# Retro Commander vs Castle Master TD

The clearest difference is rating: Castle Master TD at 4.5 against Retro Commander's 3.8. Castle Master TD also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (152 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, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retro Commander sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Castle Master TD sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Castle Master TD holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castle Master TD has 152 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Retro Commander's written reviews are positive against 74% of Castle Master TD'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, Castle Master TD weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Commander | Castle Master TD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-commander/id1274342935/reviews) | **[4.5 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-master-td/id6450975685/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **152** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 73.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 151 MB | 298 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Noble Master LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/310121642) | [Cezary Rajkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/449740164) |

## 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 |


### Castle Master TD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-master-td/id6450975685)

Build powerful structures and plan strategic defenses to engage in epic battles against relentless enemies. Your choices shape your kingdom's destiny in this test of strength, strategy, and survival.

**Highlights:** Fortify your castle, Build powerful structures, Plan strategic defenses, Engage in epic battles, Test strength and strategy, Ensure castle survival

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Peasant Gems Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Gem Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Knight Gems Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baron Gems Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Earl Gems Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Duke Gems Pack | $59.99 | one-time |
| King Gems Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retro Commander free?

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

### Is Castle Master TD free?

Castle Master TD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Retro Commander or Castle Master TD?

Castle Master TD is rated higher. Retro Commander averages 3.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Castle Master TD averages 4.5 from 152 ratings.

### Do Retro Commander or Castle Master TD have ads?

Castle Master TD shows ads; Retro Commander does not.

### Which is updated more often, Retro Commander or Castle Master TD?

Retro Commander ships an update every 2 months, and Castle Master TD weekly. Most recently, Retro Commander was updated on October 23, 2026 and Castle Master TD 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.*