Comparison

Earth Impact vs Gunship Operator 3D

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

Head to head
About

Earth Impact

Control asteroids and strategically cause devastating impacts to end human history. This visually stunning puzzle game uses scientific models for a challenging and unique experience.

Highlights
  • Strategic impact arrangement
  • Visually outstanding graphics
  • Free navigation on Earth
  • Scientific impact simulation
  • Challenging tactical puzzles
Features
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Can you bring an end to human history? Experience the terrifying power of asteroids in this unique and visually outstanding puzzle game! Maximize the devastating damage by arranging your impacts smartly, as you take control over one of the greatest threats to life on Earth. Based on scientific computation models and presented with breathtaking visuals, Earth Impact offers a spectacular and surprisingly challenging puzzling experience with a deeper background. Features: ● Simple and casual, yet challenging puzzling experience with a tactical touch ● Highly detailed graphics - follow the sunsets and see the sun glinting in the rivers of South America ● Free navigation around Earth in the second half of the game ● Simulation of direct impact effects based on scientific computation models ● Clean Premium App: Free of any ads and in-app purchases

About

Gunship Operator 3D

Pilot a military gunship and engage in combat missions worldwide. Upgrade your weapons and tools to enhance your effectiveness in defeating enemies. Experience intense aerial warfare from a unique perspective.

Highlights
  • Pilot military gunship
  • Global combat missions
  • Weapon and tool upgrades
  • Defeat enemies
  • Intense aerial warfare
Features
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Take control of a military gunship around the world, to defeat the enemies! Collect better weapons and tools, add them and become better! TERMS OF USE: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.voodoo.io/privacy

Screenshots

Earth Impact4 screens
Gunship Operator 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gunship Operator 3D at Free against Earth Impact's $0.99. Gunship Operator 3D also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Earth Impact's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment 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

Gunship Operator 3D is free to download; Earth Impact costs $0.99 up front. Gunship Operator 3D sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Earth Impact asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gunship Operator 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gunship Operator 3D has 24K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Earth Impact's written reviews are positive against 43% of Gunship Operator 3D's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Earth Impact ships an update monthly, Gunship Operator 3D weekly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Earth Impact versus Gunship Operator 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarth ImpactGunship Operator 3D
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (2K ratings)4.6 (24K ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.2% of reviews — better43.4% of reviews
Number of ratings2K24K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB454 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperNicolas SchulzVoodoo

Customer experience

Earth Impact

All ratings2,036 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral7.5%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews178 reviews
Positive47.2%
Neutral15.7%
Negative37.1%

Gunship Operator 3D

All ratings21,783 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral6.2%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews159 reviews
Positive43.4%
Neutral15.7%
Negative40.9%

User reviews

Earth Impact

From 2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good graphics
  • 👍 Realistic and addictive
  • 👍 Worth the dollar
  • 👍 Enjoyable experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Lacking visual impact effects
  • 🐛 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🐛 Difficulty spikes
  • 🐛 Inconsistent mechanics

Gunship Operator 3D

From 24K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Smooth gameplay
  • 🚀 Great graphics
  • 💡 Variety of weapons
  • 🎮 Enjoyable game experience

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Repetitive missions
  • 🔒 Locked weapons difficult to obtain
  • 🔋 Excessive ads
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches

Bugs and requests

Earth Impact

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inability to progress past certain levels
  • Inconsistent scoring and multiplier calculations

Requested features

4 requests
  • Sandbox mode with more customization
  • Realistic impact effects (tsunamis, earthquakes, etc.)
  • Ability to select specific meteors or locations to target
  • News/reporting features on impact events

Gunship Operator 3D

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Audio issues after ads
  • Ads freezing the game
  • Progression bugs (e.g., no promotion)
  • Enemies not appearing as intended

Requested features

4 requests
  • Custom loadout options
  • More challenging missions
  • Ability to unlock all weapons
  • Reduced ads or ad-free option

In-app purchases

None

Earth Impact

No in-app purchases

21 purchases

Gunship Operator 3D

Subscriptions1
  • Presidential Pass Weekly$4.997 Days
One-time20
  • Small Energy Pack$0.99
  • Gold Pack 1$0.99
  • Weapon Unlock$0.99
Show 17 more
  • Ticket Pack 3$2.99
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Gold Pack 5$4.99
  • Ticket Pack 7$6.99
  • Weapon Bundle$7.99
  • Oil Bundle$8.99
  • Gold Pack 10$9.99
  • Lifetime Presidential Pass$9.99
  • Starter Bundle - Special Offer$14.99
  • Weapon Bundle$14.99
  • Coin Bundle$14.99
  • Gold Pack 20$19.99
  • Ticket Pack 20$19.99
  • 3-in-1 Mega Bundle$24.99
  • Weapon Bundle$24.99
  • Starter Bundle$29.99
  • Lifetime Presidential Pass$29.99

Questions

Is Earth Impact free?
Earth Impact costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gunship Operator 3D free?
Gunship Operator 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Earth Impact or Gunship Operator 3D?
Gunship Operator 3D is rated higher. Earth Impact averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Gunship Operator 3D averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.
Do Earth Impact or Gunship Operator 3D have ads?
Gunship Operator 3D shows ads; Earth Impact does not.
Which is updated more often, Earth Impact or Gunship Operator 3D?
Earth Impact ships an update monthly, and Gunship Operator 3D weekly. Most recently, Earth Impact was updated on October 29, 2026 and Gunship Operator 3D on October 29, 2026.

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