# Tail Gun Charlie vs Missile Command

The clearest difference is rating: Tail Gun Charlie at 4.7 against Missile Command's 3.9. Tail Gun Charlie also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 70%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 207). Missile Command's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tail Gun Charlie sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Missile Command sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tail Gun Charlie holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tail Gun Charlie has 1.2K ratings behind it against 207, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Tail Gun Charlie's written reviews are positive against 70% of Missile Command's.

Tail Gun Charlie ships an update every 3 months, Missile Command fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tail Gun Charlie | Missile Command |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tail-gun-charlie/id1173623952/reviews)** | [3.9 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/missile-command-recharged/id1494023721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 207 |
| Positive reviews | **90.4% of reviews** | 70.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 172 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Panic Ensues Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/884516169) | [Atari](https://appshunter.io/developer/291286181) |

## What reviewers say

### Tail Gun Charlie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tail-gun-charlie/id1173623952)

Experience WWII aerial combat as a tail gunner. Defend your bomber against waves of enemy fighters using gyroscope or touchscreen controls. Manage your guns to prevent overheating and survive with limited lives.

**Highlights:** Gyroscope or touchscreen aiming, Twin .50-cal machine guns, Defend against Axis fighters, Limited lives system, Gun overheating mechanic, Unlimited ammo

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Bonds 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy Bonds 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sicily Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy Bonds 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Buy Bonds 4 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Buy Bonds 5 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun to play
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Realistic bullet physics
- 👍 Great visuals and sounds
- 🚀 Challenging but addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Guns overheat too quickly
- 🐛 Sudden difficulty spikes
- 🐛 Scoring algorithm issues
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported
- 🐛 Controls can be finicky

**Reported bugs**

- Weapons/power-ups freezing up
- Loading screen getting stuck
- High scores not updating properly

**Requested features**

- More variety of planes and weapons
- Ability to upgrade guns and power-ups
- Additional game modes or levels
- Vibration and voice acting features
- More windows/viewpoints on the plane


### Missile Command

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/missile-command-recharged/id1494023721)

Defend your bases from an endless barrage of incoming missiles in this reimagined arcade classic. Strategically launch counter-missiles, utilize powerups for an advantage, and upgrade your gameplay to achieve the highest scores. Compete globally and conquer challenging achievements.

**Highlights:** Defend bases from missile attacks, Launch counter-missiles, Utilize powerups, Upgrade gameplay aspects, Compete on global leaderboards, Earn achievements

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Infinite Charge | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic retro feel
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics
- 🎶 Enjoyable soundtrack
- 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Rapid power-up bug
- 🔁 Limited progression after maxing out upgrades
- 🕹️ Lack of ability to choose missile base
- 🕰️ Difficulty ramps up too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- High scores not updating correctly
- Occasional screen unresponsiveness

**Requested features**

- Additional levels or game modes
- More varied enemy types and attack patterns
- Customizable upgrade system
- Arcade mode with no upgrades


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tail Gun Charlie free?

Tail Gun Charlie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Missile Command free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tail Gun Charlie or Missile Command?

Tail Gun Charlie is rated higher. Tail Gun Charlie averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Missile Command averages 3.9 from 207 ratings.

### Do Tail Gun Charlie or Missile Command have ads?

Tail Gun Charlie shows ads; Missile Command does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tail Gun Charlie or Missile Command?

Tail Gun Charlie ships an update every 3 months, and Missile Command fortnightly. Most recently, Tail Gun Charlie was updated on October 21, 2026 and Missile Command on October 22, 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.*