Comparison

War Commander vs Forbidden

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

Head to head
About

War Commander

Command your army in a 3D multiplayer battlefield. Engage in real-time strategy with direct unit control, instant creation, and repairs. Conquer single-player campaigns and dominate rival armies on your path to world supremacy.

Highlights
  • Direct unit control during battle
  • Instant unit creation and repairs
  • Epic single player campaigns
  • Destroy rival armies
  • Massive multiplayer online world
  • Stunning 3D battlefield
Features
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An immersive military strategy game set in a massive multiplayer online world, War Commander: Rogue Assault delivers a stunning, fully 3D battlefield experience like nothing you've ever seen on mobile. Think you’ve got what it takes? Swipe & Destroy! KEY FEATURES Adapt quickly with direct control of your units during battle Enjoy non-stop action with instant unit creation and repairs Engage in epic single player campaigns and destroy rival armies on your way to world dominance War Commander: Rogue Assault offers three paid subscription tiers: Basic, Elite & Legendary. BASIC SUBSCRIPTION Basic Subscribers receive daily, predetermined grants of resources, critical unit upgrade components, commons unit upgrade components & strikes. On special days (Day 7, 14, 21 & 30 starting from the beginning of the renewal period), they get a blend of high value commons components, critical components, and strikes. Basic Subscribers also have access to exclusive profile pictures. ELITE SUBSCRIPTION Elite Subscribers receive daily, predetermined grants of resources, critical unit upgrade components, commons unit upgrade components & strikes. On special days (Day 7, 14, 21 & 30 starting from the beginning of the renewal period), they get a blend of high value commons components, critical components, and strikes. Elite Subscribers also have access to exclusive profile pictures. LEGENDARY SUBSCRIPTION Legendary Subscribers receive daily, predetermined grants of resources, critical unit upgrade components, commons unit upgrade components & strikes. On special days (Day 7, 14, 21 & 30 starting from the beginning of the renewal period), they get a blend of high value commons components, critical components, and strikes. Legendary Subscribers also have access to exclusive profile pictures, an exclusive strike as well as guaranteed VIP customer support (response time less than 24 hours). All Subscribers obtain the ability to auto collect all components of daily resource drips as well as crates they purchase from the store. All subscribers get a multiple on oil production. All subscriptions are monthly (30 days), and will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current monthly period. Upon confirmation of purchase, payment will be charged to the user’s iTunes account. Subscriptions are managed by the user and auto-renew can be turned off by visiting the user’s iTunes account settings after the purchase has been made. Privacy Policy: https://corp.kixeye.com/pp.html Terms of Service: https://corp.kixeye.com/tos.html

About

Forbidden

Features
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Welcome to Forbidden: A Mythical Tasmanian Board Game Adventure! Step into a captivating 2D mobile board game meticulously crafted with the Unity 3D engine, where ancient myths and the untamed wilderness of Tasmania intertwine. "Forbidden" offers an unparalleled experience of tactical card battles and creature collection that will test your strategic prowess. Immersive Gameplay & Strategic Depth: Embark on an epic journey starting with a cinematic introduction to the compelling storyline. Navigate a dynamic Home Screen, where you'll find the mystical Blacksmith House for card upgrades, a bustling Shop for in-game purchases, and a Vet Station for creature restoration. Thrill of the Arena: The heart of "Forbidden" lies in its thrilling Arena! Engage in exhilarating turn-based combat against opponents of comparable skill, thanks to a sophisticated matchmaking system. Climb a meticulously designed Tiered Ranking System, from Bronze to the revered Ace tier, unlocking new challenges and rewards with every victory. Master Your Deck: Collect and command an impressive arsenal of 90 unique cards, each with distinctive artwork, lore, and abilities. Categorized into Common, Special, and Legendary rarities, these cards boast unique attack and defense values crucial for turning the tide of battle. Strategically build your ultimate deck of 10 cards (7 common, 2 special, 1 legendary) to perfectly complement your playstyle. Tactical Combat: Deploy up to 5 cards onto the board, positioning them to maximize their unique attributes. Battles are turn-based, demanding careful planning and precise card deployment to outmaneuver and overpower your opponent. Deplete your opponent's deck to claim victory! Boost Your Adventure: Earn free gold by watching ads or instantly get the largest treasure of 3500 gold coins through in-app purchases to unlock cards, upgrade abilities, and restore your creatures for continuous play. Features: Engaging 2D mobile board game with a rich Tasmanian mythological theme. Tactical turn-based card battles. 90+ unique cards to collect, upgrade, and manage. Tiered ranking system for competitive matchmaking. In-game economy with gold for upgrades and restoration. Cinematic story introduction and interactive tutorial. Download "Forbidden" today and carve your legend in the mythical lands!

Screenshots

War Commander4 screens
Forbidden4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: War Commander at fortnightly against Forbidden's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. War Commander sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Forbidden sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

War Commander ships an update fortnightly, Forbidden every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
War Commander versus Forbidden: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWar CommanderForbidden
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings13K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size286 MB194 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperKIXEYECherie Matthews

Bugs and requests

War Commander

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing and crashing during battles
  • Disappearing resources and lost progress
  • Unresponsive controls and UI issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Base layout editor
  • Ability to reset progress
  • More resource generation options
  • Improved matchmaking and balancing

Forbidden

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

War Commander

Subscriptions2
  • Basic Subscription (1 Month)$7.991 Month
  • Legendary Subscription 1 Month$79.991 Month
One-time8
  • Bag of Gold$1.19
  • Rogue Commander War Stash$4.99
  • Bunch of Gold$5.99
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  • Rogue Commander War Stash$9.99
  • Pile of Gold$11.99
  • Stash of Gold$23.99
  • Cache of Gold$59.99
  • Vault of Gold$119.99
3 purchases

Forbidden

One-time3
  • 600 Gold Coin$0.90
  • 1000 Coins$3.99
  • 1200 Coins$4.99

Questions

Is War Commander free?
War Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forbidden free?
Forbidden is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do War Commander or Forbidden have ads?
Neither War Commander nor Forbidden shows ads.
Which is updated more often, War Commander or Forbidden?
War Commander ships an update fortnightly, and Forbidden every 5 weeks. Most recently, War Commander was updated on November 8, 2026 and Forbidden on October 25, 2026.

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