# Retro Commander vs Lost In Space

The clearest difference is rating: Lost In Space at 4.4 against Retro Commander's 3.8. Lost In Space also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (872 vs 16). Retro Commander's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retro Commander sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Lost In Space sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lost In Space holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lost In Space has 872 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Retro Commander's written reviews are positive against 71% of Lost In Space's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Retro Commander ships an update every 2 months, Lost In Space every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Commander | Lost In Space |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-commander/id1274342935/reviews) | **[4.4 (872 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-in-space-the-frontier/id1436028620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **872** |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 71.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Noble Master LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/310121642) | [Fabric Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1404314687) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (10)**

| 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: Battle Map 04 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Modded Maps | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Maps & Modding | $19.99 | one-time |


### Lost In Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-in-space-the-frontier/id1436028620)

Embark on an epic, endless journey to reclaim your lost planets and citizens. Build massive fleets, collect blueprints to unlock new ships, and conquer enemies in vast, strategic battles.

**Highlights:** Build hundreds of fleets, Collect blueprints for new fleets, Conquer enemy planets, Engage in massive battles, Endless space journey

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Blue Print Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin 1000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Warp Tickets Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin 2000 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Discount | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin 4000 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Coin 13,000 | $32.99 | one-time |
| Coin 50,000 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to learn
- 🚀 Entertaining strategy game
- 🚀 Great concept and mechanics
- 👍 Enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 In-app purchases required
- 🔒 Overpowered AI
- 🔒 Unbalanced progression

**Reported bugs**

- Ships disappearing after restarting the game
- Inability to select and control ships properly
- Glitches with in-app purchases
- Aspect ratio issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Sandbox mode
- Customizable ships
- Improved UI and controls
- Difficulty settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retro Commander free?

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

### Is Lost In Space free?

Lost In Space is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Retro Commander or Lost In Space?

Lost In Space is rated higher. Retro Commander averages 3.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Lost In Space averages 4.4 from 872 ratings.

### Do Retro Commander or Lost In Space have ads?

Lost In Space shows ads; Retro Commander does not.

### Which is updated more often, Retro Commander or Lost In Space?

Retro Commander ships an update every 2 months, and Lost In Space every 3 days. Most recently, Retro Commander was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lost In Space on November 2, 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.*