# Indian Air Force: A Cut Above — DISHA - IAF HQ > Official Indian Air Force mobile game simulating pilot roles and recruitment. (iPhone/iPad app by Threye.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/indian-air-force-a-cut-above/id1451450072 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Threye](https://appshunter.io/developer/903373264) - Category: Games, Education, Action, Adventure - Price: Free - Rating: 4.30/5 from 128 App Store ratings · 124 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 856 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2019-03-15 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/indian-air-force-a-cut-above/id1451450072/reviews.md ## What is Indian Air Force? == The Indian Air Force === • The Indian Air Force is the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces officially established on 8th October 1932. • Today, having completed the Platinum Jubilee of dedicated service to the nation, the Indian Air Force is a modern, technology-intensive force distinguished by its commitment to excellence and professionalism. • The Indian Air Force prides itself to put in its regular service the most advanced and cutting edge technologies in aviation, space & information technology. It is an early adopter of new and emergent tech, and demonstrates its leadership in implementing the nation’s policy objectives. • Inline with the Digital India initiative, the IAF has taken landmark steps like Online Tests for IAF recruitment, and an interactive mobile game to showcase the life of an IAF pilot. == Indian Air Force’s mobile gaming application == • The official mobile gaming application of the IAF will allow an aspirant to experience first hand the roles of an IAF air warrior, as well as means to apply and appear for recruitment from the comfort of his/her mobile phone. • The gaming application will have various features, including offline single player missions, an online multiplayer and a career navigator information section as well as augmented reality features. === Single player features === • Single player missions will be based on an engaging narrative, allowing the player to fly a wide arsenal of IAF’s aircraft assets. • The player will be taught how to handle a high performance aircraft via a tutorial mission – at the end of which, the player will earn his/her wings. • 10 engaging and high action missions will follow, which will allow the user to experience air power of the IAF, in the form of its response, reach, precision and flexibility, including support to other arms of the Indian Military, as well as aid to civil authorities in the form of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief. • The user will also learn about the IAF’s weapons and tactics, and how IAF’s new acquisitions will help in realizing the IAF’s future strategy. === Multiplayer features === • The mobile gaming application will include online multiplayer, where players can engage with other like minded players over the internet. • Multiplayer game will have two modes – a squad vs squad where players team up, and a free for all, where the last man standing will be the winner. • The user will have the option of using long range missiles which go beyond visual range, as well as ability to go head-on against other players in dogfight mode. === Schedule of release === • The official gaming application will be released in a phased manner in the year 2019. The first version, comprising of single player missions is being released in July 2019. • The full version, including multiplayer features is expected to be released in October 2019. === For support and contact, please use the following resources === • Websites - Official site of the Indian Air Force: http://indianairforce.nic.in - For Career Options: https://www.careerindianairforce.cdac.in • Social Media Channels - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianairforce/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndianAirForce/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/IAF_MCC ## Key features - Offline single-player missions - Online multiplayer battles - Career navigator information - Augmented reality features - Fly various IAF aircraft - Tutorial missions - Squad vs squad multiplayer ## What do users think of Indian Air Force? