Comparison

Operation vs Drone Modern War

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

Drone Modern War

Experience modern warfare by controlling drones to strike enemy targets. Engage in thrilling aerial combat, eliminating tanks, fighter jets, and helicopters. Earn war honors by achieving victory.

Highlights
  • Control drones for aerial combat
  • Strike enemy tanks, jets, and helicopters
  • Experience modern warfare simulation
  • Spectacular combat scenes
  • Thrilling and immersive gameplay
Features
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Drone Modern War is a simulation game for modern warfare, where you can experience air missiles hitting enemy targets and experience real air strikes. You need to control drones to fly, and then carry out military strikes on target tanks, fighter jets, helicopters, etc. The scene is spectacular and brings you an unprecedented thrilling experience. Quickly join the battle, eliminate all enemies, and obtain the honor of war!

Screenshots

Operation4 screens
Drone Modern War4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Operation at none against Drone Modern War's 10. Operation also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (81% vs 50%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Drone Modern War sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Operation asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Operation against 4.7 for Drone Modern War. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 67 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Operation's written reviews are positive against 50% of Drone Modern War's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Operation ships an update every 8 days, Drone Modern War every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Operation versus Drone Modern War: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOperationDrone Modern War
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (64 ratings) — better4.7 (67 ratings)
Positive reviews81.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6467 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size736 MB234 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperTUSAS - TURK HAVACILIK VE UZAY SANAYI ANONIM SIRKETI雷 王

Customer experience

Operation

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

Drone Modern War

All ratings65 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral4.6%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Drone Modern War

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Operation

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Drone Modern War

One-time10
  • Coin x10000$1.99
  • Base Coin x8000$1.99
  • NO Ads$1.99
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  • Base Coin x15000$2.99
  • Coin x30000$4.99
  • Base Coin x30000$5.99
  • Coin x50000$6.99
  • F2A$9.99
  • AC130$14.99
  • Special Package$24.99

Questions

Is Operation free?
Operation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drone Modern War free?
Drone Modern War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Operation or Drone Modern War?
Operation is rated higher. Operation averages 4.7 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Drone Modern War averages 4.7 from 67 ratings.
Do Operation or Drone Modern War have ads?
Drone Modern War shows ads; Operation does not.
Which is updated more often, Operation or Drone Modern War?
Operation ships an update every 8 days, and Drone Modern War every 5 months. Most recently, Operation was updated on November 2, 2026 and Drone Modern War on November 3, 2026.

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