# Neon Noir vs Gunship Operator 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Gunship Operator 3D at 4.6 against Neon Noir's 3.0. Gunship Operator 3D also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 21) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Neon Noir's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gunship Operator 3D sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Neon Noir asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gunship Operator 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gunship Operator 3D has 24K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Neon Noir's written reviews are positive against 43% of Gunship Operator 3D's.

Neon Noir ships an update every 3 weeks, Gunship Operator 3D weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Neon Noir | Gunship Operator 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-noir/id1297886499/reviews) | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunship-operator-3d/id1672368370/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | **43.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 454 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Cavylabs Ltda ME](https://appshunter.io/developer/1237846781) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Neon Noir

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-noir/id1297886499)

Experience a fast-paced arcade shooter set in a stylish nightclub. Master single-handed controls for thrilling, cinematic firefights. Keep moving and tap enemies to rack up combo points in this highly replayable, emergent gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced action, Single-handed play, Accessible controls, Stylish low poly 3D graphics, Leaderboards and ranking, Emergent gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Neon Noir free?

Neon Noir is free to download, 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, Neon Noir or Gunship Operator 3D?

Gunship Operator 3D is rated higher. Neon Noir averages 3.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Gunship Operator 3D averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.

### Do Neon Noir or Gunship Operator 3D have ads?

Gunship Operator 3D shows ads; Neon Noir does not.

### Which is updated more often, Neon Noir or Gunship Operator 3D?

Neon Noir ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gunship Operator 3D weekly. Most recently, Neon Noir was updated on October 24, 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.*