# PANIC vs Sol Defense Command

The clearest difference is ads: PANIC at none against Sol Defense Command's shown. PANIC also leads on ratings volume (379 vs 1). Sol Defense Command's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 days). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PANIC sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Sol Defense Command sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PANIC against 5.0 for Sol Defense Command. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PANIC has 379 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PANIC ships an update every 2 days, Sol Defense Command daily. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PANIC | Sol Defense Command |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (379 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panic-ar-shooter/id6742031888/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sol-defense-command/id6816532904/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **379** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 575 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jadu AR, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435980753) | [Tectus Protection Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868352677) |

## What reviewers say

### PANIC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panic-ar-shooter/id6742031888)

Engage in augmented reality combat against monsters that appear in your real world. Explore a city under siege, upgrade your weapons and gear, and rescue your pets. Experience a narrative that adapts to your performance.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality combat, Wave-based monster encounters, 30 surreal Incidents, Gun and gear upgrades, Mutated pet upgrades, Adaptive narration

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gift Pack $.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack $2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack $14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack $49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent AR implementation
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and stability issues
- 🤔 Unfulfilled pre-order promises

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during tutorial
- Progression issues

**Requested features**

- Optimization for older devices
- Expanded content and levels


### Sol Defense Command

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sol-defense-command/id6816532904)

Engage in a thrilling 3D space shooter defending eight worlds from an alien invasion. Build and command a powerful fleet, customize your ships and bases, and explore the solar system. Participate in events and earn rewards to become the Emperor of Sol.

**Highlights:** Defend eight unique worlds, Build and upgrade customizable ships, Command a fleet of drones and interceptors, Construct and manage planetary bases, Explore the solar system in free flight, Participate in seasonal holiday events, Earn medals, trophies, and climb ranks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PANIC free?

PANIC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sol Defense Command free?

Sol Defense Command is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PANIC or Sol Defense Command?

Sol Defense Command is rated higher. PANIC averages 4.9 out of 5 from 379 ratings, while Sol Defense Command averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PANIC or Sol Defense Command have ads?

Sol Defense Command shows ads; PANIC does not.

### Which is updated more often, PANIC or Sol Defense Command?

PANIC ships an update every 2 days, and Sol Defense Command daily. Most recently, PANIC was updated on October 23, 2026 and Sol Defense Command on October 26, 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.*