# Roco NEXT Generation vs Retro Commander

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Retro Commander at 80% against Roco NEXT Generation's 0%. Retro Commander also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (16 vs 1). Roco NEXT Generation's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retro Commander sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Roco NEXT Generation asks for nothing beyond the download.

Retro Commander holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retro Commander has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Roco NEXT Generation's written reviews are positive against 80% of Retro Commander's.

Roco NEXT Generation ships an update monthly, Retro Commander every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roco NEXT Generation | Retro Commander |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roco-next-generation/id913873900/reviews) | **[3.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-commander/id1274342935/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 13 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Modelleisenbahn GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/533805542) | [Noble Master LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/310121642) |

## What reviewers say

### Roco NEXT Generation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roco-next-generation/id913873900)

This app merges real model train control with digital games, including targeted travel and logic quizzes. Players can immerse themselves in narrative worlds and extend them with craft activities, offering a unique interactive experience for families.

**Highlights:** Digital control of real model trains, Targeted travel games, Logical quizzes, Multiplayer games, Narrative-driven gameplay, Craft worksheets and instructions

**In-app purchases:** none


### Retro Commander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-commander/id1274342935)

Engage in post-apocalyptic real-time strategy battles. Command diverse units and technologies in a rich story campaign or test your skills against AI and players in cross-platform multiplayer. Features include a map editor and extensive modding capabilities.

**Highlights:** Post-apocalyptic RTS gameplay, Story campaign with unique factions, Single-player skirmish matches vs AI, Cross-platform multiplayer, Map editor and modding support, Diverse units and research options, Multiple game modes (capture the flag, battle royale)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map: Chapter 02 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map: Battle Map 02 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map: Battle Map 05 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Clan Manager | $1.99 | one-time |
| Map: Chapter 03 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Map: Chapter 08 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Map: Battle Map A1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Map: Chapter 04 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Map: Chapter 06 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Map: Chapter 07 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Map: Battle Map 03 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Map: Battle Map 04 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Modded Maps | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Maps & Modding | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roco NEXT Generation free?

Roco NEXT Generation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Retro Commander free?

Retro Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Roco NEXT Generation or Retro Commander?

Retro Commander is rated higher. Roco NEXT Generation averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Retro Commander averages 3.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do Roco NEXT Generation or Retro Commander have ads?

Neither Roco NEXT Generation nor Retro Commander shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roco NEXT Generation or Retro Commander?

Roco NEXT Generation ships an update monthly, and Retro Commander every 2 months. Most recently, Roco NEXT Generation was updated on June 1, 2026 and Retro Commander on September 18, 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.*