# Dustoff Z vs Heli Attack 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Dustoff Z at 4.6 against Heli Attack 3D's 3.9. Dustoff Z also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 61%) and ads (none vs shown). Heli Attack 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (137 vs 9). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dustoff Z sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Heli Attack 3D sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dustoff Z holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heli Attack 3D has 137 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Dustoff Z's written reviews are positive against 61% of Heli Attack 3D's.

Dustoff Z ships an update every 2 months, Heli Attack 3D every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dustoff Z | Heli Attack 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dustoff-z/id1419618415/reviews)** | [3.9 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heli-attack-3d/id6450176328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **137** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 60.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 552 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Invictus](https://appshunter.io/developer/321262193) | [FreeS Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/435365746) |

## What reviewers say

### Dustoff Z

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dustoff-z/id1419618415)

Pilot a custom helicopter, recruit mercenaries, and battle hordes of zombies and raiders in a post-apocalyptic world. Complete missions, upgrade your gear, and defend humanity's last shelters to survive the plague.

**Highlights:** 34 apocalyptic missions, Epic boss fights, 9 upgradable helicopters, 8 helicopter weapons, 9 upgradable mercenaries, 26 enemy types, Various mission types

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ADS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Arnold Zombinator | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fistful of Zombie Fang | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tallahassee | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Fantastic Quadrotor | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Zombie Fang | $2.99 | one-time |
| Free Save Zones | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box of Zombie Fang | $3.99 | one-time |
| Survivor’s pack | $4.99 | one-time |


### Heli Attack 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heli-attack-3d/id6450176328)

Pilot an armed helicopter to provide crucial fire support for ground troops. Engage in relentless attacks to achieve battlefield dominance. Experience intense aerial combat and strategic engagement.

**Highlights:** Pilot armed helicopter, Provide fire support, Attack relentlessly, Dominate battlefield, 3D combat experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging helicopter gunner gameplay
- 🎨 High-quality graphics and visuals
- 🔊 Excellent weapon sound effects
- ⚡ Smooth performance and offline playability
- 💰 No mandatory real-money purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- ⏱️ Campaign too short (19-21 levels)
- 💸 Aggressive monetization tactics
- 🔄 Progress loss after reinstalling
- ⚙️ Game mechanics feel unbalanced

**Reported bugs**

- Shooting button missing or non-functional after updates
- Rescue mission (Level 3/4) doesn't complete, blocking progression
- Campaign map disappeared after recent update
- Game freezes or won't progress past certain levels
- Armory exit button missing

**Requested features**

- Survival/endless mode with waves
- More campaign levels and missions
- Additional helicopters (V22, KA-58, etc.)
- More weapon variety
- Dogfight/jet combat mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dustoff Z free?

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

### Is Heli Attack 3D free?

Heli Attack 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dustoff Z or Heli Attack 3D?

Dustoff Z is rated higher. Dustoff Z averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Heli Attack 3D averages 3.9 from 137 ratings.

### Do Dustoff Z or Heli Attack 3D have ads?

Heli Attack 3D shows ads; Dustoff Z does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dustoff Z or Heli Attack 3D?

Dustoff Z ships an update every 2 months, and Heli Attack 3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dustoff Z was updated on October 24, 2026 and Heli Attack 3D on October 20, 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.*