Comparison

Boom Beach vs Command & Defend

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

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About

Boom Beach

Engage in epic real-time strategy battles to defeat an evil force and free enslaved islanders. Build a powerful base, train an army, and form alliances with players worldwide to conquer enemy bases and control resources in a tropical archipelago.

Highlights
  • RTS combat and base-building
  • Multiplayer raids and co-op missions
  • Explore a tropical archipelago
  • Battle Blackguard bosses
  • Form Task Forces with players
  • Build and strengthen your army
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Welcome to Boom Beach: come with a plan or leave in defeat! Fight the evil Blackguard with brains and brawn in this epic strategy game. Engage in intense war and combat enemy bases to free enslaved islanders and unlock the secrets of this tropical paradise. Create a Task Force with players around the world to take on the enemy together in fierce multiplayer combat. Scout, plan, then BOOM THE BEACH in this action-packed RTS warzone! Experience the thrill of war and shooting as you engage in RTS combat. Strengthen your army and build a powerful kingdom to dominate the warzone. Utilize strategy and war skills to conquer enemy bases and emerge victorious in this multiplayer RTS war game. Strengthen your defenses and expand your kingdom as you explore the vast archipelago. Only the bravest will lead their kingdom to ultimate supremacy in Boom Beach's thrilling RTS warzone. With the support of multiplayer alliances and strategies, your kingdom will rise to greatness. Multiplayer strategies and teamwork are key to dominating the warzone and achieving ultimate victory. Boom Beach is free to download and play, however, some game items can also be purchased for real money (including random items). If you don't want to purchase game items for real money, please disable in-app purchases in your device's settings. Multiplayer Mode Battle and Raid: Play with millions of other players in multiplayer mode, raid hundreds of enemy bases for loot. Engage in epic combat and strategic war to dominate the warzone. War Battles Control Precious Resources: Battle for control of precious resources in epic war battles to upgrade your base against enemy attacks in this RTS warzone. Use your strategic skills to strengthen your defenses and army, ensuring victory in every encounter. Explore the Archipelago Discover Life Crystals: Explore a huge tropical archipelago and discover the mysterious power of the Life Crystals. These crystals can turn the tide of combat, providing unique advantages in war and strategy. Combat Blackguard Bosses Uncover Evil Plans: Face fearsome Blackguard Bosses in intense RTS war and uncover their evil plans. These epic encounters require both brains and brawn, and only the strongest army and best RTS strategies will prevail. Form a Task Force Multiplayer Co-op Missions: Join other players to form an unstoppable Task Force for multiplayer co-op missions. Collaborate in RTS war, combining your strategic and war skills to defeat the enemy and control the warzone. Use multiplayer tactics to maximize your success. Build Your Army Strategy and Strength: Utilize strategy to build a powerful army and strengthen your kingdom against enemy attacks. Your army's strength and your RTS combat tactics will determine your success in this multiplayer war game. Experience RTS Combat Shooting and Strategy: Experience the thrill of shooting and RTS combat as you engage in fierce encounters. From strategic planning to executing war maneuvers, every aspect of war is covered in this RTS warzone. Join Boom Beach now and become a master of strategy in this epic RTS war game. Build your army, engage in fierce combat, and lead your kingdom to victory in the ultimate warzone. Experience the excitement of multiplayer warfare and the thrill of shooting as you fight for supremacy. Download Boom Beach today and embark on an unforgettable war adventure! Note: A network connection is required to play Parent's guide: http://www.supercell.net/parents Privacy Policy: http://www.supercell.net/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: http://www.supercell.net/terms-of-service/

About

Command & Defend

Engage in a high-paced tower defense game with a modern warfare theme. Strategically deploy advanced weaponry to fend off relentless enemy waves and protect critical stakes. Unlock, upgrade, and adapt your arsenal to overcome evolving opponents.

Highlights
  • Unlock and upgrade state-of-the-art weaponry
  • Strategically place defenses
  • Adapt strategy against evolving opponents
  • Build an awesome arsenal of weapons
Features
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Command & Defend is a critically acclaimed, high-paced tower defense game. Set in a modern warfare theme, take control and strategically deploy high powered weapons against relentless enemies waves. You must not fail. Too much is at stake! * Unlock, upgrade & deploy powerful state of the art weaponry. * Strategically place your defenses, and create room for more. * Adapt your strategy during battle against evolving opponents. * Collect weapons and build an awesome arsenal.

