# Command & Conquer™ vs The Machines

The clearest difference is price: Command & Conquer™ at Free against The Machines's $1.99. Command & Conquer™ also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (43K vs 268). The Machines's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Command & Conquer™ is free to download; The Machines costs $1.99 up front. Command & Conquer™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. The Machines asks for nothing beyond the download.

Command & Conquer™ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Command & Conquer™ has 43K ratings behind it against 268, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Command & Conquer™'s written reviews are positive against 51% of The Machines's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Command & Conquer™ ships an update monthly, The Machines fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Command & Conquer™ | The Machines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/command-and-conquer-rivals-pvp/id1261165213/reviews)** | [3.6 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-machines/id1280682965/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 268 |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | **50.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 201 MB | 911 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Electronic Arts](https://appshunter.io/developer/284800461) | [Directive Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030218518) |

## 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


### The Machines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-machines/id1280682965)

Engage in thrilling augmented reality battles with friends. Utilize powerful abilities and strategic positioning to destroy enemy bases and climb global leaderboards. Experience stunning visuals and immersive 3D spatial audio that reacts to your real-world location.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality battles, Competitive multiplayer, 3D spatial audio, Perspective-based tactics, Global leaderboards, Friend battles

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Impressive AR experience
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals
- 🤖 Innovative gameplay concept
- 🎮 Engaging multiplayer battles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficulty detecting playing surface
- 🕹️ Confusing controls and tutorials
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🗺️ Limited map and gameplay variety

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after short playtime
- Inability to detect flat surfaces
- Unresponsive controls and commands
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to play against friends
- More maps and gameplay modes
- Better onboarding and tutorials
- Customization options for characters
- Offline/single-player mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Command & Conquer™ free?

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

### Is The Machines free?

The Machines costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Command & Conquer™ or The Machines?

Command & Conquer™ is rated higher. Command & Conquer™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while The Machines averages 3.6 from 268 ratings.

### Do Command & Conquer™ or The Machines have ads?

Command & Conquer™ shows ads; The Machines does not.

### Which is updated more often, Command & Conquer™ or The Machines?

Command & Conquer™ ships an update monthly, and The Machines fortnightly. Most recently, Command & Conquer™ was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Machines on October 29, 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.*