# Earth Impact vs Gunship Operator 3D

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Earth Impact | Gunship Operator 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth-impact/id1264864985/reviews) | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunship-operator-3d/id1672368370/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2K | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | **47.2% of reviews** | 43.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 81 MB | 454 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nicolas Schulz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1264843494) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Earth Impact

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth-impact/id1264864985)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Inconsistent scoring and multiplier calculations

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunship-operator-3d/id1672368370)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Presidential Pass Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Small Energy Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Oil Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Presidential Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle - Special Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coin Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3-in-1 Mega Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Presidential Pass | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*