Comparison

2nd in Command vs New Recruit

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
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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

New Recruit

This app helps you build army lists for various miniature tabletop games. It also facilitates tournament organization, allows you to track your game statistics, and manage your miniature collection to see what models you need.

Highlights
  • Build army lists for popular games
  • Organize and manage tournaments
  • View player rankings and statistics
  • Track personal game stats
  • Manage miniature collection
  • Customize user interface
Features
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New Recruit is an army list builder for miniature tabletop games such as Warhammer 40k, The Old World, Age of Sigmar, The Ninth Age and many more. But not just that, it comes with a lot more features! - Build your army lists for all popular games - Participate in or organise tournaments, very powerful for tournament organisers, because New Recruit can check list validity for you, saving precious time. - View rankings and tournament statistics, lists played by the best players - Track your own games and view your personal stats to see what armies or units work best for you - List your miniature collection and instantly see if a list is playable or what models you need to buy - Highly customizable user interface, make your on themes - New Recruit is in active development and new features are coming regularly! Terms and conditions https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

2nd in Command4 screens
New Recruit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: New Recruit at Free against 2nd in Command's $3.99. 2nd in Command's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

New Recruit is free to download; 2nd in Command costs $3.99 up front. New Recruit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $35.00 per year. 2nd in Command asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for 2nd in Command against 4.9 for New Recruit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 190 and 255 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of 2nd in Command's written reviews are positive against 89% of New Recruit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2nd in Command ships an update every 9 days, New Recruit every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
2nd in Command versus New Recruit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2nd in CommandNew Recruit
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (190 ratings)4.9 (255 ratings)
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews88.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings190255 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB95 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperGoathead SoftwareVincent, Gatien,Alphonse MASSIAS

Customer experience

2nd in Command

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

New Recruit

All ratings255 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive88.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative10.1%

User reviews

2nd in Command

From 190 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent army builder for The Old World
  • 🚀 Quick and easy list creation
  • 💡 Comprehensive rules and stats included
  • 👍 Helpful for learning players
  • 💡 Offline mode appreciated

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Spelling errors and grammatical mistakes
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🐛 Some units/rules not updated or incorrect
  • 🐛 Interface could use minor work
  • 🐛 Lacks precision in rule descriptions

New Recruit

From 255 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent app performance
  • 👍 Seamless integration with website
  • 👍 Useful for Warhammer army building
  • 👍 Great mobile version of a popular tool

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Potential data sync issues between mobile and web
  • 🔍 Menus can be deep for certain actions

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

New Recruit

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • No reported bugs

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improved data sync between mobile and web
  • Streamlined menu structure for common actions

In-app purchases

None

2nd in Command

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

New Recruit

Subscriptions3
  • Mortal Supporter$35.001 Year
  • Immortal Supporter$69.001 Year
  • Godlike Supporter$143.991 Year

Questions

Is 2nd in Command free?
2nd in Command costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is New Recruit free?
New Recruit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 2nd in Command or New Recruit?
2nd in Command and New Recruit are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 190 and 255 ratings respectively.
Do 2nd in Command or New Recruit have ads?
New Recruit shows ads; 2nd in Command does not.
Which is updated more often, 2nd in Command or New Recruit?
2nd in Command ships an update every 9 days, and New Recruit every 5 days. Most recently, 2nd in Command was updated on September 22, 2026 and New Recruit on September 23, 2026.

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