# Drone vs Operation

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Operation at none against Drone's 12. Operation also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (81% vs 46%). Drone's advantage is ratings volume (873 vs 64). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drone sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Operation asks for nothing beyond the download.

Operation holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drone has 873 ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Drone's written reviews are positive against 81% of Operation's.

Drone ships an update monthly, Operation every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drone | Operation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (873 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-shadow-strike-3/id1445399402/reviews) | **[4.7 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/operation-anka/id1456835508/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **873** | 64 |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | **81.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 736 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Reliance Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673672114) | [TUSAS - TURK HAVACILIK VE UZAY SANAYI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456835507) |

## What reviewers say

### Drone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-shadow-strike-3/id1445399402)

Engage in intense drone reconnaissance and combat missions. Operate advanced UCAVs with a variety of weapons to support ground troops, raid enemy bases, and dominate in real-time PVP battles. Experience immersive gameplay with realistic targeting and stunning graphics.

**Highlights:** Drone reconnaissance simulation, Real-time PVP battles, Variety of drone types and weapons, Covert missions and air support, Kill-cam finisher, Live events including Zombie mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Premium Weekly pack | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Go Premium Monthly pack | $19.99 | per month |
| Stack of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wingmans Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Alpha Papa Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Wingmans Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hellfire Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| "Bring The Rain" Starter Bund. | $14.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Truckload | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Great graphics
- 💡 Realistic effects
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Paywalls and in-app purchases
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Inconsistent mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- PvP battles disconnecting
- Payload recommendations not working
- Missions not progressing properly
- Drone repair not functioning as expected

**Requested features**

- More levels and missions
- Additional weapons and upgrades
- Improved tutorial and guidance
- Ability to save progress


### Operation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/operation-anka/id1456835508)

Engage in intense aerial combat as a pilot of an unmanned combat vehicle. Complete various missions, including support, infiltration, and rescue, by destroying enemy targets from a first-person perspective. Upgrade your weaponry and hull to face escalating threats.

**Highlights:** First-person aerial combat, Upgradeable weaponry (cannons, missiles, bombs), Multiple mission types (elimination, survival, defense, rescue), Diverse maps and enemy units, Hangar for upgrades and management, Voice-acted commander briefings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great graphics and gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Good for passing time
- 👍 Realistic feel
- 👍 Increasing difficulty

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Level 29 impossible to pass
- 🐛 Weapons are awful
- 🐛 Takes too long to upgrade weapons
- 🐛 Game left unattended
- 🐛 Needs updates

**Reported bugs**

- Level 29 is impossible to pass
- Level 27 is impossible to pass
- Enemies shoot from off-map
- Missiles hit without being seen
- Mission fails even when enemies are killed

**Requested features**

- More weapons
- Add AR feature for supported phones
- Add ATAK 1-2 version
- Add destruction to buildings
- Add night vision mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drone free?

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

### Is Operation free?

Operation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Drone or Operation?

Operation is rated higher. Drone averages 4.3 out of 5 from 873 ratings, while Operation averages 4.7 from 64 ratings.

### Do Drone or Operation have ads?

Drone shows ads; Operation does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drone or Operation?

Drone ships an update monthly, and Operation every 8 days. Most recently, Drone was updated on October 27, 2026 and Operation on October 24, 2026.

---

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