# Commanders vs Operation

The clearest difference is rating: Operation at 4.2 against Commanders's 3.7. Operation also leads on ratings volume (616 vs 128). Commanders's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Commanders sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Operation sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Operation holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 128 and 616 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 53% and 53% positive.

Commanders ships an update every 3 weeks, Operation every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Commanders | Operation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commanders/id924213152/reviews) | **[4.2 (616 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/operation-new-earth/id1098898838/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 128 | **616** |
| Positive reviews | **53.5% of reviews** | 52.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ember Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/474826007) | [Tilting Point LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1095401785) |

## What reviewers say

### Commanders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commanders/id924213152)

Rebuild civilization after global collapse by managing your city, training troops, and researching technology. Form alliances with other players and engage in strategic warfare to conquer the world.

**Highlights:** City management and rebuilding, Military troop training, Technology research, Player alliances, Global warfare and conquest, Leaderboard climbing

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Gold Sale 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elite Gold Sale 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Leader Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Sale 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Sale 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Gold Sale 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Elite Gold Sale 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Leader Pack 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Elite Gold Sale 4 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Elite Gold Sale 5 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Commanders Pack 4 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 🤝 Great community
- 💰 Decent progression without spending money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money
- 🏆 Dominant players can easily overpower newer players

**Reported bugs**

- Constant disconnection issues
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Glitches and freezes during gameplay
- Lost progress and account issues

**Requested features**

- More frequent updates and new content
- Better customer support and communication from developers
- Improved balance between free-to-play and pay-to-win players
- More customization options for player bases and units


### Operation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/operation-new-earth/id1098898838)

Defend Earth from a massive alien invasion in this sci-fi multiplayer strategy game. Build your base, raise an army, and command powerful heroes to retake the planet. Form alliances and engage in real-time faction wars against both aliens and hostile humans.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade military facility, Train specialized army units, Command and capture enemy heroes, Chat, trade, and invite players, Join alliances for strategic warfare, Engage in real-time faction wars

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze Supply Drop | $0.99 | one-time |
| Iron Supply Drop | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Supply Drop | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Shard Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bronze Booster Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Growth Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Silver Shard Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gold Shard Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Shard Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Hero Equipment Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Invader Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Launcher Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Interceptor Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Cyber Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Behemoth Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Mobile Cannon Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Battle Disc Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Covert Agent Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Attack Rover Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Falcon Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Heavy Mech Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable strategy elements
- 🤝 Good alliance system
- 💡 Potential for improvement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow progression and long upgrade times
- 🤺 Bullying and imbalance between players

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and connection issues
- Inability to update or download new versions
- Glitches with UI and in-game mechanics

**Requested features**

- Improved shielding and protection options
- Expanded map and zoom functionality
- Better resource production and gathering
- More balanced matchmaking and region merges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Commanders free?

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

### Is Operation free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Commanders or Operation?

Operation is rated higher. Commanders averages 3.7 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while Operation averages 4.2 from 616 ratings.

### Do Commanders or Operation have ads?

Operation shows ads; Commanders does not.

### Which is updated more often, Commanders or Operation?

Commanders ships an update every 3 weeks, and Operation every 2 weeks. Most recently, Commanders was updated on September 21, 2026 and Operation on September 25, 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.*