Comparison

Firefight vs Fleet Commander

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

Head to head
About

Firefight

Experience World War II combat with unparalleled detail. This real-time simulation game features realistic physics for vehicles, individually modeled soldiers with vital stats, and dynamic squad interactions. Call in artillery support and engage in strategic battles against sophisticated AI or other players online.

Highlights
  • Realistic tank physics and movement
  • 3D modeled ballistics and ricochets
  • Individual soldier stats (rank, health, fatigue)
  • Dynamic squad AI for ammo and medical support
  • Call-in off-board artillery support
  • Multiplayer versus AI or friends online
Features
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Firefight is a World War II real-time simulation game with more AI and attention to detail than any other game in its genre to date. Tanks are modelled with a physics engine and have gears, rev counters and speedos, and steer themselves with brake levers to give them realistic looking tracked vehicle movement. Each bullet, shell or piece of shrapnel is modelled in 3D and ricochets realistically off sloping surfaces. You can see each infantryman's rank, name, weapon, ammunition remaining, heart rate and fatigue levels. Machine gunners will call for ammunition when they're running low and other squad members will rush over with spare ammo if they are carrying any. Wounded men call for medics who will sprint over to administer first aid. Off-board artillery can be called in but will have to fire several ranging shots before the full 8 gun battery opens fire simultaneously. Play against either the sophisticated built-in AI, or a friend over the internet. For a video showing the game in action see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysRtdalURDw

About

Fleet Commander

Features
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One fleet. A dangerous frontier. Every order is yours. Fleet Commander is a solo tactical space roguelite for iPhone and iPad. Choose your route, assemble a fleet build, and face rival commanders. Push deeper for salvage—or extract before the next battle ends your run. CHOOSE YOUR NEXT RISK Branching routes offer different threats, rewards, and battlefield conditions. Read the options and decide what your fleet can survive. OUTPLAY RIVAL COMMANDERS Choose Blitz, Flank, or Fortify with visible forecasts and trade-offs. Face commanders with distinct tactics and multi-stage showdowns. Battle receipts show what happened and why. BUILD YOUR COMBINATION Draft modules and protocols that change your options in battles and events. Adapt your build to the route ahead instead of relying on one answer to every threat. PUSH DEEPER. OR EXTRACT. Weigh the salvage you could win against the fleet you could lose. Bank your gains, manage scars and repairs, and prepare for the next sector. BRING YOUR LEGACY HOME Persistent reserves and fleet history connect your runs. Your choices shape what you carry forward. PLAY AT YOUR OWN PACE Single-player command, clear controls, and VoiceOver narration help you follow each decision and its consequences. Fleet Commander is free to download with optional in-app purchases. The Admiral Supporter Pack unlocks three cosmetic fleet liveries. Optional Research Lab subscriptions offer monthly, quarterly, and annual billing; while active, they speed research by 25% in the conquest campaign. Research Lab does not improve Frontier Run battle outcomes. Privacy Policy: https://georgepwall1991.github.io/fleet-commander-site/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Firefight4 screens
Fleet Commander4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fleet Commander at weekly against Firefight's every 2 weeks. Firefight's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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. Firefight sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Fleet Commander sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Firefight ships an update every 2 weeks, Fleet Commander weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Firefight versus Fleet Commander: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirefightFleet Commander
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (2.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size902 MB14 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperSean O'ConnorGeorge Wall

Bugs and requests

Firefight

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Tanks turning away from targets
  • Troops not moving under fire
  • Inability to see hidden enemies
  • Inconsistent unit performance

Requested features

8 requests
  • Defensive missions
  • Sandbox/custom battle mode
  • Medic/support units
  • Expanded campaigns (Eastern Front, Pacific, etc.)
  • Multiplayer functionality
Show 3 more
  • Map editor
  • More varied game modes
  • Ability to control individual squad members

Fleet Commander

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Firefight

One-time10
  • Autoire-Saint-Martin$2.99
  • Bléneau Railway Station$2.99
  • Remilly Town$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Trichon Canal$2.99
  • Hill 112$2.99
  • Villers-Bocage$2.99
  • Western Front Maps$9.99
  • Eastern Front maps$9.99
  • Pacific Front Maps$9.99
  • Modern City Maps$9.99
3 purchases

Fleet Commander

Subscriptions3
  • Research Lab Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Research Lab Quarterly$2.493 Months
  • Research Lab Annual$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Firefight free?
Firefight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fleet Commander free?
Fleet Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Firefight or Fleet Commander have ads?
Neither Firefight nor Fleet Commander shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Firefight or Fleet Commander?
Firefight ships an update every 2 weeks, and Fleet Commander weekly. Most recently, Firefight was updated on November 1, 2026 and Fleet Commander on October 31, 2026.

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