# Warzone Commander vs Ellipse

The clearest difference is ads: Ellipse at none against Warzone Commander's shown. Ellipse also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Warzone Commander's advantage is ratings volume (9.7K vs 2K). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Warzone Commander sells 35 one-off in-app purchases and Ellipse sells 3 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 — 4.7 for Warzone Commander against 4.7 for Ellipse. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.7K and 2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Warzone Commander's written reviews are positive against 79% of Ellipse's.

Warzone Commander ships an update every 3 months, Ellipse monthly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Warzone Commander | Ellipse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warzone-commander/id6478598987/reviews) | [4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ellipse-rocket-simulator/id6738509541/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.7K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 78.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 250 MB | 245 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KORAY AKTAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733460596) | [Starwelds](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895565220) |

## What reviewers say

### Warzone Commander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warzone-commander/id6478598987)

Engage in strategic 2D military warfare with realistic physics. Command diverse vehicles, destroy enemy bases, and capture objectives. Plan your tactics carefully to achieve victory in intense battles.

**Highlights:** 2D physics-based simulation, Command tanks, helicopters, jets, Destroy enemy bases, Capture key positions, Realistic physics, Strategic planning, Immersive warfare action

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

**In-app purchases (35)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Military transport vehicle. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vehicle Type2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Cannon Type1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Vehicle Type3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Cannon Type2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Vehicle Type4 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cannon Type3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Panzer Type1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Vehicle Type5 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Panzer Type2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cannon Type4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tank Type1 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Panzer Type3 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Cannon Type5 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Tank Type2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Helicopter Type1 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Aircraft Type1 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Panzer Type5 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Helicopter Type2 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Tank Type3 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Tank Type4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Helicopter Type3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Aircraft Type2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ballistics Type1 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tank Type5 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Helicopter Type4 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Aircraft Type3 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Ballistics Type2 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Helicopter Type5 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Aircraft Type4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ballistics Type3 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Aircraft Type5 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Ballistics Type4 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Ballistics Type5 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Easy to level up
- 💎 Unique and interesting
- 🎨 Good graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Needs more content
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Frozen troops after exiting vehicles
- Unable to assign sniper soldier
- Tutorial progression issues

**Requested features**

- Sandbox mode
- Zombie/survival mode
- Multiplayer mode
- More customization options (skins, weapons, etc.)
- Offline mode


### Ellipse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ellipse-rocket-simulator/id6738509541)

Design, build, and launch rockets with realistic orbital mechanics. Explore celestial bodies and experience dynamic physics for a true-to-life space simulation. Ideal for aspiring engineers and space enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Rocket design and customization, Realistic orbital mechanics, Explore celestial bodies, Dynamic physics engine, Space exploration simulation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Large Parts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Heavy Lift Program | $4.99 | one-time |
| Expansion | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic simulation
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Inspires interest in spaceflight

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No delete button
- 🐛 Physics issues
- 🐛 Unrealistic re-entry
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Difficult to control rockets

**Reported bugs**

- Connected parts don't work
- Staging issues (last stage goes first)
- Fairings don't attach
- Cannot delete after spawning samples
- Detached parts don't detach

**Requested features**

- Add more planets
- Add astronauts
- Add a delete button
- Add more parts (solar panel, battery, antenna, wing, landing leg, chassis, monopropellant tank, docking port)
- Add electricity consumption


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Warzone Commander free?

Warzone Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ellipse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Warzone Commander or Ellipse?

Warzone Commander and Ellipse are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9.7K and 2K ratings respectively.

### Do Warzone Commander or Ellipse have ads?

Warzone Commander shows ads; Ellipse does not.

### Which is updated more often, Warzone Commander or Ellipse?

Warzone Commander ships an update every 3 months, and Ellipse monthly. Most recently, Warzone Commander was updated on October 15, 2026 and Ellipse on October 15, 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.*