# Steampunk Tower vs Modern Command

The clearest difference is ads: Steampunk Tower at none against Modern Command's shown. Steampunk Tower also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Modern Command's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 43%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steampunk Tower sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Modern Command sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Steampunk Tower holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Modern Command has 434 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Steampunk Tower's written reviews are positive against 64% of Modern Command's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Steampunk Tower ships an update every 7 months, Modern Command every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steampunk Tower | Modern Command |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steampunk-tower/id703474367/reviews)** | [4.4 (434 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-command/id723466734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **434** |
| Positive reviews | 42.7% of reviews | **64.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 252 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DreamGate](https://appshunter.io/developer/1245132103) | [Blast Bit Enterprises AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573549062) |

## What reviewers say

### Steampunk Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steampunk-tower/id703474367)

Defend an Etherium Mine from an invading army by building and upgrading a steampunk tower. Deploy various weapons and research new technologies to overcome relentless waves of enemies across numerous battlefields.

**Highlights:** Tower defense gameplay, Weapon upgrades, Research new technologies, Campaign mode with multiple battlefields, Steampunk art style and soundtrack, Visually stunning Etherium powers

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minimal Research Funding | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Etherium x3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Yellow Etherium x3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blue Etherium x3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Randomised Etherium x4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Average Research Funding | $1.99 | one-time |
| Improved Research Funding | $2.99 | one-time |
| Red Etherium x12 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Randomised Etherium x15 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Extreme Research Funding | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game mechanics
- 👍 Unique tower defense concept
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 🎶 Good soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🕰️ Short campaign length
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤖 Lack of enemy variety

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to progress past level 2
- Repeated tutorial prompts
- Incorrect screen scaling on iPad Air

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Endless/survival mode
- Ability to adjust difficulty
- More tower/weapon variety
- Cloud save support


### Modern Command

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-command/id723466734)

Lead the fight for global stability in this top-down action strategy game. Deploy weapons, research defenses, and take direct control of targeting systems to combat terrorist factions worldwide. Experience diverse global campaigns and challenging game modes.

**Highlights:** Top-down action strategy gameplay, Tower Defense battles with a twist, Direct control of targeting systems, Deploy and upgrade a variety of weapons, Global campaign across multiple continents, Research new defenses and weapon technologies, Special airstrikes and support items

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Base Repair | $0.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Limited Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hardened Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hardened Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Campaign Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Duty Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Honor Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Valor Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 🚀 Offline playability
- 👍 Fun and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Aggressive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of cloud save/sync
- 🕰️ Long wait times for upgrades
- 🔇 Sound issues

**Reported bugs**

- Weapons disappearing from loadout
- Missions not loading properly
- Progress reset after updates
- Inability to access certain features

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More mission variety
- Ability to sell/trade weapons
- Improved UI and menus
- Better optimization for newer devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steampunk Tower free?

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

### Is Modern Command free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Steampunk Tower or Modern Command?

Steampunk Tower is rated higher. Steampunk Tower averages 4.5 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Modern Command averages 4.4 from 434 ratings.

### Do Steampunk Tower or Modern Command have ads?

Modern Command shows ads; Steampunk Tower does not.

### Which is updated more often, Steampunk Tower or Modern Command?

Steampunk Tower ships an update every 7 months, and Modern Command every 2 months. Most recently, Steampunk Tower was updated on November 1, 2026 and Modern Command on November 1, 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.*