Comparison

Retro Commander vs Trenches

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

Head to head
About

Retro Commander

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
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Retro Commander is a post-apocalyptic real-time strategy wargame (RTS). Take command and fight it out in a world where a cataclysmic timeline has transpired on Mother Earth. Wage wars solo, against the AI, or take on your gaming comrades and friends in cross-platform multiplayer matches. Form teams and clans and fight co-op style with the AI and other players for ultimate victory. As opposed to other real-time strategy game, Retro Commander tries to focus on both, a fun single player and a thrilling multiplayer experience. The game strives to be easy to learn with a modern user interface. Single player comes with skirmish matches against the AI as well as a comic-based story campaign. Multiplayer can be played cross-platform and includes a ranking and rating system. POST-APOCALYPTIC: Real-time strategy (RTS) played in a post-apocalyptic timeline on Mother Earth. The environment includes day-night cycles, rain, snow, wind and solar flare activity. STORY CAMPAIGN: Deep campaign and story line of humanity after a cataclysmic event. Factions come with their own specialized technologies such as stealth, robots, drones or shields. SINGLE & MULTIPLAYER: A challenging AI for both single and multiplayer matches with co-op play. Cross-platform multiplayer including LAN/internet. ONLINE play comes with an award and rating system. PLAY MODES: In addition to regular skirmish matches, the game supports missions such as elimination, survival, capture the flag, defense and battle royale. Available in both single and multiplayer also are escort and rescue missions. STRUCTURES & TROOPS: Common troops for land, sea and air warfare is available to all factions. Specialized elements such as stealth, shields, EMP weapons, nukes, portals, orbital weapons, assimilator and other troops and structures provide for additional variety. RESEARCH: A tech tree and research options enable to build specialized structures and troops. A Tech Snatcher can be used to steal enemy technology. MODDING: A map editor is included allowing for player-modded maps including player-modded campaigns. All elements including troops, structures, as well as graphics and sound effects, can be modded if desired.

About

Trenches

Experience World War 1 combat in this retro-style arcade game. Fight for your country's honor by advancing through enemy trenches or defending your own. This pixilated simulation offers thrilling gameplay and classic sound effects for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • World War 1 setting
  • Retro-style graphics
  • Classic sound effects
  • Trench warfare gameplay
  • Strategy and skill-based combat
Features
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“Trenches: Arcade" is an exciting pixilated mobile game that takes you back in time to the trenches of the First World War. In this game, you play as a courageous soldier fighting for your country's honor and freedom against enemy forces. With its retro-style graphics and classic sound effects, "Trenches: Arcade" will transport you to the frontlines of the war, where you must use your strategy, skill, and bravery to survive. Whether you're advancing through enemy trenches or defending your own, this game will keep you on the edge of your seat.With its thrilling gameplay and retro graphics, “Trenches: Arcade" is the perfect pixilated mobile game for anyone who loves military history and classic arcade-style action. Download it now and experience the excitement of the Great War in a whole new way!

Screenshots

Retro Commander4 screens
Trenches4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Retro Commander at free against Trenches's free with in-app purchases. Retro Commander also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Retro Commander sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Trenches sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Retro Commander holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Retro Commander's written reviews are positive against 64% of Trenches's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retro Commander ships an update every 2 months, Trenches every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Retro Commander versus Trenches: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetro CommanderTrenches
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (16 ratings) — better3.5 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better63.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1617 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB130 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperNoble Master LLCJames Lingo

Customer experience

Retro Commander

All ratings16 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.3%

Trenches

All ratings17 ratings
Positive64.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Retro Commander

One-time14
  • Map: Chapter 02$0.99
  • Map: Battle Map 02$0.99
  • Map: Battle Map 05$0.99
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  • Clan Manager$1.99
  • Map: Chapter 03$3.99
  • Map: Chapter 08$3.99
  • Map: Battle Map A1$3.99
  • Map: Chapter 04$3.99
  • Map: Chapter 06$3.99
  • Map: Chapter 07$3.99
  • Map: Battle Map 03$3.99
  • Map: Battle Map 04$3.99
  • Modded Maps$4.99
  • All Maps & Modding$19.99
3 purchases

Trenches

One-time3
  • BPG Bucks: 4000$1.99
  • Unlimited Infantry$9.99
  • Infinite Bullets$9.99

Questions

Is Retro Commander free?
Retro Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trenches free?
Trenches is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Retro Commander or Trenches?
Retro Commander is rated higher. Retro Commander averages 3.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Trenches averages 3.5 from 17 ratings.
Do Retro Commander or Trenches have ads?
Neither Retro Commander nor Trenches shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Retro Commander or Trenches?
Retro Commander ships an update every 2 months, and Trenches every 6 months. Most recently, Retro Commander was updated on October 6, 2026 and Trenches on October 7, 2026.

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