# Kick Ass Commandos vs Jackal Squad

The clearest difference is price: Jackal Squad at Free against Kick Ass Commandos's $1.99. Jackal Squad also leads on ratings volume (802 vs 119). Kick Ass Commandos's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Jackal Squad is free to download; Kick Ass Commandos costs $1.99 up front. Jackal Squad sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Kick Ass Commandos asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Kick Ass Commandos against 4.6 for Jackal Squad. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jackal Squad has 802 ratings behind it against 119, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Kick Ass Commandos's written reviews are positive against 57% of Jackal Squad's.

Kick Ass Commandos ships an update every 10 days, Jackal Squad fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kick Ass Commandos | Jackal Squad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-ass-commandos/id972190920/reviews) | **[4.6 (802 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jackal-squad-classic-shooting/id1601945004/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 119 | **802** |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 56.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 449 MB | 924 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Anarchy Enterprises](https://appshunter.io/developer/419520310) | [CTC TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786328123) |

## What reviewers say

### Kick Ass Commandos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-ass-commandos/id972190920)

Lead a commando unit in a top-down shooter to destroy an enemy's drug production and rescue captured soldiers. Utilize a variety of weapons and unlockable commandos with customizable upgrades across diverse, destructible environments. Face off against numerous enemy vehicles and challenging bosses.

**Highlights:** Top-down bullet hell shooting, Unlockable commandos, Commando upgrades and customization, Destructible environments, Variety of enemy vehicles, Badass boss battles

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addicting gameplay
- 👍 Classic retro shooter feel
- 👍 Visceral and gory action
- 👍 No in-app purchases
- 👍 Solid controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unresponsive knife controls
- 🐛 Inconsistent knife damage
- 🐛 Poor controls in knife levels
- 🐛 Missing health/status bars on iPad
- 🐛 Game not optimized for iPhone X

**Reported bugs**

- Knife not working in levels
- Health and status bars disappeared after update
- Knife levels are broken
- Knife damage is inconsistent
- Game not optimized for iPhone X (black borders)

**Requested features**

- Fix health/status bars on iPad
- Optimize for iPhone X
- Add cloud saves (iPhone/iPad)
- Add appearance/name change on rank up
- Add MFi controller support


### Jackal Squad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jackal-squad-classic-shooting/id1601945004)

Relive classic arcade memories with this overhead shooter. Control an armed jeep, rescue hostages behind enemy lines, and upgrade your vehicle and weapons to end a World War II conflict. Enjoy over 100 levels offline or online.

**Highlights:** Overhead run'n gun gameplay, Armed jeep control, Hostage rescue missions, Jeep and weapon upgrades, Pixel art graphics, 100+ levels, Online and offline play

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Cash Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zone 1 Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Smuggle Pack 1_2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Smuggle Pack 1_1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Cash Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Zone 2 Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Smuggle Pack 2_2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Smuggle Pack 2_1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Large Cash Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Grown Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Luxury Cash Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Supply Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🎮 Retro style and nostalgia
- 💎 Decent upgrade system
- 🎨 Good graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 💰 Aggressive monetization
- 🕰️ Repetitive and grindy
- 🤖 Unresponsive developers

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing on certain levels
- Inconsistent ad reward system
- Progression blockers at later stages
- Compatibility issues on older devices
- Incorrect or misleading in-game information

**Requested features**

- More content and level variety
- Ability to respec upgrades
- Improved matchmaking and PvP
- Better rewards for non-paying players
- More communication from developers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kick Ass Commandos free?

Kick Ass Commandos costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Jackal Squad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kick Ass Commandos or Jackal Squad?

Jackal Squad is rated higher. Kick Ass Commandos averages 4.5 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while Jackal Squad averages 4.6 from 802 ratings.

### Do Kick Ass Commandos or Jackal Squad have ads?

Jackal Squad shows ads; Kick Ass Commandos does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kick Ass Commandos or Jackal Squad?

Kick Ass Commandos ships an update every 10 days, and Jackal Squad fortnightly. Most recently, Kick Ass Commandos was updated on October 24, 2026 and Jackal Squad on October 24, 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.*