# Close Air Support Hero vs Missileer

The clearest difference is ads: Close Air Support Hero at none against Missileer's shown. Close Air Support Hero also leads on ratings volume (245 vs 59) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Missileer's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 45%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Close Air Support Hero sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Missileer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Close Air Support Hero against 4.2 for Missileer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 245 and 59 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Close Air Support Hero's written reviews are positive against 72% of Missileer's.

Close Air Support Hero ships an update every 3 weeks, Missileer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Close Air Support Hero | Missileer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-air-support-hero/id1234035310/reviews) | **[4.2 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/missileer/id1607728664/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **245** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **71.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 170 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [50 Caliber Mobile Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234035309) | [Ifelse Media Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/470499390) |

## What reviewers say

### Close Air Support Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-air-support-hero/id1234035310)

Pilot iconic attack planes in intense aerial combat missions to defend a forward operating base and friendly forces from advancing enemies. Utilize a variety of weapons, flares, and evasive maneuvers to overcome surface-to-air missiles, guided missiles, and anti-aircraft fire. Compete on a daily leaderboard and stay updated with military aviation news.

**Highlights:** Daily missions, Pilot 6 iconic attack planes, Strafe convoys and drop bombs, Dodge SAMs and AA fire, Unique mission challenges, Daily Hero leaderboard, Integrated news feeds

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Targeting System | $1.99 | one-time |
| Smart Bombs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Guided Missiles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome game
- 👍 Pretty good arcade style
- 👍 Amazing game
- 👍 Best IOS A-10 game
- 👍 Super game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Controls are very bad
- 👎 Controls are not intuitive
- 👎 Controls are buggy
- 👎 Game is unplayable
- 👎 Difficulty is too high

**Reported bugs**

- Level glitch, playing same level repeatedly
- Occasional glitches
- Controls bugging out

**Requested features**

- Targeting helper for aiming
- More intuitive controls
- More intuitive weapon selection
- Better sound effects for A-10
- Friendly A-10s in missions


### Missileer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/missileer/id1607728664)

Experience mercenary missile operations in a fictional civil war. Guide missiles in first-person, evade defenses, and earn money by completing contracts. Customize your missiles with upgrades to enhance performance.

**Highlights:** First-person missile guidance, Evade detection and defenses, Complete contracts for money, Missile customization and upgrades

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minor Investment | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sensible Investment | $2.99 | one-time |
| Major Investment | $4.99 | one-time |
| Aggressive Investment | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique gameplay system
- 🧰 Diverse weapon progression
- 🎮 High replayability
- ✨ Minimalistic and good looking
- 🧠 Strategic thinking required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Slow progress without money
- 💰 Expensive missile costs
- 🐢 Snail-paced progress
- 📉 High cost for failed missions
- 🎯 Unbeatable harder missions

**Reported bugs**

- Game won't tilt to match device orientation
- Automatic missile roll is too slow
- Night vision is useless
- Turrets can miss but still hit

**Requested features**

- Add ballistic/intercontinental missiles
- Add landscape mode setting
- Add Katyusha, more houses, civilians, military troops, bunkers
- More upgrade options
- Add more features for end game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Close Air Support Hero free?

Close Air Support Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Missileer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Close Air Support Hero or Missileer?

Missileer is rated higher. Close Air Support Hero averages 4.2 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while Missileer averages 4.2 from 59 ratings.

### Do Close Air Support Hero or Missileer have ads?

Missileer shows ads; Close Air Support Hero does not.

### Which is updated more often, Close Air Support Hero or Missileer?

Close Air Support Hero ships an update every 3 weeks, and Missileer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Close Air Support Hero was updated on November 2, 2026 and Missileer on November 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.*