invasions! Each Hero has their unique sets of commands, skills, constructions and units. Keep defeating enemies to obtain more resources to build up your army and construction. Make full use of your commands and techs with strategy to win the battles. Game Features * Offline game - Play anytime anywhere with no worry of internet connection; * Easy control - No need to split troops and easy to get the hang of the controls with specially designed commands; * Roguelike elements – Ever-changing battlefields with randomly generated levels, battles and missions; * 4 Unique Factions – Each faction with unique Hero, commands, skills, constructions, and units; * 100+ random Techs – Select 1 out of 3 random Tech rewards with special buffs and skills. Every decision might alter your fate; * Galaxy exploration – Various planets with distinct styles and landscapes including Barren, Lava, Machine, and Warped Space; * Combat Units – Bots, Marines, Flying troopers, Laser Towers, and Supply Depots. Lead the army of all kinds of soldiers to attack & conquer your enemy; * Defensive Constructions – Dozens of defensive buildings for you to unlock to fully protect the base; * Challenging enemies – More than 100 types of Alien creatures and bosses will spice the battles up; * Difficulty levels – Normal, Hard or you like it Crazy? Tactical planning is the key to winning the war. Big fan of RTS games? Sci-fi lover? Robot and mecha enthusiasts? Join Xeno Command and have some RTS spree with your mobile devices! Select Hero, lead an army, use strategy and fight for the galaxy against Alien invasion in this single - player battle game. Please note, Xeno Command is a paid game that provides a free trial. You can unlock all content by purchasing the full game. Follow us to get more info: →Facebook: @XenoCommandGame →Discord: https://discord.gg/U75DbnXWEd Privacy Policy: http://www.chillyroom.com/en/privacynotice/privacy-policy

Screenshots

REDCON4 screens
Xeno Command4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: REDCON at none against Xeno Command's shown. REDCON also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). Xeno Command's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. REDCON sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Xeno Command sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Xeno Command holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 631 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 63% and 62% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

REDCON ships an update monthly, Xeno Command every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
REDCON versus Xeno Command: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterREDCONXeno Command
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.1K ratings)4.5 (631 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.8% of reviews — better62.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better631
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB464 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDavid PeroutkaChillyRoom Inc.

Customer experience

REDCON

All ratings1,106 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews355 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral10.7%
Negative26.5%

Xeno Command

All ratings631 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews209 reviews
Positive62.2%
Neutral11.5%
Negative26.3%

User reviews

REDCON

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Unique and engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Well-designed user interface
  • 💡 Interesting story and world-building
  • 🚀 Challenging but rewarding experience
  • 👍 Satisfying progression and sense of accomplishment

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Paywall to access full game content
  • 🐛 Difficulty spikes and unbalanced levels
  • 🔒 Limited replay value after completing campaign
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and technical issues

Xeno Command

From 631 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
  • 👍 Great RTS mechanics
  • 💡 Interesting hero units and abilities
  • 🎨 Visually appealing design

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Locked behind paywall after initial levels
  • 🔁 Lack of replayability and game modes
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs reported
  • 🕹️ Wonky unit controls

Bugs and requests

REDCON

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Restore purchases not working
  • Inconsistent enemy AI behavior
  • Graphical glitches on certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Sandbox/custom level editor
  • Difficulty options or customization
  • Ability to replay completed levels
  • Expanded story and additional campaigns

Xeno Command

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes on certain levels
  • Inability to save progress
  • Graphical glitches and UI issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Endless/survival mode
  • Custom map editor
  • Multiplayer PvP
  • More factions and unit variety

In-app purchases

6 purchases

REDCON

One-time6
  • REDCON 2+$1.99
  • REDCON 1+$1.99
  • REDCON 1++$3.99
Show 3 more
  • REDCON 3$5.99
  • REDCON 2$7.99
  • REDCON 1$9.99
1 purchases

Xeno Command

One-time1
  • purchase game$4.99

Questions

Is REDCON free?
REDCON is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Xeno Command free?
Xeno Command is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, REDCON or Xeno Command?
Xeno Command is rated higher. REDCON averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Xeno Command averages 4.5 from 631 ratings.
Do REDCON or Xeno Command have ads?
Xeno Command shows ads; REDCON does not.
Which is updated more often, REDCON or Xeno Command?
REDCON ships an update monthly, and Xeno Command every 2 weeks. Most recently, REDCON was updated on October 2, 2026 and Xeno Command on October 2, 2026.

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