# Empire Defense vs Shadow Command

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow Command at none against Empire Defense's 13. Shadow Command also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Empire Defense sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Shadow Command asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Empire Defense | Shadow Command |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empire-defense-rome-td/id6760978980/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **40** | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 739 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gokraft Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887113624) | [Kenneth Schroder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828083389) |

## What reviewers say

### Empire Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empire-defense-rome-td/id6760978980)

Defend the Roman Empire in this 3D offline tower defense game. Strategize with diverse units, heroes, and magic powers to repel fantasy enemy waves. Upgrade your forces for permanent progression and immersive battles.

**Highlights:** 3D offline tower defense gameplay, Handcrafted levels with unique challenges, Diverse unit types and hero roles, Powerful magic abilities, Permanent army progression and upgrades, Immersive 3D low poly visuals

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gem Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fistful of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Reinforcement Chest IV | $3.99 | one-time |
| Command | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gladiators | $4.99 | one-time |
| Reinforcement Chest V | $4.99 | one-time |
| Emperor Tier | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Treasury | $6.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


### Shadow Command

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-command/id6784260900)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Empire Defense free?

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

### Is Shadow Command free?

Shadow Command is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Empire Defense or Shadow Command have ads?

Empire Defense shows ads; Shadow Command does not.

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