Comparison

Armchair Commander vs State Craft

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Armchair Commander

Engage in historical turn-based strategy simulations of World War 2 and the Cold War. Create and play an unlimited number of missions, command over 50 countries with diverse units, and experience dynamic political systems. Master strategic command to conquer your enemies.

Highlights
  • Unlimited player-created missions
  • Command 50+ countries
  • Turn-based wargame simulation
  • Customizable maps and scenarios
  • Simulated politics and alliances
  • Historical generals
Features
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Relive history! This is the only game out there with an unlimited number of missions you can play - there are thousands of them… many created by committed players! Play or create your own missions in World War 2 and all the way through the Cold War. Learn to master the skill of the commander and conquer every enemy! Wargame & Turn-based Simulation From the Battle of Stalingrad to the Normandy landings, it’s got the vast majority of WW2 covered. Play as Germany, the Soviet Union, Republic of China, United States, Great Britain, or really any of the 50+ countries with more coming soon. Attack enemy strongholds and defend your cities with 20+ land, naval, and air units. Even the same unit has special functionalities differing by country! Campaigns & Conquests There are currently about 30 or so missions and conquest maps. The missions can be played through the story line, and the conquests (you get to choose your country) feature 1939-1943 Europe and 1937-1941 Asia. All the campaign maps can be downloaded and modified at your own will, as seen in the following section... Sandbox & Custom Maps Like I said, you can create your own maps; you can even upload them for the world to see! The map editor is readily available for use inside the base game. Every aspect of a mission is customizable: a country’s alliance, resources, cities, airports, troops, veterency, troop attack distance, winning conditions, and even which troops have generals can be customized. Simulated Politics From custom events to war declarations, this recent addition allows dynamic games of multiple alliances and betrayals; custom events can also be made to reflect historical events with different types of consequences (changes to resources, alliances, unit experience). Aid can also be given to allies like Lend Lease in the real WW2. Historical Generals Hundreds of generals - with more coming by each update - from various countries around the world. Generals are not tied to specific units; they can be sacked from a unit on the spot and be replaced at any time. About Me I’m an indie student developer, so this app is very flexible in terms of update content. Please feel free to contact me if you want to make suggestions or collaborate to make the game better. Game Engine: Unity3d (c# + python)

About

State Craft

Build and expand your nation by conquering new states and earning money. Invest in upgrades to boost your income and efficiency, even while offline. Strategically progress across the map to dominate the world.

Highlights
  • Unlock and conquer new states
  • Earn income while idle
  • Purchase global upgrades
  • Boost individual state income
  • Strategic map progression
  • Conquer the entire map
Features
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Build your empire, one state at a time! In Empire Idle: State Expansion, you're in control of a growing nation. Start small, earn money, and unlock new states to spread your influence across the entire map. Your goal? Conquer every state and dominate the world! As you expand, invest in powerful upgrades to boost your income, enhance your strategy, and maximize profits. Upgrade individual states to increase their productivity and unlock new economic potential. The more you grow, the faster your empire flourishes—even while you're offline. Features: - Unlock & Conquer: Expand your territory by unlocking and conquering new states across the map. - Earn While Idle: Your empire keeps generating income even when you're not playing. - Upgrade Your Power: Purchase global upgrades to improve expansion speed, income, and efficiency. - Boost State Income: Upgrade individual states to increase revenue and unlock bonuses. - Strategic Progression: Choose the best path across the map, balancing expansion and efficiency. - Complete the Map: Conquer every state to achieve ultimate victory! Can you claim every corner of the map and build an unstoppable empire? Start your expansion today in Empire Idle: State Expansion!

Screenshots

Armchair Commander4 screens
State Craft4 screens

Verdict

The call

Armchair Commander and State Craft both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Armchair Commander's written reviews are positive against 33% of State Craft's. Armchair Commander also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 6). State Craft's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Armchair Commander sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. State Craft asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Armchair Commander against 4.7 for State Craft. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Armchair Commander has 1.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Armchair Commander's written reviews are positive against 33% of State Craft's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Armchair Commander ships an update every 3 weeks, State Craft weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Armchair Commander versus State Craft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArmchair CommanderState Craft
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.1K ratings)4.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB182 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSegment GamesYALP GAMES LLC

Customer experience

Armchair Commander

All ratings1,132 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews250 reviews
Positive79.2%
Neutral9.6%
Negative11.2%

State Craft

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Armchair Commander

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to save progress
  • Community maps not loading
  • Sandbox mode not functioning properly
  • Generals and units not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • More terrain and map options
  • Diplomacy and alliance features
  • Custom unit and general creation
  • Larger map sizes and global maps
  • Multiplayer and online features

State Craft

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Armchair Commander

One-time6
  • 1000 Coins$1.99
  • 5000 Coins$4.99
  • Soviet Generals$4.99
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  • Allied Generals$4.99
  • German Generals$5.99
  • 15000 Coins$9.99
None

State Craft

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Armchair Commander free?
Armchair Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is State Craft free?
State Craft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Armchair Commander or State Craft?
State Craft is rated higher. Armchair Commander averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while State Craft averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Armchair Commander or State Craft have ads?
State Craft shows ads; Armchair Commander does not.
Which is updated more often, Armchair Commander or State Craft?
Armchair Commander ships an update every 3 weeks, and State Craft weekly. Most recently, Armchair Commander was updated on October 22, 2026 and State Craft on October 24, 2026.

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