Comparison

Magic vs Metal vs Xeno Command

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

Head to head
About

Magic vs Metal

Engage in a post-apocalyptic war between biological and mechanical factions. Command armies in real-time strategy or join the fray in third-person shooter mode. Unleash powerful hero abilities and craft unique items to dominate the battlefield.

Highlights
  • Real-time strategy (RTS)
  • Third-person shooter (TPS)
  • Massive single-player campaign
  • Unique heroes with powerful spells
  • Item crafting system
  • Fantasy and sci-fi genre blend
  • Stunning 3D graphics
Features
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Centuries after a meteor impact nearly wipes out mankind, two factions evolve - one biological, the other mechanical. Now, both are locked in a desperate war for survival. Choose your hero, summon an unstoppable army, unleash devastating powers, and wipe out the enemy in this action-packed real-time strategy game. -------------------------------------------- REAL TIME STRATEGY (RTS) OR THIRD-PERSON-SHOOTER (TPS) Choose your faction, choose your hero, and go to war. Play with one hand while commanding above the battlefield, or join the battle in an action-packed third-person shooter - the choice is yours! MASSIVE CAMPAIGN Wage war across a post-apocalyptic world as you attack and defend in a massive single-player campaign. POWERFUL SPELLS & HEROES Choose from six unique heroes, each with dozens of powerful spells to bring into battle. Crush your enemies with the Berserker, disintegrate them with the Nova, overwhelm them with the armies of the Necromancer, and more! CRAFT POWERFUL ITEMS Collect items and use them to craft rare and powerful artifacts that supercharge your heroes, spells, and troops! GRAPHICS Experience incredible 3D graphics, dynamic lighting, and detailed particle effects. You'll be immersed in this dark and war-torn fantasy world! FANTASY MEETS SCI-FI Summon fantasy creatures, or build sci-fi war machines. Cast spells, or unleash firepower. Use magic or technology to win the war - the choice is yours in this unique merging of genres! SOCIAL MEDIA Find us (@FoursakenMedia) on Discord, Twitter, or Facebook for the latest news and updates!

About

Xeno Command

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
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Welcome aboard Xeno Command, a real-time strategy offline game fused with roguelike elements. Here you can lead a strong army with powerful heroes to defend the galaxy against Alien invasion in the challenging battles. In the era of interstellar colonization, planets are in crisis. Heroes from different factions stand out to lead powerful armies against aliens and rescue the sufferers. You, the savior of the galaxy, are going to be the hero. Lead your army and combat alien invasions! Each Hero has their unique sets of commands, skills, constructions and units. Keep defeating enemies to obtain more resources to build up your army and construction. Make full use of your commands and techs with strategy to win the battles. Game Features * Offline game - Play anytime anywhere with no worry of internet connection; * Easy control - No need to split troops and easy to get the hang of the controls with specially designed commands; * Roguelike elements – Ever-changing battlefields with randomly generated levels, battles and missions; * 4 Unique Factions – Each faction with unique Hero, commands, skills, constructions, and units; * 100+ random Techs – Select 1 out of 3 random Tech rewards with special buffs and skills. Every decision might alter your fate; * Galaxy exploration – Various planets with distinct styles and landscapes including Barren, Lava, Machine, and Warped Space; * Combat Units – Bots, Marines, Flying troopers, Laser Towers, and Supply Depots. Lead the army of all kinds of soldiers to attack & conquer your enemy; * Defensive Constructions – Dozens of defensive buildings for you to unlock to fully protect the base; * Challenging enemies – More than 100 types of Alien creatures and bosses will spice the battles up; * Difficulty levels – Normal, Hard or you like it Crazy? Tactical planning is the key to winning the war. Big fan of RTS games? Sci-fi lover? Robot and mecha enthusiasts? Join Xeno Command and have some RTS spree with your mobile devices! Select Hero, lead an army, use strategy and fight for the galaxy against Alien invasion in this single - player battle game. Please note, Xeno Command is a paid game that provides a free trial. You can unlock all content by purchasing the full game. Follow us to get more info: →Facebook: @XenoCommandGame →Discord: https://discord.gg/U75DbnXWEd Privacy Policy: http://www.chillyroom.com/en/privacynotice/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Magic vs Metal4 screens
Xeno Command4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Magic vs Metal at 4.8 against Xeno Command's 4.5. Magic vs Metal also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 62%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). Xeno Command's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Magic vs Metal sells 14 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Magic vs Metal holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 631 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Magic vs Metal's written reviews are positive against 62% of Xeno Command's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic vs Metal ships an update monthly, Xeno Command every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Magic vs Metal versus Xeno Command: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic vs MetalXeno Command
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better4.5 (631 ratings)
Positive reviews79.0% of reviews — better62.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better631
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size981 MB464 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperFoursaken MediaChillyRoom

Customer experience

Magic vs Metal

All ratings1,376 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive79.0%
Neutral8.2%
Negative12.8%

Xeno Command

All ratings631 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews209 reviews
Positive62.2%
Neutral11.5%
Negative26.3%

User reviews

Magic vs Metal

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Generous free-to-play model
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • 🕹️ Engaging combat
  • 🔥 Addictive gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔁 Repetitive and grindy
  • 🎮 Needs controller support
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

Xeno Command

From 631 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Magic vs Metal

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when using too many powers
  • Text replaced by jumbled symbols
  • Berserker loses self-heal when equipping Crusher weapon
  • Unable to progress past certain levels

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer and co-op modes
  • More campaign content
  • Ability to disable auto-fire
  • Seamless view switching
  • Improved inventory management

Xeno Command

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • Endless/survival mode
  • Custom map editor
  • Multiplayer PvP
  • More factions and unit variety

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Magic vs Metal

One-time14
  • Rare Coins$0.99
  • Bonus Vault$2.99
  • Battle Pass$4.99
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  • Rare Coins$4.99
  • Special Offer$4.99
  • Unlock Magi$6.99
  • Unlock Mecha$6.99
  • Unlock All$9.99
  • Rare Coins$9.99
  • Remove Ads$9.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
  • Rare Coins$19.99
  • Special Offer$19.99
  • Rare Coins$49.99
1 purchases

Xeno Command

One-time1
  • purchase game$4.99

Questions

Is Magic vs Metal free?
Magic vs Metal 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, Magic vs Metal or Xeno Command?
Magic vs Metal is rated higher. Magic vs Metal averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Xeno Command averages 4.5 from 631 ratings.
Do Magic vs Metal or Xeno Command have ads?
Both Magic vs Metal and Xeno Command show ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic vs Metal or Xeno Command?
Magic vs Metal ships an update monthly, and Xeno Command every 2 weeks. Most recently, Magic vs Metal was updated on October 16, 2026 and Xeno Command on October 16, 2026.

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