War Council vs 2nd In Command
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
War Council
This app helps players of a popular tabletop miniatures game manage their unit collections and build armies. It allows for easy army assembly, strategy visualization, and sharing of army lists with friends. It serves as a digital reference for all available game units.
- Track unit collection
- Build armies and point costs
- Manage Tactics cards and NCUs
- Visualize strategies
- Share armies with friends
- Unit reference guide
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The official Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game companion app! Take your War Council with you wherever you go, to track your collection and build your armies in your smartphone / tablet! Easily assemble new armies and visualize the viability of new strategies for this amazing wargame set in Westeros. Features: - Tracks your collection of units with ease. - Build your armies and track their point costs, deck of Tactics cards, NCUs and Units. - Share your armies with friends! - Easy reference for every unit available for the game. Attention: This app is meant to be used as a companion for the Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game. Requires physical copies of the game for full enjoyment.
2nd In Command
Build and manage your armies for the Bolt Action wargame. This app helps you construct platoons, calculate points accurately, and reference rules and unit stats instantly. Keep your army rosters organized and ready for any battle.
- Authentic list building for all powers
- Flawless point calculation
- Save and edit army rosters
- Instant rule reference
- Unit database with stats and special rules
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Lead from the Front The world is at war. From the frozen steppes of Russia to the scorching deserts of North Africa, your command can turn the tide of history. Second in Command is your mobile field headquarters for the world of Bolt Action, designed to get you from the assembly table to the battlefield with speed and precision. Forge Your Historic Fighting Force: Authentic List Building: Faithfully construct your platoons for all major and minor powers. Select your veterans, deploy your tanks, and call in your artillery with an intuitive system that respects the core rules. Flawless Point Calculation: Let the app handle the logistics. Every soldier, every weapon, and every vehicle is calculated automatically, ensuring your list is battle-ready and points-accurate. Your Army, in Your Pocket: Save, edit, and store your complete force rosters on your device or cloud. Your next list is always ready for a game or tournament. Master the Rules of Warfare: Instant Rule Reference: Keep the battle flowing. Our rules reference puts core rules at your fingertips. Resolve questions in seconds, not minutes. Unit Database at a Glance: Quickly check the stats and special rules for any unit, allowing you to make tactical decisions on the fly and understand your enemy's capabilities. Enlist Today! Stop dealing with administrative delays and start your offensive. Second in Command: Bolt Action is the ultimate force multiplier for every player, from a fresh-faced Lieutenant to a seasoned Colonel. Download Now and Report for Duty!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: War Council at Free against 2nd In Command's $3.99. 2nd In Command's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 43%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.4). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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
War Council is free to download; 2nd In Command costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
2nd In Command holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 114 and 94 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of War Council's written reviews are positive against 82% of 2nd In Command's.
War Council ships an update every 10 days, 2nd In Command fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | War Council | 2nd In Command |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (114 ratings) | 4.9 (94 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | 82.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 114 — better | 94 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CMON | Goathead Software |
Customer experience
War Council
2nd In Command
Bugs and requests
War Council
Reported bugs
10 issues- Documents will not download
- Commander units not appearing
- Attachments not appearing
- App crashes when printing
- Create button greyed out after update
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- Commander cards show unit abilities instead of commander abilities
- Dragon mechanics missing for Targaryens
- Formatting issues on Pixel2 phone
- Cannot add commander to army list
- Cannot define area for attachments
Requested features
9 requests- Add direct feedback button
- Implement swipe gestures for navigation
- Add Windows version for printing
- Include 'What's New' section
- Divide FAQ by factions
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- Add historical battle scenarios
- Allow uniting factions
- Increase max army size limit
- Add Rich Text export option
2nd In Command
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
War Council
No in-app purchases
2nd In Command
No in-app purchases
Questions
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