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Amazing experience flying aircraft - 👍 Thrilling surgical strike missions - 👍 Great graphics and gameplay - 👍 Immersive combat flight sim - 👍 Addictive gameplay - 👍 Wonderful game - 👍 User-friendly game - 👍 Best graphics - 👍 Awesome experience - 👍 Very good game - 👍 Fantastic recruitment idea - 👍 No nonsense simple and easy to use - 👍 Well sorted game - 👍 Physics adherence impressive - 👍 Good gaming app - 👍 Nicely done **Cons** - 🐛 Mission loading not working - 🐛 Game cannot be saved - 🐛 Stages remain locked - 🐛 Bad old fashioned game - 🐛 Mission three is luck based - 🐛 Game is dead - 🐛 Horrible controls - 🐛 Graphics terrible - 🐛 Load time way too long - 🐛 Horrible game - 🐛 Controls are testy - 🐛 Controls confusing on helicopters - 🐛 Enemy aircraft programmed poorly - 🐛 Mission 3 is really bad - 🐛 Flairs don't work - 🐛 CMD button makes missile hit - 🐛 Mig-21 cockpit looks like f-16 - 🐛 Mission 4 issue - 🐛 Crashes all the time - 🐛 Game slows down - 🐛 Simulation below expectations - 🐛 No vertical downfall in chopper - 🐛 Game crashes at the start - 🐛 Multiplayer feature hardly connects - 🐛 Free flight option removed - 🐛 Poor update - 🐛 Game freezes on second screen - 🐛 Enemy planes disappear on level 3 - 🐛 Graphics not good - 🐛 Game has bugs - 🐛 UI cut off on notch area - 🐛 Controls are bad **Commonly reported bugs** - Mission loading is not working - Game can't be saved - Stages remain locked - Mission three is luck based - Flares don't work - CMD button makes missile hit - Mig-21 cockpit looks like f-16 cockpit - Mission 4 issue - Game crashes all the time - Game slows down a lot - Simulation below expectations - No vertical downfall in chopper - Game always crashes at the start - Multiplayer feature hardly connects to the server - Free flight option is removed - Poor multiplayer feature - Game freezes up on the second screen - Enemy planes disappear on level 3 - Graphics are not good - Game has some bugs - UI get cutoff on the notch area - Controls are bad - Crash on launch - Doesn't work with iOS - Game opens normally but after about 5 seconds it's back to home page - Not working - Crash at start of game - Game starts loading and crashes - App is crashing all the time on iOS - Crash while startup - Game won’t load - Crash at startup, goes to home screen - Loading page crashes - Get crash in the beginning - Enemy planes on level 3 of single player disappear - Orientation is locked one way - Controls, weapons are not easily accessible under the camera wedge on iPhone X/XS **Most requested features** - Add more aircrafts (F-16, Euro fighter, transport aircrafts) - Make it more challenging with new regular updates - Improve graphics and control - Make a US Air Force game - Fix the flip around screen issue - Make a US version of the game - Add more levels/missions - Better animation - Unlock single player missions information - Provide info for unlocking single player missions - Allow choice of orientation - Test on iPhone X/XS for control accessibility ## Recent user reviews (10 of 124) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/indian-air-force-a-cut-above/id1451450072/reviews.md ### 5/5 — update remaster and add onns request *2026-02-12* jai hind vande matram 🙏 i m virtual IAFpilot in this amazing game since launched please update the cockpit or all the aircraft add p8i neptune, iaf chinook , add INS VIKRANT carriers missions marine verison aircrafts and helicopters and related mission of indian defence and operation sindoor update also can be add 1971 , or surgical strike type mission and cinematic replay record option for reels making and out content display for social media. thanks ### 3/5 — Mission loading is not working. *2025-12-24* Can’t move on to the next missions after completing first mission. There has been no update in missions for so many years now. Why can’t this game be made a good evolving game overtime. ### 5/5 — PLAYERS NOT AVAILABLE *2025-06-02, version 2.0.5* Could you please upadate a section regarding One v One combat with friends online because there are no players for Deathmatch. With that, cargo simulation is really a hurdle because no matter how we manoeuvre, it always gets hit. App interface is great. ### 3/5 — Appraisal + Request *2025-04-06* Hey Threye , this is awesome too much action and the gameplay is smooth. Absolutely love it! But there is one problem, whenever I complete a mission and gets to play new mission after completing then when i return to home , I see that non of my progress is saved , I am stuck on the very first mission ( the supply drop) for months , please fix this issue asap. Rest of the game is fantastic. Thanks! Jai Hindi🇮🇳🇮🇳! ### 4/5 — Mission progress issue *2025-03-17* This game is quite fun, I have been playing it since the launch but it doesn’t recognises my progress of the missions and is stuck on the first mission and I have to play 1st mission again every-time to reach the next one. ### 5/5 — About level clear *2025-02-24, version 2.0.5* I clear levels but after I restart game I need to clear level again so it’s very bad for me ### 4/5 — Amazing experience but game cant be saved *2025-02-18* I am thrilled to fly MiG-21 and Sukhoi MKis in this game. Not just that there are Surgical Strike missions that keeps the player on the edge. The only drawback - even though I successfully completed the mission, the stage is remains locked and