Comparison

Squad Command vs Gladio

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

Head to head
About

Squad Command

Features
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Lead mighty squads with your Hero, as you enter enemy territory! In Squad Command, protecting your realm is just the beginning. Battle through worlds with unique layouts and strategies, discovering towers to conquer, ruins to rebuild and camps with mercenaries for hire. Use your hard earned gold to upgrade your squads stats, making them more powerful in their offensive push. Reach the enemy's castle and destroy it! Your opponent's squads are coming your way! Are you brave enough to stop their advance? Command your squad!

About

Gladio

Step into the arena as a gladiator fighting for glory and freedom. Strategically place and empower your fighters in auto-battles, earning crowd support to evolve your team and conquer increasingly challenging arenas. Your destiny is earned through combat and strategic upgrades.

Highlights
  • Strategic auto-battles
  • Spectator system for crowd empowerment
  • Gladiator upgrades and evolution
  • Arena progression
  • Unique boosters and skills
Features
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Gladio: Path to Freedom – Rise. Fight. Break Your Chains! Step into the sandals of a fearless gladiator, battling for glory and ultimate freedom in the heart of the arena. In Gladio: Path to Freedom, your fate is forged in blood, sweat, and the roar of the crowd. FEATURES: Strategic Auto-Battles: Place your gladiators, power them up, and watch them crush waves of ruthless enemies. Spectator System: Earn red (attack) and blue (defense) fans to empower your team. The crowd decides your fate! Upgrade & Evolve: Train your fighters, unlock powerful gear, and rise through the ranks. Arena Progression: Conquer fierce arenas in your journey from chained slave to free champion. Unique Boosters & Skills: Manipulate the board with smart placements, boosters, and strategic abilities. Your Freedom Isn’t Given – It’s Earned. Will you rise above the blood-soaked sand and claim your destiny? Download now and start your path to freedom!

Screenshots

Squad Command3 screens
Gladio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Squad Command at none against Gladio's 6. Gladio's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Gladio sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Squad Command asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squad Command ships an update every 2 weeks, Gladio every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Squad Command versus Gladio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquad CommandGladio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB232 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperSRG Studios, Corp.Afranur Aycicek

In-app purchases

None

Squad Command

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Gladio

One-time6
  • Diamond Pack 1$0.99
  • Diamond Pack 2$4.99
  • Diamond Pack 3$9.99
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  • Diamond Pack 4$19.99
  • Diamond Pack 5$44.99
  • Diamond Pack 6$99.99

Questions

Is Squad Command free?
Squad Command is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gladio free?
Gladio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Squad Command or Gladio have ads?
Both Squad Command and Gladio show ads.
Which is updated more often, Squad Command or Gladio?
Squad Command ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gladio every 5 days. Most recently, Squad Command was updated on May 17, 2026 and Gladio on September 21, 2026.

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