# Fighter Command vs Warplanes

Fighter Command and Warplanes both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Warplanes's written reviews are positive against 0% of Fighter Command's. Warplanes also leads on ratings volume (377 vs 8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). Fighter Command's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Warplanes sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Fighter Command asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Fighter Command against 4.5 for Warplanes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Warplanes has 377 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Fighter Command's written reviews are positive against 85% of Warplanes's.

Fighter Command ships an update every 2 days, Warplanes every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fighter Command | Warplanes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighter-command/id1468042612/reviews) | **[4.5 (377 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warplanes-ww1-sky-aces/id1474377294/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **377** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **85.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Michael Moore](https://appshunter.io/developer/293924567) | [Teresa Dymek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1108488686) |

## What reviewers say

### Fighter Command

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighter-command/id1468042612)

Pilot a fighter plane in this top-scrolling arcade game set during World War II. Shoot down enemy bombers and fighters while dodging their attacks to survive.

**Highlights:** Second World War theme, Top-scrolling gameplay, Pilot a fighter plane, Shoot down enemy aircraft, Dodge enemy fire

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Warplanes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warplanes-ww1-sky-aces/id1474377294)

Experience WWI aerial combat as a legendary Sky Ace. Pilot over 30 historical aircraft, engage in intense dogfights, and manage your squadron in this immersive flight simulator. Choose between arcade-style action or strategic base management across multiple campaigns.

**Highlights:** WWI aerial combat simulation, Pilot over 30 historical planes, Pilot Mode for action, Squadron Leader Mode for strategy, 3 historical campaigns, Plane customization and upgrades

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertisements | $0.99 | one-time |
| S.E.5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Airco DH.4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| HP 400 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sopwith Tri. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fokker Dr.I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Z-S R4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| All nations planes | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2800 Gold | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great graphics and plane models
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Customizable planes and factions
- 👍 Historically accurate
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay loop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔧 Controls can be tricky to master
- 💰 Some planes locked behind paywall
- 🤖 AI can be inconsistent

**Reported bugs**

- Voice lines not matching faction
- Carrier ships not spawning correctly
- Awards and progress not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer mode
- Introduce flyable zeppelins
- Expand plane and faction selection
- Improve cockpit view and first-person controls
- Implement more realistic damage and flight mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fighter Command free?

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

### Is Warplanes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fighter Command or Warplanes?

Warplanes is rated higher. Fighter Command averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Warplanes averages 4.5 from 377 ratings.

### Do Fighter Command or Warplanes have ads?

Warplanes shows ads; Fighter Command does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fighter Command or Warplanes?

Fighter Command ships an update every 2 days, and Warplanes every 6 months. Most recently, Fighter Command was updated on November 3, 2026 and Warplanes on November 3, 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.*