Comparison

Medieval Battlefields vs Commander

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

Head to head
About

Medieval Battlefields

Engage in fast-paced, turn-based tactical combat across medieval Europe. Command diverse units, build and upgrade castles, and conquer rivals in single-player campaigns or local multiplayer.

Highlights
  • Tactical turn-based combat
  • Hotseat multiplayer
  • 27 unique medieval units
  • Castle building & upgrades
  • Single-player Campaigns & Skirmish
  • Offline play
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Crush your enemies, outsmart rival commanders and carve your name into history. Medieval Battlefields is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game set across medieval Europe — command knights, archers, siege engines and fierce Viking raiders in dozens of varied maps and campaigns. What awaits you • Tactical turn-based combat • Play Hotseat multiplayer against your friends on your phone, tablet or computer • 27 unique medieval units — from foot soldiers and archers to elite Templars and Paladins. • Castle building & upgrades: fortify walls, improve siege defenses and supply lines. • Single-player Campaigns & Skirmish modes — re-playable maps, increasing difficulty. PERFECT FOR PLAYERS WHO WANT: • Fully optimized for iPad and iPad Pro — play on a big screen with stunning HD graphics and detail! • Play completely offline — Desktop, Phone & Tablet support — anytime, anywhere • No data collection — your privacy is safe • Try free, unlock full game once — no ads, no micro-transactions Why players love it • Classic tactical depth with quick, satisfying matches — perfect for short sessions or longer campaigns. • Rich historical flavor: England vs France vs Vikings, authentic medieval units and siege tactics. Free to try Try the game free, then unlock all battlefields with a one-time purchase — no microtransactions, no ads, just full strategy fun. FEATURES • Fast paced turn-based strategy game with medieval units and weapons • Use your tactics and skills to win battles • Train your armies and upgrade their equipment and abilities • Upgrade your castles – victory favors the prepared • Play Campaigns or Skirmish single-player • Play Hotseat against your friends on one device • Fight on behalf of England, France or as a savage Viking • 27 medieval army units, including elite units like: Templar knight, Paladin and Beowulf • Dozens of challenging maps and varied battlefields

About

Commander

Engage in turn-based tactical combat, commanding modern military units across diverse battlefields. Utilize strategic deployment, terrain advantages, and specialized units to outmaneuver opponents and achieve victory in single-player campaigns or multiplayer skirmishes. Create and edit your own maps for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Turn-based tactical combat
  • Modern warfare units
  • Campaign and skirmish modes
  • Map editor for infinite replayability
  • Terrain-based strategy
  • Multiplayer battles
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Command your troops and conquer the battlefield in Commander: Modern War, the ultimate turn-based tactical game. Choose to fight for one side and use your strategic skills to deploy your units and outmaneuver your opponents. Experience the thrill of modern warfare as you command infantry, vehicles, and air units in intense, action-packed battles. Do you have what it takes to emerge victorious on the front lines of Commander: Modern War? The conflict could not hold any longer, play the campaign for each faction, battle on skirmish maps, choose different parameters on the maps, and battle up to 7 other commanders. - Battle with two different factions for complete dominance of the battlefield - Recruit infantry, vehicles, air and naval units to help in your mission - Capture different locations ensuring a steady income to recruit new units - Use the terrain as cover to increase the odds of a favorable battle outcome - Use specialized units to counter specific units - Create and Edit maps in the Map Editor, turning the replayability almost infinite! * * * Follow us on TWITTER http://twitter.com/goldengodgames Follow us on TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@goldengodgames Follow us on INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/goldengod.games * * *

Screenshots

Medieval Battlefields4 screens
Commander4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Medieval Battlefields at 4.5 against Commander's 4.1. Medieval Battlefields also leads on ratings volume (43 vs 13). Commander's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 65%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Medieval Battlefields sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Commander 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

Medieval Battlefields holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 13 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Medieval Battlefields's written reviews are positive against 75% of Commander's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Medieval Battlefields ships an update every 8 months, Commander every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Medieval Battlefields versus Commander: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedieval BattlefieldsCommander
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (43 ratings) — better4.1 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews64.6% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings43 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB294 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperFortune Cookie d.o.o.GoldenGod Games, Lda

Customer experience

Medieval Battlefields

All ratings38 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative31.3%

Commander

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Medieval Battlefields

One-time2
  • Full Game Unlock$3.99
  • Full Game Unlock (Sale)$4.99
1 purchases

Commander

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game Features$3.99

Questions

Is Medieval Battlefields free?
Medieval Battlefields is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Commander free?
Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Medieval Battlefields or Commander?
Medieval Battlefields is rated higher. Medieval Battlefields averages 4.5 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Commander averages 4.1 from 13 ratings.
Do Medieval Battlefields or Commander have ads?
Neither Medieval Battlefields nor Commander shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Medieval Battlefields or Commander?
Medieval Battlefields ships an update every 8 months, and Commander every 3 weeks. Most recently, Medieval Battlefields was updated on October 1, 2026 and Commander on September 22, 2026.

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