Comparison

2nd In Command vs Dune

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

Head to head
About

2nd In Command

Build and manage your armies for the Bolt Action wargame. This app helps you construct platoons, calculate points accurately, and reference rules and unit stats instantly. Keep your army rosters organized and ready for any battle.

Highlights
  • Authentic list building for all powers
  • Flawless point calculation
  • Save and edit army rosters
  • Instant rule reference
  • Unit database with stats and special rules
Features
Currently charting
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Lead from the Front The world is at war. From the frozen steppes of Russia to the scorching deserts of North Africa, your command can turn the tide of history. Second in Command is your mobile field headquarters for the world of Bolt Action, designed to get you from the assembly table to the battlefield with speed and precision. Forge Your Historic Fighting Force: Authentic List Building: Faithfully construct your platoons for all major and minor powers. Select your veterans, deploy your tanks, and call in your artillery with an intuitive system that respects the core rules. Flawless Point Calculation: Let the app handle the logistics. Every soldier, every weapon, and every vehicle is calculated automatically, ensuring your list is battle-ready and points-accurate. Your Army, in Your Pocket: Save, edit, and store your complete force rosters on your device or cloud. Your next list is always ready for a game or tournament. Master the Rules of Warfare: Instant Rule Reference: Keep the battle flowing. Our rules reference puts core rules at your fingertips. Resolve questions in seconds, not minutes. Unit Database at a Glance: Quickly check the stats and special rules for any unit, allowing you to make tactical decisions on the fly and understand your enemy's capabilities. Enlist Today! Stop dealing with administrative delays and start your offensive. Second in Command: Bolt Action is the ultimate force multiplier for every player, from a fresh-faced Lieutenant to a seasoned Colonel. Download Now and Report for Duty!

About

Dune

Engage in strategic warfare and political intrigue on the desert planet Arrakis. This award-winning board game adaptation blends deck-building and worker placement mechanics. Compete against AI, other players online, or face unique challenges and rotating game modes.

Highlights
  • Deck-building mechanics
  • Worker placement strategy
  • Online multiplayer
  • Local AI battles
  • Unique challenges
  • Rotating Skirmish Mode
  • Achievement system
Features
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Immerse yourself in the world of Dune. Experience the ultimate blend of strategy and intrigue as you navigate the treacherous landscapes of Arrakis in the award-winning board game Dune: Imperium! Battle online, locally with AI, or against the formidable House Hagal. Earn Achievements that showcase your prowess as a leader. Embark on more than a dozen Challenges that will test your wit and cunning. Compete for badges in the rotating Skirmish Mode where no two games are the same! Control the Spice. Control the Universe. Arrakis. Dune. Desert Planet. Raise your banner above the vast wasteland before you. As the Great Houses of the Landsraad marshal their forces and their spies, whom will you influence, and whom will you betray? A tyrannical Emperor. The secretive Bene Gesserit. The shrewd Spacing Guild. The ferocious Fremen of the Deep Desert. The power of the Imperium can be yours, but war is not the only way to claim it. Dune: Imperium blends deck-building and worker placement in a deeply thematic new strategy game where the fate of the Empire hangs on your decisions. Will you seek political allies or rely upon military might? Economic strength or subtle intrigues? A council seat… or a sharpened blade? The cards are dealt. The choice is yours. The Imperium awaits.

Screenshots

2nd In Command4 screens
Dune4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 2nd In Command at none against Dune's 3. 2nd In Command also leads on price ($3.99 vs $10.99). Dune's advantage is ratings volume (5K vs 95) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support 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

2nd In Command costs $3.99 and Dune $10.99 up front. Dune sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 2nd In Command asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for 2nd In Command against 4.9 for Dune. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dune has 5K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of 2nd In Command's written reviews are positive against 79% of Dune's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2nd In Command ships an update fortnightly, Dune every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
2nd In Command versus Dune: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2nd In CommandDune
Price$3.99 — better$10.99
Rating4.9 (95 ratings) — better4.9 (5K ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews79.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings955K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#87#21 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB804 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGoathead SoftwareDire Wolf Digital

Customer experience

2nd In Command

All ratings95 ratings
Positive98.9%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Dune

All ratings4,922 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews491 reviews
Positive79.0%
Neutral6.1%
Negative14.9%

Bugs and requests

2nd In Command

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Dune

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Intrigue card issues
  • Inconsistent login credentials
  • Notification problems
  • Victory points reset bug

Requested features

4 requests
  • Controller support
  • Pass and play mode
  • Ability to choose leaders
  • Expand card detail visibility

In-app purchases

None

2nd In Command

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Dune

One-time3
  • Dune: Imperium - Rise of Ix$9.99
  • Dune: Imperium - Immortality$9.99
  • Dune: Imperium - Uprising$10.99

Questions

Is 2nd In Command free?
2nd In Command costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dune free?
Dune costs $10.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 2nd In Command or Dune?
2nd In Command is rated higher. 2nd In Command averages 4.9 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Dune averages 4.9 from 5K ratings.
Do 2nd In Command or Dune have ads?
Neither 2nd In Command nor Dune shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 2nd In Command or Dune?
2nd In Command ships an update fortnightly, and Dune every 5 days. Most recently, 2nd In Command was updated on October 21, 2026 and Dune on October 22, 2026.
Which is more popular, 2nd In Command or Dune?
2nd In Command currently peaks at #87 in the App Store charts, and Dune at #21. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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