I have replay again to unlock it. But I can't save the game thats the only negative with this game and which is why I took one star off. ### 1/5 — bad old Fashion game and... *2024-12-14, version 2.0.5* And Rendia is terrorist and their ancestors were our doggy, we lost hindustan pakistan Because you and your ancestors are broker of britain ### 3/5 — Nice but some issues *2024-09-01* This game is actually pretty nice and has some great graphics. The only problem is that mission three is luck based. Looking at the other reviews I seem to understand that this is not only for me. Now I get irl, flares don’t have 100% success rate but can u please increase the rate? Also seems like this game is dead ### 5/5 — very good game *2024-07-08, version 1.54* i love the representation of the Indian air force even that im not a indian, but the quality can be better. The gameplay is awesome ## Frequently asked questions about Indian Air Force ### What is the Indian Air Force: A Cut Above app? This is the official mobile gaming application of the Indian Air Force. It allows users to experience the roles of an air warrior, apply for recruitment, and engage in simulated flight missions. ### What are the key features of the game? The app includes offline single-player missions with a variety of IAF aircraft, an online multiplayer mode with squad vs squad and free-for-all options, and a career navigator section. It also features augmented reality capabilities. ### Is this app free to download and play? Yes, the application is offered for free. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, providing a complete experience without additional costs. ### What kind of missions can I expect in the single-player mode? Single-player missions are based on an engaging narrative and allow you to fly a wide arsenal of IAF aircraft. There are tutorial missions to learn aircraft handling, followed by 10 high-action missions showcasing air power, military support, and disaster relief operations. ### Who is this app intended for? The app is designed for aspiring individuals interested in the Indian Air Force, offering them a chance to experience the life of an air warrior. It's also for anyone who enjoys action-packed flight simulation games. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0.0 — 2026-01-30 Bug fixes ### 2.0.5 — 2024-12-05 1.) Bugfix: Some users were not able to play the chapter mission after completing the tutorial missions 2.) Bugfix: Noticeboard not rendering text correctly 3.) Bugfix: Landscape Left/Right auto screen rotation enabled 4.) Bufix: Mission Checkpoint was not saving correctly for some users ### 1.54 — 2019-11-23 - Bug Fixes for Multiplayer ### 1.50 — 2019-11-08 • Multiplayer (DeathMatch and TeamBattle Modes). • Inbuilt Career Navigator Section. ### 1.0.1 — 2019-07-31 • Full version of Phase 1 of the Official Mobile Gaming Application of the Indian Air Force • 10 Missions with an exciting storey line, comprising of fighters, transports and helicopters. ## Apps similar to Indian Air Force | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Armed Air Forces - Jet Fighter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armed-air-forces-jet-fighter/id1538640580) | 4.5 (25,528) | Free | Games | | [Fighter Pilot: HeavyFire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighter-pilot-heavyfire/id1555426750) | 4.5 (2,982) | Free | Games | | [Airplane War Fighter Jet Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airplane-war-fighter-jet-games/id6473621606) | 4.3 (988) | Free | Games | | [1945 Air Force: Airplane Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1945-air-force-airplane-games/id1460632826) | 4.8 (429,989) | Free | Games | | [Ace Force: Joint Combat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ace-force-joint-combat/id1193136458) | 4.7 (9,756) | Free | Games | | [Alliance: Air War](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alliance-air-war/id1059604202) | 4.6 (22,763) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Threye - [GUARDIANS OF THE SKIES](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardians-of-the-skies/id903373261) - [Ace Commando X](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ace-commando-x/id1448680838) - [IAF: A Cut Above - AR](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iaf-a-cut-above-ar/id1488942952) - [Fighter Pilot: HeavyFire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighter-pilot-heavyfire/id1555426750) - [Fighter Pilot: Iron Bird](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighter-pilot-iron-bird/id6456407695) All apps by Threye: https://appshunter.io/developer/903373264 ## Related topics [armed air forces](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/armed-air-forces) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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