# Commanders vs Instant War

The clearest difference is rating: Instant War at 4.3 against Commanders's 3.7. Instant War also leads on ratings volume (710 vs 128). Commanders's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Commanders sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Instant War sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Instant War holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Instant War has 710 ratings behind it against 128, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Commanders's written reviews are positive against 46% of Instant War's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Commanders ships an update every 3 weeks, Instant War every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Commanders | Instant War |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commanders/id924213152/reviews) | **[4.3 (710 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-war-ultimate-warfare/id1339618076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 128 | **710** |
| Positive reviews | **53.5% of reviews** | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ember Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/474826007) | [Playwing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315571599) |

## 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


### Instant War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-war-ultimate-warfare/id1339618076)

Build a military base, recruit diverse units, and engage in real-time strategic battles. Form alliances, manage resources, and utilize advanced tactics to dominate the dynamic battlefield in this 4X RTS game.

**Highlights:** Massive army with over 50 units, Base building and customization, Real-time strategy multiplayer combat, Dynamic 3D battlefield terrain, Alliance system for cooperation, In-game daily and special events

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Drop v1 Lv.3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Drop v2 Lv.3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Drop v3 Lv.3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Drop v4 Lv.3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unleash Hell Lv1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Experimental Fuel Supply | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack Lv2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack Lv3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 7 Day Premium Rewards | $14.99 | one-time |
| Recruitment Frenzy Lv3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Benefit Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack Lv4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Battle Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Fulfilling Pack Lv. 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30-Day Gold Supply | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30-Day Premium Gold Supply | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Visually appealing
- 💡 Unique game mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Extremely long upgrade/build times
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔒 Poor customer support and unresponsive developers

**Reported bugs**

- Game not loading or crashing on newer devices
- Purchases not being properly credited
- Glitches and exploits allowing unfair advantages

**Requested features**

- Server merges to increase player population
- Better resource balancing and gathering rates
- More protection for lower-level players against stronger opponents


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Commanders free?

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

### Is Instant War free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Commanders or Instant War?

Instant War is rated higher. Commanders averages 3.7 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while Instant War averages 4.3 from 710 ratings.

### Do Commanders or Instant War have ads?

Neither Commanders nor Instant War shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Commanders or Instant War?

Commanders ships an update every 3 weeks, and Instant War every 2 months. Most recently, Commanders was updated on September 30, 2026 and Instant War 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.*