Comparison

Drone vs Heli Attack 3D

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

Head to head
About

Drone

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
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Soldier! The eye in the sky is back, wafting through the air - silent but deadly. Your enemies won’t see you coming, and before they realize, it’ll be too late. Drone Shadow Strike 3 delivers the most intense free-to-play Drone reconnaissance simulation on mobile. Drop-in, Gear up and compete. Help the ground troops who are left to survive with shadow strikes. Drone Shadow Strike is back with evolved war action and advanced military arsenal to push the excitement of first-person shooter games even further. Drone Shadow Strike 3 carries forward the legacy of its predecessor. It's time to enter the battlefield, strategize your moves, and test your skills to dominate the resistance and bring world peace. Operate the world’s best UCAVs and shoot your way through a series of action-filled covert missions, using ultra-high-tech equipment and weapons including rockets, missiles, Bombs, gunships, cannons, etc. Disrupt the enemy control, provide close Air Support, and raid Enemy Bases worldwide before they take you out. REALISTIC TARGETING SYSTEM Strategize your attacks with MALE (Mid Altitude Long Endurance) Drones for precision targeting and HALE (High Altitude Long Endurance) Drones for greater area damage - Take aim through your crosshairs and complete missions and challenges REAL-TIME PVP BATTLES Enter ARMS RACE and challenge other pilots in the game for exciting PVP Battles. This synchronous multiplayer game mode will see 5 players race through a gauntlet of 10 random challenges where each challenge features a different weapon. Pilot with the highest completion rate, WINS! LIVE EVENTS - Immersive Gameplay - Compete with players engaged in FPS battles with real-world inspired environments - Choose your style - Go with epic explosions or stick to covert guns-a-blaze gameplay - Complete missions - Survive through high tension enemy attacks or escort your on-ground battalion to safety - Top the Leader-boards - Master your shooting skills and win fabulous rewards - Play The Zombie Events - Unleash fire into the dead from your Drones. KILL-CAM FINISHER - Cement your victory with the Kill-Cam Finisher - Lock-in on your target and follow your kill to its destruction - The slow-mo style adds to the drama and the satisfaction MASSIVE BATTLE MAPS - Gaze upon next-gen GFX that allow for an unprecedented rendering of environments - Adapt to changing terrain & fog, switching between regular UAV Dash-cam and FLIR Thermal Cam - Improved SFX and voice acting will immerse you in dire scenarios FEATURES: - Fly different types of gunships, from prototypes to official in-service aircraft! - Defend, Survive, Strike or Escort - Simple and easy intuitive touch controls - Command the battle with your fingertip - 49 missions in 8 real-world inspired campaigns - 4 types of weapons and 42 ways to light‘em up - 7 Additional enhancements - Dominate the battlefield with airstrikes, nukes & more! - 20 official Ranks - Start as an army Airman Basic and rise up to command as a Master General Soldier! Your country needs you. Dominate the resistance and show them the marksman you are. Be the Ultimate Combat Commander and make your squad proud. May victory belong to you! Over and Out! The game is completely free to play but some in-game items require an in-app payment. You can turn off the payment feature by disabling in-app purchases on your device. Like us: https://www.facebook.com/reliancegames/ Follow us: https://twitter.com/RelianceGames Watch us: http://www.youtube.com/reliancegames Visit us: http://www.reliancegames.com Privacy Policy - https://www.reliancegames.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA) - https://www.reliancegames.com/eula/

About

Heli Attack 3D

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
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As an armed helicopter pilot, provide fire support for ground forces! Attack relentlessly and dominate the battlefield!

Screenshots

Drone4 screens
Heli Attack 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Drone at 4.3 against Heli Attack 3D's 3.9. Drone also leads on ratings volume (871 vs 136). Heli Attack 3D's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 46%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Drone sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Heli Attack 3D sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Drone holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drone has 871 ratings behind it against 136, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Drone's written reviews are positive against 61% of Heli Attack 3D's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drone ships an update monthly, Heli Attack 3D every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Drone versus Heli Attack 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDroneHeli Attack 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (871 ratings) — better3.9 (136 ratings)
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews60.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings871 — better136
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB1.2 GB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperReliance GamesAndriy Pidvirnyy

Customer experience

Drone

All ratings871 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral7.2%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews212 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral19.8%
Negative34.0%

Heli Attack 3D

All ratings136 ratings
Positive69.9%
Neutral10.3%
Negative19.9%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive60.6%
Neutral12.1%
Negative27.3%

User reviews

Drone

From 871 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Heli Attack 3D

From 136 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Drone

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • PvP battles disconnecting
  • Payload recommendations not working
  • Missions not progressing properly
  • Drone repair not functioning as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and missions
  • Additional weapons and upgrades
  • Improved tutorial and guidance
  • Ability to save progress

Heli Attack 3D

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 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
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  • Collision detection issues with tower enemies
  • Game crashes on startup
  • Incompatibility with some iPad models
  • Mission briefing audio missing
  • Progress and rewards reset after app reinstall

Requested features

14 requests
  • Survival/endless mode with waves
  • More campaign levels and missions
  • Additional helicopters (V22, KA-58, etc.)
  • More weapon variety
  • Dogfight/jet combat mode
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  • Manual/toggle shooting controls
  • Difficulty selection options
  • Controller support
  • Campaign map restoration
  • Grenade launcher weapon
  • Gold rewards beyond level 25
  • Ground allies that assist in combat
  • Closer helicopter positioning to action
  • Mission variety and creativity

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Drone

Subscriptions2
  • Go Premium Weekly pack$9.997 Days
  • Go Premium Monthly pack$19.991 Month
One-time10
  • Stack of Gold$4.99
  • Wingmans Pack$4.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
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  • Pile of Gold$9.99
  • Alpha Papa Pack$9.99
  • Wingmans Plus$9.99
  • Hellfire Plus$9.99
  • "Bring The Rain" Starter Bund.$14.99
  • Crate of Gold$19.99
  • Truckload$29.99
2 purchases

Heli Attack 3D

One-time2
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Drone free?
Drone 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, Drone or Heli Attack 3D?
Drone is rated higher. Drone averages 4.3 out of 5 from 871 ratings, while Heli Attack 3D averages 3.9 from 136 ratings.
Do Drone or Heli Attack 3D have ads?
Both Drone and Heli Attack 3D show ads.
Which is updated more often, Drone or Heli Attack 3D?
Drone ships an update monthly, and Heli Attack 3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Drone was updated on September 21, 2026 and Heli Attack 3D on July 6, 2026.

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