Comparison

Retro TD vs CMD Hacker

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

Head to head
About

Retro TD

Features
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Build mazes. Watch creeps puzzle through. Hold the line. Retro TD is a hexagonal-arrow tower defense game. Place towers along the path, upgrade between waves, and survive against creeps that follow the arrows you've drawn. Tight, decision-heavy play โ€” no filler, no grind. AI-GENERATED LEVELS Describe a shape โ€” spiral, figure-8, knot, hourglass, twin loop โ€” and the game generates a new level matching it. Each generation uses one credit; the Starter Pack includes 4, and you can top up when you want more. WHAT'S INSIDE โ€ข 30 hand-designed campaign levels, from gentle tutorial to boss-tier โ€ข Four tower types with directional aim-lock โ€ข A radial build menu that keeps your finger out of the action โ€ข Game Center high-wave leaderboards on every level โ€ข Reduced Motion option in Settings โ€ข Portrait, single-handed play IN-APP PURCHASES โ€ข Starter Pack ($2.99): unlocks levels 11โ€“30 and includes 4 AI level credits โ€ข Credits 4-Pack ($1.99): four additional AI level credits SHARING Custom levels can be shared with friends by tapping an import link. Levels are filtered for objectionable content; long-press any received level to report it. No ads. No tracking. No account required.

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CMD Hacker

Features
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CMD Hacker โ€” the city is a network. The next command is yours. Build your system, take over territories and write your legend alongside your clan in a fictional hacker strategy universe. >_ YOUR SYSTEM, YOUR POWER Upgrade your hardware (CPU, RAM, disk, network), install apps and prep your machine for ever bigger operations. >_ THE NETWORK IS YOUR BOARD Scan the city, find targets on the map and attack other players to conquer territory and resources. >_ DEFEND YOUR BASE Set up your defenses and protect your system from invasions โ€” no one sits this one out. >_ CONNECTED, STRONGER Form a clan, share intel with your allies and coordinate attacks and defenses as a team. >_ LEVEL UP WITH EVERY COMMAND Rank up, stack credits, manage your apps (Firewall, Scanner, Botnet Manager and more) and build your reputation on the network. A fictional universe. A strategy all your own. Pick your codename. The city awaits your first command. Fictional game environment โ€” does not involve hacking or accessing real systems. CMD Pro Pass: monthly auto-renewing subscription, charged to your Apple Account and cancelable anytime in your account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Game Terms: https://cmdhacker.net/terms Privacy Policy: https://cmdhacker.net/privacy

Screenshots

Retro TD4 screens
CMD Hacker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CMD Hacker at daily against Retro TD's every 3 days. CMD Hacker also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Retro TD sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and CMD Hacker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retro TD ships an update every 3 days, CMD Hacker daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Retro TD versus CMD Hacker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetro TDCMD Hacker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.015.5 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size11 MB119 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperDoug BarrettLionan Dantas

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Retro TD

One-time2
  • 4 AI Level Credits$1.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
7 purchases

CMD Hacker

Subscriptions1
  • CMD Pro Pass$4.991 Month
One-time6
  • 250 CMD Coins$0.99
  • 1,250 CMD Coins$4.99
  • 2,500 CMD Coins$9.99
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  • 5,000 CMD Coins$19.99
  • 12,500 CMD Coins$49.99
  • 25,000 CMD Coins$99.99

Questions

Is Retro TD free?
Retro TD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CMD Hacker free?
CMD Hacker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Retro TD or CMD Hacker have ads?
Neither Retro TD nor CMD Hacker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Retro TD or CMD Hacker?
Retro TD ships an update every 3 days, and CMD Hacker daily. Most recently, Retro TD was updated on October 7, 2026 and CMD Hacker on October 24, 2026.

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