# Air Assault

> Action-packed military shooter with air support and achievements. (iPhone/iPad app by Snakehead Software, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-assault/id341269334 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Snakehead Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/299258447)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 96 App Store ratings · 336 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 58 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-12-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-assault/id341269334/reviews.md

## What is Air Assault?

The setting is Afghanistan where the enemy is trying to overtake U.S. Forces.  Your mission soldier is to hold your position and repel the invading Russian / Afghanistan forces.  Use both Anti-Air and Mortal guns as well as call in Air-Strikes!

Start out in the desert, and work your way into town, fending off several different types of attackers.

GAME FEATURES:

• Enjoy gorgeous graphics
• Realistic Sound Effects
• Multiple Difficulty Levels
• UNIQUE ACHIEVEMENTS - Air Assault features a full list (including some hidden / secret achievements!)
• GLOBAL LEADERBOARD support allows you to become all you can be soldier, and prove your the best to the world!
• Expandable - download additional levels!

Be sure to check out Operation New Dawn, the Iraq campaign which includes new weapons and all new levels!

Good Luck Soldier!

•• From the makers of Flying Aces, Texas Tea and iBop ••

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## Key features

- Gorgeous graphics
- Realistic sound effects
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Unique achievements
- Global leaderboard support
- Expandable with additional levels

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Operation New Dawn | $0.99 | one-time |
| Operation Desert Fox | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Air Assault?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and sound effects
- 🎮 Challenging and engaging
- 💰 Good value for a free game

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes after updates
- 🔁 Repetitive levels and gameplay
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Lack of progress saving

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game not loading or crashing on launch
- Flak gun and weapon switching issues
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- More levels and enemy types
- Weapon and upgrade system
- Option to start from last reached level
- Ability to save progress

## Recent user reviews (10 of 336)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-assault/id341269334/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Air assault

*2025-12-01, version 3.0.4*

It’s my kind of game, but it is really hard.

### 5/5 — Air assault

*2025-10-14, version 3.0.4*

The G.O.A.T game.

### 4/5 — Biden/Harris have no clue, this game is much better than the current US "leaders

*2024-10-17, version 3.0.4*

Biden/Harris really showed they have no clue as they left billions of US military equipment, and Americans in Afghanistan. Now our enemies are using our own weapons against the U.S.!! We need a real leader... VOTE TRUMP 2024!!

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2021-01-08, version 3.0.4*

This game is wicked an awesome shooting game the thumbnail for the game is perfect that’s the part that made me buy it

### 5/5 — Fun and fantastic

*2019-08-15, version 3.0.4*

Abundance of levels and enemy types, easy controls - very great game!

### 2/5 — Easily get killed

*2018-11-17, version 3.0.4*

This game is set-up to where you don’t have much time to defend yourself. This is a crappy game.

### 3/5 — J’aime bien mais pourquoi on me demande de payer les jeux que j’ai déjà payé

*2018-03-28, version 3.0.4*

Est ce qu’on peut me répondre

### 5/5 — Intense

*2017-11-17, version 3.0.4*

This game is good and become better and get some updates and it can probably be one of the top rated

### 1/5 — A waste of time

*2017-03-26, version 3.0.4*

Worthless!

### 1/5 — Terrible game with lots crashes

*2016-10-04, version 3.0.4*

This game loads and then you try to figure out how to get it to play. At the first chance it launches into some adds that launch your web browser, then back to the game, which crashes. Lame.

## Frequently asked questions about Air Assault

### What is Air Assault about?

Air Assault is a military action game set in Afghanistan. Players defend U.S. positions against invading Russian/Afghanistan forces using anti-air guns, mortal guns, and calling in air-strikes. The game progresses from desert environments into towns, with various attacker types.

### What are the key features of Air Assault?

Key features include gorgeous graphics, realistic sound effects, multiple difficulty levels, unique achievements (including hidden ones), global leaderboard support, and the ability to download additional levels. Players can also purchase the Iraq campaign, Operation New Dawn, with new weapons and levels.

### How much does Air Assault cost?

The base game is free to download and play. However, it offers in-app purchases, such as the 'Operation New Dawn' campaign which includes new weapons and levels, suggesting a freemium model.

### What platforms is Air Assault available on?

While not explicitly stated, the mention of 'makers of Flying Aces, Texas Tea and iBop' and the typical distribution channels for such games suggest it is likely available on mobile platforms like iOS and Android.

### Can I play Air Assault with friends?

The game features global leaderboard support, allowing players to compete against others worldwide and prove their skills. While direct multiplayer is not mentioned, the competitive aspect through leaderboards is a significant social feature.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.4 — 2016-01-20

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Updated app to work with iOS 9.x.
Fixed bugs

### 3.0.2 — 2014-01-17

Fixed issue with Small-Bet login

### 3.0.1 — 2014-01-15

New Integrated with Small-Bet - Supports multiple currencies - pick your currency when you sign up!
Have even more fun challenging your friends!

### 3.0 — 2013-08-22

- Support for larger screens
- Updated login Options
- Bug Fixes

### 2.9 — 2012-05-19

Thank you everyone for your feedback!  You've asked, and we've listened!

* Removed ads from the gameplay screens!
* Removed ALL ads with any in-app purchase!
* Fixed loading screen bug!

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