# Drone vs Heli Attack 3D

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drone | Heli Attack 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (871 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-shadow-strike-3/id1445399402/reviews)** | [3.9 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heli-attack-3d/id6450176328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **871** | 136 |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **60.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Reliance Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673672114) | [Andriy Pidvirnyy](https://appshunter.io/developer/435365746) |

## 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


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