# Alliance vs Fighter Command

Alliance and Fighter Command both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Alliance's written reviews are positive against 0% of Fighter Command's. Alliance also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 7) and device support (4 vs 2). Fighter Command's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alliance sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Fighter Command asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Alliance against 4.7 for Fighter Command. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alliance has 23K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Alliance's written reviews are positive against 0% of Fighter Command's.

Alliance ships an update every 6 weeks, Fighter Command every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alliance | Fighter Command |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alliance-air-war/id1059604202/reviews) | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighter-command/id1468042612/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 285 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Art of the State LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059604201) | [Michael Moore](https://appshunter.io/developer/293924567) |

## What reviewers say

### Alliance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alliance-air-war/id1059604202)

Engage in thrilling aerial combat, dogfighting against enemy fighters and ships with a variety of weapons. Explore aircraft from WWII to modern jets, upgrade your planes, and compete in diverse game modes with global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Online dogfighting, Diverse aircraft from WWII to modern jets, Weaponry upgrades, Six game modes, Global leaderboards, Plane customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Platinum Supporter | $4.99 | per month |
| Platinum Supporter (Sale) | $4.99 | per month |
| F-35C Full Engine Upgrade (Sale) | $0.99 | one-time |
| F-35C Full Armor Upgrade (Sale) | $0.99 | one-time |
| F-35C Full Missile Damage Upgrade (Sale) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Fuel Purchase (Sale) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Fuel Purchase (Sale) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Fuel Purchase (Sale) | $2.99 | one-time |
| F-22A Navy Plane (Sale) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Supporter Gold (Sale) | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Stunning graphics
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🚀 Realistic flight simulation
- 👍 Variety of planes and eras
- 👍 Engaging combat experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive planes and upgrades
- ⏱️ Slow progression due to fuel system
- 🔒 Lack of communication with developers
- 🐛 Connectivity issues and server problems
- 🔋 Battery-intensive

**Reported bugs**

- Missiles not always hitting targets
- Wingmen AI not effective
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Fuel tank system not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to land and take off from carriers/airfields
- More mission variety and historical campaigns
- Improved cockpit view and camera controls
- Easier currency/credit earning system
- Reduced fuel tank recharge time


### Fighter Command

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighter-command/id1468042612)

Pilot a fighter plane in this top-scrolling arcade game set during World War II. Shoot down enemy bombers and fighters while dodging their attacks to survive.

**Highlights:** Second World War theme, Top-scrolling gameplay, Pilot a fighter plane, Shoot down enemy aircraft, Dodge enemy fire

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alliance free?

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

### Is Fighter Command free?

Fighter Command is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Alliance or Fighter Command?

Fighter Command is rated higher. Alliance averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Fighter Command averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Alliance or Fighter Command have ads?

Neither Alliance nor Fighter Command shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alliance or Fighter Command?

Alliance ships an update every 6 weeks, and Fighter Command every 2 days. Most recently, Alliance was updated on September 23, 2026 and Fighter Command on June 6, 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.*