Screenshots

Boom Beach4 screens
Command & Defend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Boom Beach at 50% against Command & Defend's 16%. Boom Beach also leads on ratings volume (299K vs 4.7K) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Boom Beach sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Command & Defend sells 26 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Boom Beach holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boom Beach has 299K ratings behind it against 4.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Boom Beach's written reviews are positive against 16% of Command & Defend's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Boom Beach versus Command & Defend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoom BeachCommand & Defend
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (299K ratings) — better4.4 (4.7K ratings)
Positive reviews49.7% of reviews — better16.4% of reviews
Number of ratings299K — better4.7K
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#37 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size950 MB1021 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperSupercellVoodoo

Customer experience

Boom Beach

All ratings299,049 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews3,293 reviews
Positive49.7%
Neutral10.3%
Negative40.0%

Command & Defend

All ratings4,517 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral9.0%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews293 reviews
Positive16.4%
Neutral12.3%
Negative71.3%

User reviews

Boom Beach

From 299K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 👍 Fun and addictive
  • 💡 Warships addition is great
  • 🚀 Awesome graphics and gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Warships troop training bug
  • ⏱️ Slow progression and long upgrade times
  • 🔒 Unfair matchmaking and pay-to-win aspects
  • 🐛 Glitches and connection issues

Command & Defend

From 4.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun game
  • 👍 Good gameplay
  • 💡 Variety of towers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
  • 📺 Excessive ads
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns

Bugs and requests

Boom Beach

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Warships troop training bug causing 400+ day wait
  • Connectivity issues and game freezes
  • Incorrect win/loss results in Warships mode

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to start over or reset progress
  • More community features and interaction
  • Faster troop training and building times
  • Improved base editing and layout tools

Command & Defend

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes at specific levels
  • Ads still shown after purchase
  • Progression loss after crashes

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels
  • Improved stability
  • Reduced ads

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Boom Beach

One-time12
  • Handful of Diamonds$0.99
  • Special Offer$2.99
  • Extra Builder$2.99
Show 9 more
  • Pile of Diamonds$4.99
  • Special Offer$4.99
  • Boom Pass$7.99
  • Pouch of Diamonds$9.99
  • Instant Training$9.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
  • Bag of Diamonds$19.99
  • Box of Diamonds$49.99
  • Crate of Diamonds$99.99
26 purchases

Command & Defend

One-time26
  • Handful of Gold$0.99
  • Major Pain Booster Pack$2.99
  • 1500 Coins for 2.99$2.99
Show 23 more
  • Mortar special offer!$4.99
  • Damage Multiplier offer!$4.99
  • Freezethrower special offer!$4.99
  • Electricity Tower offer!$4.99
  • Taser Tower special offer!$4.99
  • Laser Tower special offer!$4.99
  • Small Pile of Gold$4.99
  • No Ads Forever$4.99
  • 3500 Coins for 5.99$5.99
  • No Ads$6.99
  • Starter Pack special offer!$8.99
  • Speed Boost$9.99
  • Sniper special offer!$9.99
  • Air Strike special offer!$9.99
  • Starter Pack special offer!$9.99
  • Medium Pile of Gold$9.99
  • 10000 Coins for 11.99$11.99
  • 10K coins with No Ads$12.99
  • Cannon Evolution Offer!$19.99
  • Large Pile of Gold$19.99
  • Hill of Gold$49.99
  • Mountain of Gold$99.99
  • 100k Coins for 99.99$$99.99

Questions

Is Boom Beach free?
Boom Beach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Command & Defend free?
Command & Defend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Boom Beach or Command & Defend?
Boom Beach is rated higher. Boom Beach averages 4.7 out of 5 from 299K ratings, while Command & Defend averages 4.4 from 4.7K ratings.
Do Boom Beach or Command & Defend have ads?
Both Boom Beach and Command & Defend show ads.
Which is updated more often, Boom Beach or Command & Defend?
Boom Beach ships an update fortnightly, and Command & Defend fortnightly. Most recently, Boom Beach was updated on October 28, 2026 and Command & Defend on October 27, 2026.

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