Comparison

Operation vs Mortar Field

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

Head to head
About

Operation

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
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Operation: ANKA is an action game developed by the one of the pioneering Turkish game developer studios called: Udo Games and Otto Games, which is centered around the UACV manufactured by the most prominent unmanned air combat vehicle company called Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). It falls on you to accomplish the mission when the land units rise their gazes upon the sky, in the middle of the most intense heat of the battle. Destroy all targets and complete the missions by shooting from a first person point of view, at enemy units, with the ANKA-S in your control which is the production of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) while the presence of the enemy gradually intensifies at the turn of the tides of battle. You’ll assume the role of an UACV pilot to carry out your orders given by by a voice acted commander. These missions will include; aerial expedition flights, providing support for land units which infiltrate enemy bases and the rescue of civilians. Don’t forget: “The future is in the skies!” Operation: ANKA is in an imaginary region under the reign of conflict and terror where live under fatal threat and fear, in an environment where the enemy forces occupy in great numbers. The story so far: A group of scientists and engineers specialized in defense technology are working in a secluded and concealed military base, on a very powerful and secret weapon, designed for the ANKA-S: an UACV manufactured by TAI. When an unknown terrorist organization with unknown aims which insistently hides its identity, appears and attacks the secret military base, the series of events go for worse, leads to a ravaging war. The battle now spreads everywhere, lands its toll on the innocent civilian population. Now it’s the player’s duty to stop this madness. Features: - Serial firing cannon, missile and bomb which can be upgraded as three main types of armament and 11 genuine weapons with all unique mechanics. - 7 types of upgrades including: fire rate, damage and cooldown period. - 2 different basic ANKA-S hull upgrade. - A comprehensive hangar screen where purchases, upgrades, assembly and dismantling are performed and player scores can be observed. - 27 different missions in 4 different types with the theme of elimination, survival, defense, protection and rescue - 27 different maps in 4 different geographical themes - 6 different types of enemy units - 4 different types of enemy boss units - 7 different types of allied units - Genuine voices and briefings recorded by audio artists (only in Turkish language)

About

Mortar Field

Engage in intense battles to destroy enemies and the environment. Your objective is to demolish everything in sight, leaving behind a landscape of ruins. Enjoy the satisfaction of your destructive creations.

Highlights
  • Mark and target enemies
  • Destroy enemies and environment
  • Create ruins
  • Satisfying destruction mechanics
Features
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Mark your enemies. Your only mission is blow up your enemies and whatever you see in the battleground. When you finish your job, just lean back and look at your master piece. Don't worry! there will be ruins in everywhere which is made by you.

Screenshots

Operation4 screens
Mortar Field4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Operation at 81% against Mortar Field's 17%. Operation also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Operation holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Operation's written reviews are positive against 17% of Mortar Field's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Operation ships an update every 8 days, Mortar Field every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Operation versus Mortar Field: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOperationMortar Field
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (64 ratings) — better2.0 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews81.1% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings64 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 23 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size736 MB201 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTUSAS - TURK HAVACILIK VE UZAY SANAYI ANONIM SIRKETIOzgur Taskin

Customer experience

Operation

All ratings62 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive81.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative14.4%

Mortar Field

All ratings15 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

Bugs and requests

Operation

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • 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
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  • Sound not working without headphones
  • Turret makes shooting sound even when not shooting

Requested features

10 requests
  • More weapons
  • Add AR feature for supported phones
  • Add ATAK 1-2 version
  • Add destruction to buildings
  • Add night vision mode
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  • Add Takeoff and landing sequence
  • Add more levels
  • Add more than one drone
  • Add online battle mode
  • Add English language option for announcements

Mortar Field

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Operation

No in-app purchases

None

Mortar Field

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Operation free?
Operation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mortar Field free?
Mortar Field is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Operation or Mortar Field?
Operation is rated higher. Operation averages 4.7 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Mortar Field averages 2.0 from 15 ratings.
Do Operation or Mortar Field have ads?
Mortar Field shows ads; Operation does not.
Which is updated more often, Operation or Mortar Field?
Operation ships an update every 8 days, and Mortar Field every 23 months. Most recently, Operation was updated on November 2, 2026 and Mortar Field on November 5, 2026.

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