# First Strike vs Chkob

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chkob at none against First Strike's 11. Chkob also leads on ads (none vs shown). First Strike's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. First Strike sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Chkob asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | First Strike | Chkob |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-strike-nuclear-rts/id1434281598/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 276 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blindflug](https://appshunter.io/developer/893118737) | [Mawulolo Jean-Baptiste Mensah](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789328999) |

## What reviewers say

### First Strike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-strike-nuclear-rts/id1434281598)

Lead a nuclear superpower in this intense 1v1 multiplayer RTS. Launch rockets, manage resources, and outsmart rivals in online battles for global dominance. Every decision risks survival in this fast-paced strategy game.

**Highlights:** Intense Real-Time Strategy (RTS), Global Domination, Advanced Weaponry, Multiplayer Battles, Strategic Alliances, Realistic Geopolitics, Planet Destruction Simulator

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nuclear Club | $2.99 | per month |
| Mexico | $0.99 | one-time |
| South Africa | $0.99 | one-time |
| Israel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pakistan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Brazil | $1.99 | one-time |
| Australia | $1.99 | one-time |
| United Kingdom | $2.99 | one-time |
| Russia | $2.99 | one-time |
| China | $4.99 | one-time |
| United States | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good game, fast-paced
- 👍 Fun and creative gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and strategic
- 🚀 Quick matches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for most content
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Multiplayer issues and disconnects
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Progression reset after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after winning
- Unable to quit or restart games
- Black screen on launch
- Diplomacy/alliance system not working
- Inconsistent missile damage and ADS functionality

**Requested features**

- Add sandbox/custom game mode
- Improve tutorial and onboarding
- More free content and unlockable nations
- Better multiplayer stability and features
- Streamline UI and controls


### Chkob

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chkob/id6789328572)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First Strike free?

First Strike is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chkob free?

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

### Do First Strike or Chkob have ads?

First Strike shows ads; Chkob does not.

### Which is updated more often, First Strike or Chkob?

First Strike ships an update monthly, and Chkob monthly. Most recently, First Strike was updated on October 31, 2026 and Chkob on October 28, 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.*