Comparison

Battle Nations vs Xeno Command

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

Head to head
About

Battle Nations

Build a city, gather resources, and assemble an army of unique units to fight in epic battles. Unite with heroes, engage in a wartime narrative, and compete with players globally. Unlock powerful mercenaries and special forces for tactical combat.

Highlights
  • Empire building
  • Resource management
  • Army assembly
  • Unique unit deployment
  • Hero recruitment
  • Global multiplayer events
  • Tactical combat scenarios
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Battle Nations is back! Build your empire and lead your armies to victory! Choose from traditional troops and vehicles or unleash exotic forces like mammoths, velociraptors, sandworms, and futuristic plasma units! War has engulfed the continent of Ateria, and only your leadership can end the rebel threat. Construct and manage a thriving city, gather critical resources, and assemble your unstoppable army. Engage in epic battles across diverse terrains using various unique units. Build and customize your thriving city, optimizing resource management and defense. Unite with memorable heroes and charismatic misfits, each with their own compelling stories. Experience a richly developed wartime narrative filled with humor, drama, and surprises. Compete and collaborate with players around the globe through guilds and multiplayer events. Strategically unlock powerful mercenaries, tanks, and one-of-a-kind special forces. Challenge yourself with tactical combat scenarios and PvP battles to prove your supremacy. “This game has a great look to it...and its roster of characters are well-written and even sometimes genuinely funny.” — Kotaku.com “Battle Nations is freemium done well, offering more entertainment for your download than most of its competition.” — TouchArcade.com Join the ranks, Commander—your empire awaits! NOTES: Battle Nations is completely free-to-play, however, some items can be directly purchased for real money. If you don't want to use this feature, please disable in-app purchases in your device's settings. A network connection is required to play Battle Nations. Follow us on Twitter @BattleNations for the latest news, events, and more! Interested in engaging discussions about Battle Nations with your fellow players or looking for a Guild? Visit the Official Battle Nations Discord at: https://discord.gg/battlenations Have questions, issues, or suggestions? Please visit: https://support.madronagames.com

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

Screenshots

Battle Nations4 screens
Xeno Command4 screens

Verdict

The call

Battle Nations and Xeno Command both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Battle Nations's written reviews are positive against 62% of Xeno Command's. Battle Nations also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). Xeno Command's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Battle Nations sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Xeno Command sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Battle Nations against 4.5 for Xeno Command. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.4K and 631 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Battle Nations's written reviews are positive against 62% of Xeno Command's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Battle Nations ships an update every 4 days, Xeno Command every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Battle Nations versus Xeno Command: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBattle NationsXeno Command
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.4K ratings) — better4.5 (631 ratings)
Positive reviews82.0% of reviews — better62.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2.4K — better631
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size901 MB464 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMadrona Games Inc.ChillyRoom Inc.

Customer experience

Battle Nations

All ratings2,366 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews668 reviews
Positive82.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative11.2%

Xeno Command

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

User reviews

Battle Nations

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Engaging storyline and characters
  • 💡 Unique blend of base building and strategy
  • 🚀 Responsive updates and bug fixes
  • 👍 Nostalgic for longtime players

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 💰 Progression can feel grindy without spending
  • 🕰️ Slow resource gathering and building times
  • 🔒 Lack of account sync across devices
  • 🕹️ Unbalanced PvP matchmaking

Xeno Command

From 631 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
  • 👍 Great RTS mechanics
  • 💡 Interesting hero units and abilities
  • 🎨 Visually appealing design

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Locked behind paywall after initial levels
  • 🔁 Lack of replayability and game modes
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs reported
  • 🕹️ Wonky unit controls

Bugs and requests

Battle Nations

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent performance on older devices
  • Missions and quests sometimes bugged or unfinishable
  • Disappearing units after failed PvP battles

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to occupy other player's bases
  • More frequent events and boss battles
  • Improved resource management and automation
  • Expanded customization options for bases
  • Reintroduction of guilds and multiplayer features

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

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Battle Nations

One-time8
  • Vial of Nanopods$0.99
  • Bucket of Nanopods$1.99
  • Trunk of Nanopods2 variants$4.99
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  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • REQ Pass$9.99
  • Barrel of Nanopods2 variants$9.99
  • Supply Crate of Nanopods2 variants$19.99
  • Shipping Container of Nanopods$49.99
1 purchases

Xeno Command

One-time1
  • purchase game$4.99

Questions

Is Battle Nations free?
Battle Nations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Xeno Command free?
Xeno Command is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Battle Nations or Xeno Command?
Battle Nations is rated higher. Battle Nations averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Xeno Command averages 4.5 from 631 ratings.
Do Battle Nations or Xeno Command have ads?
Both Battle Nations and Xeno Command show ads.
Which is updated more often, Battle Nations or Xeno Command?
Battle Nations ships an update every 4 days, and Xeno Command every 2 weeks. Most recently, Battle Nations was updated on October 2, 2026 and Xeno Command on October 2, 2026.

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