# Retro Commander vs Forward Element

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Forward Element at none against Retro Commander's 14. Retro Commander's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retro Commander sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Forward Element asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Commander | Forward Element |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-commander/id1274342935/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **16** | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 151 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Noble Master LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/310121642) | [Richard Lavey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724298642) |

## 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 |


### Forward Element

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-element/id6809090170)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retro Commander free?

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

### Is Forward Element free?

Forward Element is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Retro Commander or Forward Element have ads?

Neither Retro Commander nor Forward Element shows ads.

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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.*