# Retro Commander vs Takeover RTS

The clearest difference is rating: Takeover RTS at 4.3 against Retro Commander's 3.7. Takeover RTS also leads on ratings volume (73 vs 16). Retro Commander's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retro Commander sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Takeover RTS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Takeover RTS holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 73 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Retro Commander's written reviews are positive against 86% of Takeover RTS's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Commander | Takeover RTS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-commander/id1274342935/reviews) | **[4.3 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takeover-rts/id1560675256/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **73** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 151 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Noble Master LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/310121642) | [IriySoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/353956779) |

## 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 (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 |


### Takeover RTS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takeover-rts/id1560675256)

Command squads of units in a real-time strategy game to defend your strongholds and conquer enemy buildings. Choose from multiple nations, each with unique units, spells, and upgrades, to lead your forces to victory in a war-torn land.

**Highlights:** Real-time strategy gameplay, Command squads of units, Defend and seize strongholds, Multiple nations with unique abilities, Magic spells and Grand Spells, Army upgrades and edicts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retro Commander free?

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

### Is Takeover RTS free?

Takeover RTS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Retro Commander or Takeover RTS?

Takeover RTS is rated higher. Retro Commander averages 3.7 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Takeover RTS averages 4.3 from 73 ratings.

### Do Retro Commander or Takeover RTS have ads?

Takeover RTS shows ads; Retro Commander does not.

### Which is updated more often, Retro Commander or Takeover RTS?

Retro Commander ships an update every 2 months, and Takeover RTS every 2 months. Most recently, Retro Commander was updated on October 26, 2026 and Takeover RTS on October 24, 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.*