# Retro Paper Ace — Doodle jets vs the alien war

> Hand-doodled arcade dogfighter with procedural missions and squadron building. (iPhone/iPad app by Brian Solomon.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-paper-ace/id6791676072 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Brian Solomon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847626540)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 36 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-21
- Data updated: 2026-07-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-paper-ace/id6791676072/reviews.md

## What is Retro Paper Ace?

The morning the sky folded open, every radio on Earth played the same sound. Like a pencil snapping. Forever.

The aliens came for our ink. You came for them.

Retro Paper Ace is an arcade dogfighter drawn entirely in hand-doodled paper: your jet is a cutout, the mountains are pencil scribbles, and the invaders are angry origami with attitude. Fly for Margin Squadron across 2,500 procedurally drawn sorties, from farm towns to glacier fields, and shoot down everything that buzzes.

FLY LIKE IT'S RECESS
One finger steers. Guns fire on their own. Your job is the fun part: pick the target, hold the line, dodge the fat slow bullets, and shake tails with barrel rolls and a proper airbrake. The world wraps around, the ceiling has real physics, and the ground does not forgive.

DOPAMINE BY DESIGN
No-hit streaks multiply your score. Knife-range kills pay double. Clear a wave untouched and the perk deck gets deeper. Fill the fever bar for ACE MODE, push it into OVERDRIVE, and clutch it back from one hull in LAST STAND. Every wave ends with a pick-one-of-three perk. Every sortie ends with a boss.

A WAR THAT REMEMBERS
CROSSHATCH, your rival ace, runs when he is losing and comes back stronger. Whoever shot you down last returns wearing a wanted poster. Five named aces hide in the sectors every week. Storms throw lightning, night ops shrink your radar, and when a theater boils over, your own base is on the line.

BUILD YOUR SQUADRON
Twelve doodled airframes with unique special weapons. Nine wingmen with their own perks and their own parachutes to catch. A research lab, alien salvage, and ten flyable alien vessels rebuilt from captured parts. Paint your stripe, pick your callsign, and let the radio call you by name.

FAIR MEANS FAIR
Everything that matters is earned by flying. Purchases save time, never buy wins.

One more sortie. You know you want to.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Hand-doodled paper art style
- Procedurally generated missions
- One-finger controls
- Score multipliers and perks
- Squadron customization
- Boss battles
- Dynamic environmental challenges

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ace Club Monthly | $0.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems (1300) | $12.99 | one-time |
| Jar of Gems (550) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems (200) | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-paper-ace/id6791676072/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love these

*2026-07-21*

Simple graphics and fun story. Really enjoy these retro paper games.

## Frequently asked questions about Retro Paper Ace

### What is Retro Paper Ace?

Retro Paper Ace is an arcade dogfighting game with a unique hand-doodled paper art style. Players pilot jets through procedurally generated missions, battling alien invaders.

### How do I control my jet in Retro Paper Ace?

Controls are designed for simplicity, with one finger used for steering and guns firing automatically. Players focus on aiming, dodging, and executing maneuvers like barrel rolls and airbrakes.

### Does Retro Paper Ace have offline gameplay?

The description does not explicitly mention offline capabilities. However, the focus on procedural sorties and single-player progression suggests it may be playable without a constant internet connection.

### Can I customize my squadron in Retro Paper Ace?

Yes, you can build your squadron by unlocking twelve different doodled airframes with unique special weapons, and recruiting nine wingmen with their own perks.

### What is the pricing for Retro Paper Ace?

Retro Paper Ace is free to download and play. While purchases can save time, they do not offer a win advantage. There is an optional 'Ace Club Monthly' subscription for $0.99.

### Does Retro Paper Ace have ads?

Yes, Retro Paper Ace contains advertisements. This is indicated by the 'hasAds' flag in the application data.

### How often is Retro Paper Ace updated?

The application was last updated on July 21, 2026, with version 1.0. Further update frequency is not specified in the provided data.

### What age rating does Retro Paper Ace have?

Retro Paper Ace is rated for ages 4 and up, making it suitable for a younger audience as well as older players.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-07-21

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-30.*