# 2nd In Command vs Dune

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 (4.7K vs 94) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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 4.7K ratings behind it against 94, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 78% and 79% positive.

2nd In Command ships an update fortnightly, Dune every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2nd In Command | Dune |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $10.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nd-in-command-bolt-action/id1541725092/reviews) | [4.9 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dune-imperium/id1575414319/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 94 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **78.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#16** |
| Size | 78 MB | 774 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Goathead Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/512656425) | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) |

## What reviewers say

### 2nd In Command

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nd-in-command-bolt-action/id1541725092)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dune

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dune-imperium/id1575414319)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Paid · Board, #61 Top Paid · Strategy, #159 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dune: Imperium - Rise of Ix | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dune: Imperium - Immortality | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dune: Imperium - Uprising | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful implementation
- 💪 Challenging AI
- 🕹️ Great digital adaptation of the board game
- 🕰️ Quick gameplay sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Obtrusive DRM
- 🕹️ No local multiplayer/pass-and-play
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔁 Slow reloading when switching between app and game
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing card details

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Pass and play mode
- Ability to choose leaders
- Expand card detail visibility


## Frequently asked 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 and Dune are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 94 and 4.7K ratings respectively.

### 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 6 days. Most recently, 2nd In Command was updated on September 26, 2026 and Dune on September 28, 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.*