dreeps vs Squad Command
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Alarm clock integration
- Automatic character progression
- Pixel art graphics
- Chiptune soundtrack
- Minimal text gameplay
- Shareable screenshots
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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!
Squad Command
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
dreeps ships an update fortnightly, Squad Command every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | dreeps | Squad Command |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (73 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 73 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Hisanori Hiraoka | SRG Studios, Corp. |
In-app purchases
dreeps
No in-app purchases
Squad Command
No in-app purchases









