Comparison

2nd in Command vs Game Beacon Tabletop System

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

Game Beacon Tabletop System

This companion app enhances control of a tabletop system, offering a cleaner interface for complex game settings. It features a Game Library for advanced, automated games and allows users to create and submit their own games. Presets can be stored for hardware use without the app.

Highlights
  • Enhanced hardware control
  • Cleaner interface for game settings
  • Game Library for advanced games
  • Automated game stage progression
  • Create and submit custom games
  • Store hardware presets
Features
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This companion app allows additional control of the Game Beacon Tabletop System. While all functionality can be handled from the hardware alone, the app can sometimes provide a cleaner interface to navigate more intricate game settings and modes. Also within the app we have a Game Library that can be used to play advanced games that have configured stages and advance automatically with different settings for each to follow specific game flows. You can even create and submit games to our library as well as control and store presets for your Game Beacon hardware to use without needing the app later.

Screenshots

2nd in Command4 screens
Game Beacon Tabletop System4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Game Beacon Tabletop System at Free against 2nd in Command's $3.99. 2nd in Command's advantage is ratings volume (190 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On rating, update cadence, 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

Game Beacon Tabletop System 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 Game Beacon Tabletop System. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2nd in Command has 190 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
2nd in Command versus Game Beacon Tabletop System: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2nd in CommandGame Beacon Tabletop System
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (190 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings190 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB5 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperGoathead SoftwareSAMUEL PHILLIP KOKAJKO

Customer experience

2nd in Command

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

Game Beacon Tabletop System

All ratings3 ratings
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

Game Beacon Tabletop System

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

2nd in Command

No in-app purchases

None

Game Beacon Tabletop System

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 2nd in Command free?
2nd in Command costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Game Beacon Tabletop System free?
Game Beacon Tabletop System is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 2nd in Command or Game Beacon Tabletop System?
Game Beacon Tabletop System is rated higher. 2nd in Command averages 4.9 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while Game Beacon Tabletop System averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do 2nd in Command or Game Beacon Tabletop System have ads?
Neither 2nd in Command nor Game Beacon Tabletop System shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 2nd in Command or Game Beacon Tabletop System?
2nd in Command ships an update every 9 days, and Game Beacon Tabletop System every 9 days. Most recently, 2nd in Command was updated on October 1, 2026 and Game Beacon Tabletop System on September 15, 2026.

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