# TowerMadness vs Modern Command

The clearest difference is price: Modern Command at Free against TowerMadness's $2.99. Modern Command also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.2). TowerMadness's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (89% vs 64%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Modern Command is free to download; TowerMadness costs $2.99 up front. TowerMadness sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Modern Command sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for TowerMadness against 4.3 for Modern Command. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 836 and 429 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of TowerMadness's written reviews are positive against 64% of Modern Command's.

TowerMadness ships an update every 3 months, Modern Command every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TowerMadness | Modern Command |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (836 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/towermadness/id316491616/reviews)** | [4.3 (429 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-command/id723466734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **836** | 429 |
| Positive reviews | **89.0% of reviews** | 64.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#145** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ZSpectre, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794602854) | [Blast Bit Enterprises AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573549062) |

## What reviewers say

### TowerMadness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/towermadness/id316491616)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Paid · Puzzle, #171 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Defend your sheep from alien invaders by strategically placing and upgrading a variety of weapons. Engage in a unique 3D tower defense experience with over 100 maps and 17 alien types. Compete globally and replay your best games.

**Highlights:** Unique 3D tower defense, Over 100 maps, 17 alien enemy types, Over 60 weapons and upgrades, Endless mode, Global leaderboards, Game replays

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Marsh Madness Map Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Flamethrower | $1.99 | one-time |
| Flash Bait | $1.99 | one-time |
| Proximity Mine | $1.99 | one-time |
| Moon Map Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lava Map Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spooky Map Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coast Map Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Voyage Map Pack | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🎮 Best tower defense game
- 💎 Excellent game
- 🕹️ Challenging and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow loading times
- 🤯 Game gets repetitive

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Incompatible with iOS 11
- Leaderboard and achievements not working
- In-app purchases not working

**Requested features**

- More maps and levels
- New weapons and upgrades
- Multiplayer mode
- Map editor
- Ability to save progress


### Modern Command

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-command/id723466734)

Lead the fight for global stability in this top-down action strategy game. Deploy weapons, research defenses, and take direct control of targeting systems to combat terrorist factions worldwide. Experience diverse global campaigns and challenging game modes.

**Highlights:** Top-down action strategy gameplay, Tower Defense battles with a twist, Direct control of targeting systems, Deploy and upgrade a variety of weapons, Global campaign across multiple continents, Research new defenses and weapon technologies, Special airstrikes and support items

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Base Repair | $0.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Limited Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hardened Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hardened Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Campaign Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Duty Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Honor Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Valor Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 🚀 Offline playability
- 👍 Fun and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Aggressive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of cloud save/sync
- 🕰️ Long wait times for upgrades
- 🔇 Sound issues

**Reported bugs**

- Weapons disappearing from loadout
- Missions not loading properly
- Progress reset after updates
- Inability to access certain features

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More mission variety
- Ability to sell/trade weapons
- Improved UI and menus
- Better optimization for newer devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TowerMadness free?

TowerMadness costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Modern Command free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TowerMadness or Modern Command?

TowerMadness is rated higher. TowerMadness averages 4.4 out of 5 from 836 ratings, while Modern Command averages 4.3 from 429 ratings.

### Do TowerMadness or Modern Command have ads?

Modern Command shows ads; TowerMadness does not.

### Which is updated more often, TowerMadness or Modern Command?

TowerMadness ships an update every 3 months, and Modern Command every 2 months. Most recently, TowerMadness was updated on October 13, 2026 and Modern Command on October 12, 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.*