# Machinaero vs Trench Attack

The clearest difference is price: Trench Attack at Free against Machinaero's $2.99. Trench Attack also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Machinaero's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Trench Attack is free to download; Machinaero costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Trench Attack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Machinaero has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Machinaero ships an update every 2 weeks, Trench Attack every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Machinaero | Trench Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machinaero/id1205193447/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trench-attack/id6789092283/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 309 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tobias Sturn](https://appshunter.io/developer/561848403) | [灵鑫 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896061554) |

## What reviewers say

### Machinaero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machinaero/id1205193447)

Design and construct imaginative vehicles, from gliders to spacecraft, to traverse diverse environments. Explore a vast, procedurally generated world, overcoming natural obstacles to reach outer space. The only limit is your creativity.

**Highlights:** Realistic aerodynamics simulation, Over 50 block types for machine creation, Resource gathering (wood, stone, metals), Procedurally generated graphics and world, Explore 5 different climate zones, Overcome diverse environmental obstacles, Compare achievements with other players

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Trench Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trench-attack/id6789092283)

Engage in accessible PvP strategy battles on a modern battlefield. Expand your trench, uncover blueprints to build your base, and command diverse troops. Time your charges wisely to destroy enemy structures and win.

**Highlights:** Expand trench by digging tiles, Uncover blueprints to construct buildings, Generate gold and build barracks, Command varied soldier roster, Deploy unique hero, Time decisive charges, Destroy all enemy structures to win

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Machinaero free?

Machinaero costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Trench Attack free?

Trench Attack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Machinaero or Trench Attack?

Trench Attack is rated higher. Machinaero averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Trench Attack averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Machinaero or Trench Attack have ads?

Trench Attack shows ads; Machinaero does not.

### Which is updated more often, Machinaero or Trench Attack?

Machinaero ships an update every 2 weeks, and Trench Attack every 9 days. Most recently, Machinaero was updated on October 24, 2026 and Trench Attack on October 25, 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.*