Comparison

2nd in Command vs Four Cores

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

Head to head
About

2nd in Command

This app serves as a mobile war council for tabletop wargaming. It allows players to build and manage army lists, access unit statistics and rules, and store their creations for easy retrieval.

Highlights
  • Faithful list building for all factions
  • Automatic points accuracy
  • Save and store army lists
  • Instant rules reference
  • Comprehensive unit statistics
Features
Currently charting
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Second in Command: The Old World - Prepare for Waaaagh! The time of reckoning is at hand. From the mist-shrouded forests of Athel Loren to the war-torn provinces of the Empire, the great powers muster for war. Second in Command is your mobile war council for The Old World, designed to marshal your forces with the precision of a veteran General. Marshal the Grand Armies Faithful List Building: Muster your regiments for every available faction, from the proud Kingdoms of Bretonnia and the Empire to the ancient hosts of the High Elves and Wood Elves, and the relentless legions of the Tomb Kings and Vampire Counts. An intuitive system lets you assemble your core, special, and rare units with ease, fully respecting the game's core rules. Flawless Requisition: The app handles the complex logistics of war. Every knightly vow, every volley of arrows, and every arcane spell is tallied automatically, ensuring your host is perfectly mustered and points-accurate. Your Grand Army, Preserved: Save and store your complete army lists on your device or cloud. Your battle-forged host is always ready to answer the call to war, be it for a local skirmish or a grand tournament. Master the Art of War: Instant Rule of Law: Keep your battle narrative flowing. Our rules reference puts every core rule, special rule, and unit statistic at your command. Settle disputes over the fog of war in an instant. Comprehensive Tome of Units: Instantly consult the strengths and weaknesses of any unit on the field, from a lowly State Trooper to a mighty Grail Knight, allowing for decisive and informed tactical command. Heed the Call to War! Cease your logistical preparations and sound the charge. Second in Command: The Old World is the ultimate strategic asset for every general, from an aspiring Captain to a legendary Lord. Download Now and Take Command!

About

Four Cores

This app serves as a comprehensive companion for the Sorcery: Contested Realm trading card game. It offers detailed card information, deck building tools, strategy videos, and a live play counter.

Highlights
  • Card search with TCGPlayer prices
  • Official FAQ rulings
  • Deck building and sharing
  • Strategy video feed
  • Mana/Life counter
Features
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Four Cores is an (Unofficial) all-in-one utility app for the Sorcery: Contested Realm trading card game. • Search and find details on every card, including TCGPlayer.com prices and official FAQ rulings. • Build and share decklists. • Find strategy and gameplay videos from the best Sorcery creators in a centralized content feed. • Level up your game with an in-app Mana / Life counter for live play. Four Cores is an independent fan-made companion app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Erik's Curiosa Limited, the maker of Sorcery: Contested Realm.

Screenshots

2nd in Command4 screens
Four Cores3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Four Cores at Free against 2nd in Command's $3.99. Four Cores also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%). 2nd in Command's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and chart position (#165 vs unranked). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Four Cores is free to download; 2nd in Command costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for 2nd in Command against 5.0 for Four Cores. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2nd in Command has 190 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of 2nd in Command's written reviews are positive against 100% of Four Cores's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2nd in Command ships an update every 9 days, Four Cores every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
2nd in Command versus Four Cores: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2nd in CommandFour Cores
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (190 ratings)5.0 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings190 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#165 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB0 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperGoathead SoftwareMichael Herbig

Customer experience

2nd in Command

All ratings190 ratings
Positive98.9%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral10.6%
Negative6.4%

Four Cores

All ratings21 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

2nd in Command

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Spelling errors
  • App crashes when making changes too quickly
  • Cannot add allies
  • Interface could use a little work
  • Special rules don't always show full effects
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  • Bugs allowing selection of invalid items
  • Missing rules/options for army composition
  • Internet connection required
  • Red error screens when choices become illegal
  • Issues duplicating units
  • Cannot buy Daemonic Icons for specific upgrades
  • App crashes on Macbook when opening new list
  • Orc boys wargear options cause app shutdown
  • Bretonian Exil Army command section deleted after update
  • Unit values are incorrect
  • Countercharge on hippogriffs not flowing through
  • Terrorgheist abilities not flowing through (unless on ghoul king)

Requested features

16 requests
  • German language option
  • Images of units
  • Macbook version fix
  • Add allies
  • Support for more lists (e.g., Bretonian Pegasus)
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  • Dark mode option (implied by Mac user request)
  • German language option
  • Images of units
  • Macbook version fix
  • Add allies
  • Support for more lists (e.g., Bretonian Pegasus)
  • Dark mode option (implied by Mac user request)
  • Add Daemonic Icons for Daemons of Chaos
  • Include Open War and Grand Melee options
  • Show weapon details in game view
  • Fix countercharge on hippogriffs and terrorgheist abilities

Four Cores

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

2nd in Command

No in-app purchases

None

Four Cores

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 2nd in Command free?
2nd in Command costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Four Cores free?
Four Cores is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 2nd in Command or Four Cores?
Four Cores is rated higher. 2nd in Command averages 4.9 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while Four Cores averages 5.0 from 24 ratings.
Do 2nd in Command or Four Cores have ads?
Neither 2nd in Command nor Four Cores shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 2nd in Command or Four Cores?
2nd in Command ships an update every 9 days, and Four Cores every 4 months. Most recently, 2nd in Command was updated on October 25, 2026 and Four Cores on October 24, 2026.

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