# Kingdom Wars Defense! vs Xeno Command

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Kingdom Wars Defense! at 8.1K against Xeno Command's 637. Kingdom Wars Defense! also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kingdom Wars Defense! sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Xeno Command sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kingdom Wars Defense! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kingdom Wars Defense! has 8.1K ratings behind it against 637, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Kingdom Wars Defense!'s written reviews are positive against 62% of Xeno Command's.

Kingdom Wars Defense! ships an update fortnightly, Xeno Command every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kingdom Wars Defense! | Xeno Command |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-wars-defense/id1494411427/reviews)** | [4.5 (637 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xeno-command/id1583886883/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 637 |
| Positive reviews | **63.4% of reviews** | 62.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 112 MB | 464 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Springcomes Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151454258) | [ChillyRoom Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1341619086) |

## What reviewers say

### Kingdom Wars Defense!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-wars-defense/id1494411427)

Engage in an ultimate real-time strategy tower defense experience. Strategize to defend your castle against waves of monsters by upgrading your army and tower weapons. Conquer over 400 stages with unique allies and enemies.

**Highlights:** Over 400 stages, Over 200 unique allies and enemy units, Unit limit-break upgrades, Collect treasures for option effects, 6 booster items for strategic play, Fast-forwarding feature

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 jewel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Random Jewel | $2.99 | one-time |
| Golden Piggy Bank No.1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| jewel 550 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Random Rare Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Piggy Bank No.2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Attendance Premium Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hunt Premium Battle Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| jewel 1200 | $9.99 | one-time |
| King's Promise | $11.99 | one-time |
| skill item pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| upgrade pack | $21.99 | one-time |
| jewel 3900 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Special Package | $49.99 | one-time |
| jewel 15000 | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💎 Generous rewards and progression system
- 🎨 Appealing pixel art style
- 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of in-depth tutorial or guidance
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🚧 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 📺 Intrusive and frequent advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- PvP mode frequently times out
- Crashes when attempting to watch certain ads
- Purchases not always properly credited
- Progression data loss after device changes

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer and PvP modes
- Implement cloud save functionality
- Introduce more diverse enemy types and boss battles
- Improve the character upgrade and customization system


### Xeno Command

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xeno-command/id1583886883)

Lead a powerful army with unique heroes in this offline real-time strategy game. Defend the galaxy against alien invasions, explore diverse planets, and utilize strategic commands and tech to conquer your enemies. Features roguelike elements for ever-changing battlefields.

**Highlights:** Offline gameplay, Roguelike elements, Unique hero factions, Galaxy exploration, Diverse combat units, Strategic tech upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| purchase game | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Great RTS mechanics
- 💡 Interesting hero units and abilities
- 🎨 Visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked behind paywall after initial levels
- 🔁 Lack of replayability and game modes
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs reported
- 🕹️ Wonky unit controls

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes on certain levels
- Inability to save progress
- Graphical glitches and UI issues

**Requested features**

- Endless/survival mode
- Custom map editor
- Multiplayer PvP
- More factions and unit variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kingdom Wars Defense! free?

Kingdom Wars Defense! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Xeno Command free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kingdom Wars Defense! or Xeno Command?

Kingdom Wars Defense! is rated higher. Kingdom Wars Defense! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Xeno Command averages 4.5 from 637 ratings.

### Do Kingdom Wars Defense! or Xeno Command have ads?

Both Kingdom Wars Defense! and Xeno Command show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kingdom Wars Defense! or Xeno Command?

Kingdom Wars Defense! ships an update fortnightly, and Xeno Command every 2 weeks. Most recently, Kingdom Wars Defense! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Xeno Command on October 24, 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.*