# Boom Beach vs Command & Defend

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Boom Beach | Command & Defend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (299K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boom-beach-war-strategy-game/id672150402/reviews)** | [4.4 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/command-and-defend/id6476268911/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **299K** | 4.7K |
| Positive reviews | **49.7% of reviews** | 16.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | — |
| Size | 950 MB | 1021 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Supercell](https://appshunter.io/developer/488106216) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Boom Beach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boom-beach-war-strategy-game/id672150402)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Grossing · Action, #66 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Extra Builder | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Boom Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Instant Training | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Box of Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/command-and-defend/id6476268911)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (26)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes at specific levels
- Ads still shown after purchase
- Progression loss after crashes

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Improved stability
- Reduced ads


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*