Comparison

Modern Command vs Expanse RTS

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

Head to head
About

Modern Command

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
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A call to all Commanders out there: The world is at war, and it is up to you to rise up and lead the fight for global stability! Modern Command is a top-down action strategy game that puts a new twist to Tower Defense battles. Deploy your weapons into battle, equip them with powerful munitions and brace for impact. Take direct control of the targeting systems and call in backup with your choice of airstrikes and support items. Research new defenses, deploy cunning strategies and put your mettle on the line as you take on terrorist factions across the globe. ******************************************************* NEW UPDATE ▶ Added possibility for players to save their game data (Requires Google sign in) ▶ Added support for newer devices and iOS versions ▶ Reduced download size ▶ Lots of stability fixes A GLOBAL CAMPAIGN ▶ Fight off threats in South America, Africa, Europe, Asia and more ▶ Unlock more mission types and game modes as you progress through the campaign BATTLEFIELD CONTROL ▶ Simple touch commands give you full control of each 3D battlefield EXPAND YOUR ARSENAL ▶ Tons of gatling guns, missile launchers, laser cannons and railguns to take your enemies down ▶ Choose your prefered upgrade path and research new weapon technologies CRUSH YOUR ENEMIES ▶ Boost stats and customize your weapons with powerful munitions ▶ Call in special airstrikes and support items to aid you in tough battles HARDCORE MODE ▶ Push your game to the limits with an extra level of challenge ▶ Encounter new enemy types and mini-bosses TRANSIT MODE ▶ Defend a moving fortress carrying vital supplies through hostile territories ▶ Learn to master several new exclusive weapon systems OTHER FEATURES ▶ Tons of achievements, objectives and daily missions to complete MORE UPDATES COMING! ******************************************************* By downloading this app you are agreeing to be bound by the terms and conditions of Blast Bit's Terms of Use (https://www.blastbit.net/terms) and are subject to Blast Bit's Privacy Policy (https://www.blastbit.net/privacy). Contact us at contact@blastbit.net

About

Expanse RTS

Engage in real-time strategy combat on a distant planet, fighting for vital energy resources. Choose one of three unique factions and lead them to victory through a galactic expansion. Experience classic RTS gameplay with extensive single-player campaigns and competitive multiplayer modes.

Highlights
  • Classic real-time strategy gameplay
  • Three unique factions with distinct characteristics
  • Over 30 single-player missions
  • Full multiplayer mode
  • Elo rating system for competitive play
Features
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Expanse RTS — a new strategy game from the developers of the RedSun RTS! Fight for energy resources on a distant planet during the galactic expansion! 25th century. The mankind has left the Earth to settle other planets. One of the Ark ships arrived in the star system but eventually no habitable planets were discovered. It led to a conflict between three factions — the scientists, the workers and the military — arisen on a planet with the best living conditions. Each faction wanted to fulfill its new task — to stay here, to fly further or to return home. But there is only one ship and the planet's resources are not enough even for two factions. Who will win? It's up to you! Choose a faction that you will lead to victory! You will find: - The classic real-time strategy. - 3 fractions, each with its own characteristics and balance features - More than 30 single player missions in 3 campaigns - Complete multiplayer mode - Rating system based on Elo rating system

Screenshots

Modern Command4 screens
Expanse RTS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Modern Command at 4.4 against Expanse RTS's 3.9. Modern Command also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 44%) and ratings volume (434 vs 123). Expanse RTS's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Modern Command sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Expanse RTS sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Modern Command holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 434 and 123 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Modern Command's written reviews are positive against 44% of Expanse RTS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Modern Command versus Expanse RTS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModern CommandExpanse RTS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (434 ratings) — better3.9 (123 ratings)
Positive reviews64.2% of reviews — better43.8% of reviews
Number of ratings434 — better123
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size252 MB100 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperBlast Bit Enterprises ABTabee Networking Limited

Customer experience

Modern Command

All ratings434 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral6.2%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews1,012 reviews
Positive64.2%
Neutral10.0%
Negative25.8%

Expanse RTS

All ratings122 ratings
Positive68.9%
Neutral11.5%
Negative19.7%
Written reviews169 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral16.0%
Negative40.2%

Bugs and requests

Modern Command

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Expanse RTS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Modern Command

One-time10
  • Base Repair$0.99
  • Battle Pack$0.99
  • Battle Pack$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Limited Offer$1.99
  • Hardened Pack$2.99
  • Hardened Pack$4.99
  • Campaign Pack$9.99
  • Duty Pack$19.99
  • Honor Pack$49.99
  • Valor Pack$99.99
9 purchases

Expanse RTS

One-time9
  • air supply$0.99
  • repair$0.99
  • spy$0.99
Show 6 more
  • sentinel$0.99
  • flamegun$0.99
  • no ads$0.99
  • iopencampaigns$0.99
  • Drop Harvester.$9.99
  • Full version of the game$9.99

Questions

Is Modern Command free?
Modern Command is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Expanse RTS free?
Expanse RTS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Modern Command or Expanse RTS?
Modern Command is rated higher. Modern Command averages 4.4 out of 5 from 434 ratings, while Expanse RTS averages 3.9 from 123 ratings.
Do Modern Command or Expanse RTS have ads?
Both Modern Command and Expanse RTS show ads.
Which is updated more often, Modern Command or Expanse RTS?
Modern Command ships an update every 2 months, and Expanse RTS every 2 months. Most recently, Modern Command was updated on October 29, 2026 and Expanse RTS on October 29, 2026.

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