Comparison

Xeno Command vs Blocky Arena

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

Head to head
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

About

Blocky Arena

Engage in strategic gladiator battles, command troops, and unleash powerful skills. Explore the city, invest in properties, and manage your warrior's well-being. Play offline with optional rewarded ads for extra rewards.

Highlights
  • Strategic gladiator battles
  • Command your army
  • Learn powerful magic skills
  • Buy and rent houses
  • Offline gameplay
  • Optional rewarded ads
Features
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Get ready for an epic adventure in Blocky's Arena! As the city's top warrior, you'll engage in intense, strategic gladiator battles on your quest to ultimate victory . Command your loyal troops, unleash powerful skills, and dominate the arena. But the battle doesn't end there! Between battles, you can explore the city, discover new skills, and invest your hard-earned gold in properties, ensuring your continued success. And don't forget to take care of yourself! Keep your energy up by eating and sleeping, so you're ready for the next epic challenge. Best of all, the game is completely offline and doesn't require an internet connection, so you can play anytime, anywhere. And with no forced ads, you can enjoy uninterrupted gameplay. However, if you choose, you can watch rewarded videos for extra gold, but there's never any pressure. Join the battle today and become the city's ultimate warrior in Blocky's Arena! **FEATURES** - Strategic gladiator battles! - Army vs Army! - Command your men! - Learn powerful magic skills! - Buy and Rent houses in the city! - And don't forget to eat and sleep after you're done fighting! - No internet connection is required! - And NO FORCED ADS - only optional rewarded ads, so play as long as you want!

Screenshots

Xeno Command4 screens
Blocky Arena4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blocky Arena at every 2 days against Xeno Command's every 2 weeks. Blocky Arena also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). Xeno Command's advantage is ratings volume (637 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Xeno Command sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Blocky Arena sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blocky Arena holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xeno Command has 637 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xeno Command ships an update every 2 weeks, Blocky Arena every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Xeno Command versus Blocky Arena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXeno CommandBlocky Arena
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (637 ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings637 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size464 MB196 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperChillyRoomWorkhorse Bytes

Customer experience

Xeno Command

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

Blocky Arena

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

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

Blocky Arena

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Xeno Command

One-time1
  • purchase game$4.99
4 purchases

Blocky Arena

One-time4
  • Stack of Coins$0.99
  • Pile of Coins$1.99
  • Resurrection from Starvation$1.99
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  • Bundle of Coins$2.99

Questions

Is Xeno Command free?
Xeno Command is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blocky Arena free?
Blocky Arena is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Xeno Command or Blocky Arena?
Blocky Arena is rated higher. Xeno Command averages 4.5 out of 5 from 637 ratings, while Blocky Arena averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Xeno Command or Blocky Arena have ads?
Both Xeno Command and Blocky Arena show ads.
Which is updated more often, Xeno Command or Blocky Arena?
Xeno Command ships an update every 2 weeks, and Blocky Arena every 2 days. Most recently, Xeno Command was updated on November 11, 2026 and Blocky Arena on November 3, 2026.

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