Comparison

Optical Inquisitor 17+ vs REDCON

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

Head to head
About

Optical Inquisitor 17+

Embark on a revenge mission in this retro sniper adventure set in 1988. Utilize superior sniper mechanics and ragdoll physics to exact vengeance and reunite with your daughter. Explore interactive levels, customize weapons, and enjoy an authentic 80s soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Superior sniper mechanics
  • Ragdoll physics and destructible bodies
  • Weapon customization
  • 80s style soundtrack
  • Interactive level elements
  • Retro 80s cell phones
Features
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Its the year 1988. Acid wash jeans are in. Our hero, Tommy Rissken has been betrayed by his friends and had to serve a prison sentence for 8 years. Now he's back with a vengeance. With your help, he'll get his revenge on his 'friends' and be able to return to his daughter. Top 10 Strategy Game in over 10 countries! **NOTE: Compatible with iPhone 4, iPad 2 and up.** Features: - Superior Sniper mechanics - Great ragdoll physics, destructible bodies - Racing and Underground Gamblers Club - Great cartoon animations - Amazing 80s style soundtrack from 'Perturbator', 'RTRY', 'Vector Hold', 'Protector-101', 'Palm Highway Chase', 'Tommy', 'Betamaxx', 'Flash Аrnold', 'M-Town Vice', 'Vincenzo Salvia', 'Hot Hot Hawk', 'Brutal Pony Riders', 'Bestrack', 'The Аstral Stereo Project', 'Bourgeoisie', 'Mr Pteez', 'Quasars', 'DrPECCO' - Build your own weapons - Great interactive elements in levels - Old 80's style cell phones - No IAP =Trailer on Youtube= http://youtu.be/Tn_GHBDlvmc Follow us for the latest info and game news! • http://crescentmoongames.com/other-games/ • http://facebook.com/crescentmoongames • http://facebook.com/OpticalInquisitor • http://twitter.com/cm_games

About

REDCON

Command your fortress in a perpetual war, managing resources and directing troops to defend against enemies and achieve objectives. Strategize with active pause, customize your base, and deploy a vast arsenal to conquer your foes.

Highlights
  • Build and customize battle fortress
  • Use Active Pause for strategic orders
  • Command vast arsenal of weapons
  • Manage ammo, power, and manpower
  • Replay levels and farm perks
  • Infiltrate, Annihilate, or grind targets
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Order your crew to extinguish fires, repair and operate machinery, and repel intruders. Target enemy rooms while balancing ammo, power, and manpower to keep your fortress operational. MAJOR UPDATE 2.0 • World Map to replay levels and farm perks. • Enhanced graphics quality with sharper, clearer visuals. • High refresh rate support for buttery smooth animations. Set in the dystopian future in which the First World War never ended, humanity knows only war and bombardment. ◉ Build and customize your battle fortress as you wish ◉ Use Active Pause to freeze time and issue multiple orders instantly ◉ Command vast arsenal of weapons, from individual soldiers to superguns ◉ Infiltrate, Annihilate or grind your targets down through Attrition You are a Strike Commander, tasked by Fuhrer of the Empire State to spearhead an artillery offensive against Traitor General Kranz. You might be the one to end all wars. Customize and manage your battle fortress. Grow and upgrade your arsenal of weapons and utility facilities, then place them in different slots of your fortress layout. You are in command. Target your guns and command your soldiers. Active Pause allows you to freeze time and issue multiple orders simultaneously. Put out fires, repair damaged weapons and unleash orchestrated assaults on your opponent. Get rewards for victory. Gain new fortress layouts as you conquer the rogue state of Krux, earn medals and perks to aid you in battle. Engage in FTL-like real-time strategy battles where every decision counts!

Screenshots

Optical Inquisitor 17+4 screens
REDCON4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: REDCON at Free against Optical Inquisitor 17+'s $0.99. REDCON also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Optical Inquisitor 17+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (92% vs 63%). On ratings volume, ads 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

REDCON is free to download; Optical Inquisitor 17+ costs $0.99 up front. REDCON sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Optical Inquisitor 17+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Optical Inquisitor 17+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 711 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Optical Inquisitor 17+'s written reviews are positive against 63% of REDCON's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Optical Inquisitor 17+ ships an update every 2 months, REDCON monthly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Optical Inquisitor 17+ versus REDCON: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOptical Inquisitor 17+REDCON
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (711 ratings) — better4.3 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews — better63.1% of reviews
Number of ratings7111.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB48 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperCrescent Moon Games LLCDavid Peroutka

Customer experience

Optical Inquisitor 17+

All ratings711 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews885 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.0%

REDCON

All ratings1,106 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews355 reviews
Positive63.1%
Neutral10.7%
Negative26.2%

Bugs and requests

Optical Inquisitor 17+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

REDCON

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Restore purchases not working
  • Inconsistent enemy AI behavior
  • Graphical glitches on certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Sandbox/custom level editor
  • Difficulty options or customization
  • Ability to replay completed levels
  • Expanded story and additional campaigns

In-app purchases

None

Optical Inquisitor 17+

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

REDCON

One-time6
  • REDCON 2+$1.99
  • REDCON 1+$1.99
  • REDCON 1++$3.99
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  • REDCON 3$5.99
  • REDCON 2$7.99
  • REDCON 1$9.99

Questions

Is Optical Inquisitor 17+ free?
Optical Inquisitor 17+ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is REDCON free?
REDCON is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Optical Inquisitor 17+ or REDCON?
Optical Inquisitor 17+ is rated higher. Optical Inquisitor 17+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 711 ratings, while REDCON averages 4.3 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Optical Inquisitor 17+ or REDCON have ads?
Neither Optical Inquisitor 17+ nor REDCON shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Optical Inquisitor 17+ or REDCON?
Optical Inquisitor 17+ ships an update every 2 months, and REDCON monthly. Most recently, Optical Inquisitor 17+ was updated on September 26, 2026 and REDCON on September 26, 2026.

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