# StuntCopter! vs Descent

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Descent at 100% against StuntCopter!'s 50%. Descent also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). StuntCopter!'s advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

StuntCopter! is free to download; Descent costs $1.99 up front. StuntCopter! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Descent asks for nothing beyond the download.

Descent holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StuntCopter! has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of StuntCopter!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Descent's.

StuntCopter! ships an update every 37 months, Descent every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StuntCopter! | Descent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stuntcopter/id1094136174/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/descent-mining-game/id6789160896/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 15 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [R. Don Wilson](https://appshunter.io/developer/563960220) | [Cartographer ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816295970) |

## What reviewers say

### StuntCopter!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stuntcopter/id1094136174)

Pilot a helicopter and then jump out without a parachute, aiming to land in a hay wagon. Earn points for successful landings in this simple and addictive game.

**Highlights:** Helicopter piloting via device tilt, Stunt man jump mechanic, Hay wagon landing targets, Point scoring system, Simple and addictive gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Descent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/descent-mining-game/id6789160896)

Embark on an old-school mining adventure on your iPhone. Dig through six unique strata, collecting increasingly valuable ores as you descend. Upgrade your rig, strategically use dynamite, and uncover buried secrets to find your way home.

**Highlights:** Six unique strata to explore, Collect various ores including gold and platinum, Upgrade drill, fuel, cargo, hull, and engine, Use dynamite for difficult rock, Discover buried bones for rewards, Offline play with autosave

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StuntCopter! free?

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

### Is Descent free?

Descent costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StuntCopter! or Descent?

Descent is rated higher. StuntCopter! averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Descent averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do StuntCopter! or Descent have ads?

Neither StuntCopter! nor Descent shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StuntCopter! or Descent?

StuntCopter! ships an update every 37 months, and Descent every 9 days. Most recently, StuntCopter! was updated on October 8, 2026 and Descent on October 3, 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.*