Comparison

AirShoot2012 vs Spaceflight Simulator 3D

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

Head to head
About

AirShoot2012

Engage in intense aerial combat with modern fighter jets in this remastered arcade shooter. Dodge bullet-hell patterns, deploy tactical wingman formations, and upgrade your aircraft to defeat massive bosses across campaign stages.

Highlights
  • 4 distinct modern fighter jets
  • 8 tactical combat skills
  • 6 high-intensity campaign stages
  • Experience-based aircraft upgrades
  • Global online leaderboards
  • Smooth 60/120fps action
Features
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AirShoot2012 is the official high-definition remaster of the classic 2012 vertical scrolling jet fighter arcade shooter (AirShoot 2012 / Air Shoot 2012)! Take command of an elite modern strike squadron in AirShoot2012, dodge dense bullet-hell barrages, unleash tactical wingman formations, and obliterate massive ocean warships and airborne fortress bosses. [Key Features] • 4 Distinct Modern Fighter Airframes: F-15, F-22, SU-47, and JAS-39 • 8 Tactical Combat Skills & Dual Wingman Formation Firepower • 6 High-Intensity Campaign Stages featuring open-ocean battleship fleets and giant aerial bosses • Experience-based aircraft stat upgrades, weapon power-ups, and Hangar fighter unlocks • Smooth 60/120fps arcade shooting action with tactile hit feedback and Global Online Leaderboards • Global Leaderboard via Apple Game Center • Compete with players around the world in real time ■ Notes • Free to play, supported by banner and interstitial ads.

About

Spaceflight Simulator 3D

Features
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Earth is at danger. A lot of asteroids with different size and speed are moving towards to the Earth. You are the only one hope to save our planet and all the life at it. Move spaceship to protect Earth from asteroids. Also you can use special equipment like bombs, rockets and even artificial black holes. All these items will help you to complete your mission and save the Earth. Space Shooter 3D is a game with wonderful graphics, interesting gameplay, cool game effects and beautiful interface.

Screenshots

AirShoot20124 screens
Spaceflight Simulator 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spaceflight Simulator 3D at none against AirShoot2012's 5. Spaceflight Simulator 3D also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). AirShoot2012's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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. AirShoot2012 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Spaceflight Simulator 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AirShoot2012 ships an update every 3 days, Spaceflight Simulator 3D every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
AirShoot2012 versus Spaceflight Simulator 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirShoot2012Spaceflight Simulator 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB128 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperChang Min SungOleksii Petrochenko

In-app purchases

5 purchases

AirShoot2012

One-time5
  • AirShoot2012_3 Model$0.99
  • AirShoot2012_4 Model$1.99
  • 10,000 coins$9.99
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  • 70,000 coins$49.99
  • 150,000 coins$99.99
None

Spaceflight Simulator 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AirShoot2012 free?
AirShoot2012 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spaceflight Simulator 3D free?
Spaceflight Simulator 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AirShoot2012 or Spaceflight Simulator 3D have ads?
Both AirShoot2012 and Spaceflight Simulator 3D show ads.
Which is updated more often, AirShoot2012 or Spaceflight Simulator 3D?
AirShoot2012 ships an update every 3 days, and Spaceflight Simulator 3D every 4 months. Most recently, AirShoot2012 was updated on November 11, 2026 and Spaceflight Simulator 3D on November 12, 2026.

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