# Xeno Command vs Don't Bug Me!

The clearest difference is monetization model: Don't Bug Me! at free with in-app purchases against Xeno Command's paid. Xeno Command's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 50%) and ratings volume (631 vs 141). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Xeno Command sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Don't Bug Me! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Xeno Command against 4.6 for Don't Bug Me!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 631 and 141 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Xeno Command's written reviews are positive against 50% of Don't Bug Me!'s.

Xeno Command ships an update every 2 weeks, Don't Bug Me! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Xeno Command | Don't Bug Me! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (631 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xeno-command/id1583886883/reviews) | **[4.6 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-bug-me/id6739683137/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **631** | 141 |
| Positive reviews | **62.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 464 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ChillyRoom Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1341619086) | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Don't Bug Me!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-bug-me/id6739683137)

Engage in a sci-fi survival experience on Mars, blending tower defense with first-person shooter action. Strategically build and upgrade your base, manage resources, and uncover a compelling story to escape the planet.

**Highlights:** Tower defense with FPS combat, Build and upgrade base defenses, Resource management, Story-driven survival, Fast-paced arcade missions, Controller and touch optimized

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Xeno Command free?

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

### Is Don't Bug Me! free?

Don't Bug Me! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Xeno Command or Don't Bug Me!?

Don't Bug Me! is rated higher. Xeno Command averages 4.5 out of 5 from 631 ratings, while Don't Bug Me! averages 4.6 from 141 ratings.

### Do Xeno Command or Don't Bug Me! have ads?

Both Xeno Command and Don't Bug Me! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Xeno Command or Don't Bug Me!?

Xeno Command ships an update every 2 weeks, and Don't Bug Me! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Xeno Command was updated on October 14, 2026 and Don't Bug Me! on October 13, 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.*