# Command & Conquer™ vs Retro Commander

The clearest difference is rating: Command & Conquer™ at 4.5 against Retro Commander's 3.8. Command & Conquer™ also leads on ratings volume (43K vs 16). Retro Commander's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 44%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Command & Conquer™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Retro Commander sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Command & Conquer™ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Command & Conquer™ has 43K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Command & Conquer™'s written reviews are positive against 80% of Retro Commander's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Command & Conquer™ ships an update monthly, Retro Commander every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Command & Conquer™ | Retro Commander |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/command-and-conquer-rivals-pvp/id1261165213/reviews)** | [3.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-commander/id1274342935/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 201 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [EA Swiss Sarl](https://appshunter.io/developer/284800461) | [Noble Master LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/310121642) |

## What reviewers say

### Command & Conquer™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/command-and-conquer-rivals-pvp/id1261165213)

Engage in fast-paced real-time strategy battles against other players. Customize your army with a variety of units and lead them with unique commanders to outwit your opponents and achieve victory in competitive PvP matches.

**Highlights:** Real-time PvP battles, Customizable army units, Unique commander abilities, Alliance system for resource sharing, Daily challenges and rewards, Army evolution and upgrades

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Diamond Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Diamond Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Nod Initiate Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| New Recruits Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Diamond Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Reinforcement Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Huge Diamond Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Giant Diamond Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome gameplay
- 👍 Great strategy elements
- 🎨 Fantastic graphics
- ⏱️ Quick matches
- 💰 Can progress without paying

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🤖 Unfair matchmaking against higher-level opponents
- 🐛 Frequent disconnects and crashes
- 🕹️ Clunky unit controls
- 🕰️ Slow progression for free players

**Reported bugs**

- Tiberium visuals glitching
- Units not responding to commands
- Incorrect unit stats displayed

**Requested features**

- Add more units and factions
- Implement a campaign mode
- Improve matchmaking algorithm
- Increase rewards for free players
- Add more customization options


### Retro Commander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-commander/id1274342935)

Engage in post-apocalyptic real-time strategy battles. Command diverse units and technologies in a rich story campaign or test your skills against AI and players in cross-platform multiplayer. Features include a map editor and extensive modding capabilities.

**Highlights:** Post-apocalyptic RTS gameplay, Story campaign with unique factions, Single-player skirmish matches vs AI, Cross-platform multiplayer, Map editor and modding support, Diverse units and research options, Multiple game modes (capture the flag, battle royale)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map: Chapter 02 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map: Battle Map 02 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map: Battle Map 05 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Clan Manager | $1.99 | one-time |
| Map: Chapter 03 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Map: Chapter 08 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Map: Battle Map A1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Map: Chapter 04 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Map: Chapter 06 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Map: Chapter 07 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Map: Battle Map 03 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Map: Battle Map 04 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Modded Maps | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Maps & Modding | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Command & Conquer™ free?

Command & Conquer™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Retro Commander free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Command & Conquer™ or Retro Commander?

Command & Conquer™ is rated higher. Command & Conquer™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Retro Commander averages 3.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do Command & Conquer™ or Retro Commander have ads?

Command & Conquer™ shows ads; Retro Commander does not.

### Which is updated more often, Command & Conquer™ or Retro Commander?

Command & Conquer™ ships an update monthly, and Retro Commander every 2 months. Most recently, Command & Conquer™ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Retro Commander on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*