Comparison

dreeps vs Squad Command

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

Head to head
About

dreeps

This is an RPG designed for busy individuals. Simply set your alarm, and your character will embark on an adventure while you sleep, automatically progressing through battles and discoveries. Check in on their progress throughout the day at your own pace.

Highlights
  • Alarm clock integration
  • Automatic character progression
  • Pixel art graphics
  • Chiptune soundtrack
  • Minimal text gameplay
  • Shareable screenshots
Features
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dreeps is an award-winning Japanese indie game that received both the "Best of Art" and "Best of Game Design" at Indie Stream FES 2015! It also was #1 in the App Store (for premium RPGs) in 22 countries, like France and Spain! dreeps has been updated! Released in 2015, this unique pixel-based Alarm Clock Game with the killer chiptune soundtrack was released to wide acclaim. Now, we've brushed up the graphics and sounds, and even added a few new things. Hope you like the changes, and thanks for playing dreeps! — introduction — For those who don’t have the time to play RPGs anymore, this is a new type of game—an Alarm Playing Game! To play dreeps, just set the alarm. That’s all. Easy, right? When you head to bed, the robot boy will sleep just like you, regaining HP and recharging for his next day of adventure! When the alarm rings in the morning, both of you will wake up and start your day. When you go to work or school, the robot boy will head out on an adventure through fields, valleys, and peninsulas where monsters roam. Or, he might discover dungeons where strange bosses lurk... Either way, every day is a new day for you and the robot boy! But how does adventuring work? That's real easy! After the alarm sounds, the robot boy's adventure will automatically continue as long as he has enough HP, even while the app is closed. You might miss some events, but don’t worry about it.
 There’s almost no text in this game. So whenever you feel like it, load dreeps up and check on the robot boy's adventure. Or, leave it running on your desk while you work, study, or snack. Play however you want, and take it at your own pace. Visuals and sound can give you hints to what sort of story is unfolding in this little world. But use your imagination! Take those hints and try to guess just what's happening. Oh! And don't forget that you can share screenshots of and thoughts about the game by pressing the "Share" button. dreeps was created to give the player the ability to enjoy a story little by little, day by day. With beautifully crafted art and animations, this is a new kind of game that's easy to pick up and simple for anyone to learn. This pocket-size adventure has been made for you by three people in Tokyo who put all their hearts into delivering a fresh and charming experience. Thank you for playing dreeps!

About

Squad Command

Features
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Lead mighty squads with your Hero, as you enter enemy territory! In Squad Command, protecting your realm is just the beginning. Battle through worlds with unique layouts and strategies, discovering towers to conquer, ruins to rebuild and camps with mercenaries for hire. Use your hard earned gold to upgrade your squads stats, making them more powerful in their offensive push. Reach the enemy's castle and destroy it! Your opponent's squads are coming your way! Are you brave enough to stop their advance? Command your squad!

Screenshots

dreeps4 screens
Squad Command3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Squad Command at Free against dreeps's $3.99. dreeps's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On update cadence, 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

Squad Command is free to download; dreeps costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dreeps ships an update fortnightly, Squad Command every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
dreeps versus Squad Command: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdreepsSquad Command
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (73 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings73 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB131 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperHisanori HiraokaSRG Studios, Corp.

In-app purchases

None

dreeps

No in-app purchases

None

Squad Command

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dreeps free?
dreeps costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Squad Command free?
Squad Command is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do dreeps or Squad Command have ads?
Squad Command shows ads; dreeps does not.
Which is updated more often, dreeps or Squad Command?
dreeps ships an update fortnightly, and Squad Command every 2 weeks. Most recently, dreeps was updated on September 26, 2026 and Squad Command on September 15, 2026.

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