Comparison

Pilot 9 vs nanoLab Fighter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pilot 9

Engage in aerial combat as a pilot of advanced jet and helicopter fighters to thwart global domination. Select diverse aircraft, pilots, and gear to complete challenging missions and earn rewards for future battles.

Highlights
  • Pilot jet and helicopter fighters
  • Customizable vehicles with add-ons and skins
  • Upgradeable pilots for increased XP
  • Multiple levels and missions
  • In-game lottery and daily rewards
  • Multi-attribute vehicle rewards
Features
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Pilot 9 puts you in the cockpit of today's advanced jet and helicopter fighters with the goal of stopping global domination by an aggressive enemy bent on taking over the world. In this vertical shooting game, you can select different aircraft and pilots as you attempt to complete levels and missions that contain different threats. Some levels reward you with epic rewards that will help you fight in the future.   Are you ready to fly the unfriendly skies? Features: - Pilot a jet or helicopter! - Vehicles with different add-ons and skins - Gear with different add-ons and skins - Pilots that will increase in-game XP - Twelve different enemies - Different levels and missions - In-game lottery! - Multi-Attribute vehicle rewards - Daily rewards

About

nanoLab Fighter

Features
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A deadly virus is spreading rapidly, and it's up to you to develop the ultimate cure before it's too late. In this top-down arcade shooter game, you'll take command of a nano drone and navigate through various missions to destroy virus cells and complete research tasks. With changing challenges across 14 levels and a captivating graphical story, your innovative approach will be the key to saving humanity. Choose from a selection of 8 unique tools / weapons and a variety of enhancements to create your own gameplay experience. But brute force won't always lead to success – use your tools carefully to avoid collateral damage and complete the mission with precision. With 3 levels of difficulty to choose from, each mission offers a unique gameplay approach that will keep you engaged. The first 7 missions are available to play for free, and the remaining missions can be unlocked with a one-time in-app purchase. There are no ads to interrupt your gameplay experience. Plus, enjoy a nice original soundtrack that complements the game's thrilling gameplay. But beware – not all cells are harmful, and destroying healthy cells can have serious consequences. Navigate your nano drone with accuracy to complete each mission without causing damage. Achievements will be rewarded for exceptional gameplay. Inspired by medical science, this game offers a fictional take on real viruses and methods to fight them. We hope that playing our game will inspire you to explore the fascinating topic of real viruses and their impact on humanity. Don't wait – join the fight against the virus today!

Screenshots

Pilot 94 screens
nanoLab Fighter4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pilot 9 and nanoLab Fighter are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pilot 9 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and nanoLab Fighter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilot 9 ships an update every 6 weeks, nanoLab Fighter every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pilot 9 versus nanoLab Fighter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilot 9nanoLab Fighter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size505 MB132 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperCraig BuckSergey Golovenko

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Pilot 9

One-time5
  • Coin Pile$0.99
  • No Ads$0.99
  • Cheddar$1.99
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  • Tall Stacks!$2.99
  • Mint$4.99
1 purchases

nanoLab Fighter

One-time1
  • Unlock all levels$0.99

Questions

Is Pilot 9 free?
Pilot 9 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is nanoLab Fighter free?
nanoLab Fighter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pilot 9 or nanoLab Fighter have ads?
Neither Pilot 9 nor nanoLab Fighter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pilot 9 or nanoLab Fighter?
Pilot 9 ships an update every 6 weeks, and nanoLab Fighter every 3 months. Most recently, Pilot 9 was updated on October 12, 2026 and nanoLab Fighter on October 15, 2026.

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