# Carpet Bombing vs Set Sail!

The clearest difference is rating: Set Sail! at 5.0 against Carpet Bombing's 4.4. Set Sail! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Carpet Bombing's advantage is ratings volume (571 vs 3). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Carpet Bombing sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Set Sail! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Set Sail! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carpet Bombing has 571 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Carpet Bombing's written reviews are positive against 100% of Set Sail!'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Carpet Bombing | Set Sail! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (571 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carpet-bombing-bomber-attack/id1256122837/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/set-sail/id1565365996/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **571** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 82.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 131 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Synthetic Mind AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1256122836) | [Pontus Jonestroem](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562150515) |

## What reviewers say

### Carpet Bombing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carpet-bombing-bomber-attack/id1256122837)

Engage in thrilling 2D aerial combat, flying an aircraft to destroy various enemy units. Collect power-ups and upgrade your plane between levels for enhanced performance. Enjoy destructible terrain and endless, randomly generated maps.

**Highlights:** Varied enemy types, Aircraft upgrades and power-ups, Randomly generated maps, Destructible terrain, Intuitive touch controls, No interrupting ads

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Gold Stars | $1.09 | one-time |
| PAK FA T-50 | $1.29 | one-time |
| F-16 | $1.29 | one-time |
| B-52 | $1.29 | one-time |
| Desert Strike | $1.99 | one-time |
| F-18 | $1.99 | one-time |
| B-2 Stealth Bomber | $2.19 | one-time |
| F-4 Phantom II | $2.29 | one-time |
| Bag of Stars: 6500 stars | $5.49 | one-time |
| Chest of Stars: 16000 stars | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy gameplay
- 👍 No forced ads
- 🚀 Addictive and challenging
- 🚀 Good difficulty curve
- 👍 Respectful monetization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Control issues (sensitivity, responsiveness)
- 🐛 Progression reset issues
- 🐛 Certain weapons not functioning as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing on higher levels
- Progression/purchase restoration issues
- Control issues on certain devices
- Graphical/visual bugs

**Requested features**

- More plane/weapon options
- Customizable controls
- Leaderboard/multiplayer features
- Improved enemy AI and variety
- Expanded level/environment selection


### Set Sail!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/set-sail/id1565365996)

Navigate challenging waters using wind and sail to outmaneuver obstacles and reach your destination. Master the art of sailing to achieve high ratings and progress through beautiful, varied levels.

**Highlights:** Utilize wind for speed, Dodge ferries and obstacles, Race against the clock, Progress through varied levels, Experience beautiful Swedish scenery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Carpet Bombing free?

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

### Is Set Sail! free?

Set Sail! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Carpet Bombing or Set Sail!?

Set Sail! is rated higher. Carpet Bombing averages 4.4 out of 5 from 571 ratings, while Set Sail! averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Carpet Bombing or Set Sail! have ads?

Carpet Bombing shows ads; Set Sail! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Carpet Bombing or Set Sail!?

Carpet Bombing ships an update every 3 weeks, and Set Sail! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Carpet Bombing was updated on November 11, 2026 and Set Sail! 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.*