# First Strike vs Spannd

The clearest difference is device support: First Strike at 3 against Spannd's 1. First Strike also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. First Strike sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Spannd sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | First Strike | Spannd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 276 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blindflug](https://appshunter.io/developer/893118737) | [DATOBO](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806855067) |

## 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


### Spannd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spannd/id6814665901)

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $5.00 | one-time |
| Vault of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First Strike free?

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

### Is Spannd free?

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

### Do First Strike or Spannd have ads?

Both First Strike and Spannd show 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.*