# Fighter Command vs Air Defense

Fighter Command and Air Defense both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 47% of Air Defense's written reviews are positive against 0% of Fighter Command's. Air Defense also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.4). Fighter Command's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Air Defense sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Air Defense. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Air Defense has 3.3K 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 47% of Air Defense's.

Fighter Command ships an update every 2 days, Air Defense every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fighter Command | Air Defense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighter-command/id1468042612/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-defense-airplane-shooting/id6443792400/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **46.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 287 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Michael Moore](https://appshunter.io/developer/293924567) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## 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


### Air Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-defense-airplane-shooting/id6443792400)

Engage in thrilling aerial combat as a lone tank defending against waves of enemy aircraft. Aim, shoot, and upgrade your tank to survive increasingly challenging missions across diverse landscapes. Experience intense dogfights with modern graphics and realistic sound effects.

**Highlights:** Action airplane shooter gameplay, Defend against various aircraft, Upgrade tank capabilities, Unlock new scenic locations, Modern graphics and effects, Realistic sound design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoAds | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Exhilarating gameplay
- 🎮 Fun and enjoyable
- 📱 Good for mobile play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Guns stop firing after a while
- 🔍 Lack of variety in levels and enemies
- 💰 Too many ads and in-app purchases
- 🔧 Issues with upgrading and changing guns

**Reported bugs**

- Guns not firing properly
- Inability to change guns despite upgrades
- Game progress halting after certain levels

**Requested features**

- More planes and turrets
- Different enemy aircraft and tanks
- Endless/survival mode
- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fighter Command free?

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

### Is Air Defense free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fighter Command or Air Defense?

Air Defense is rated higher. Fighter Command averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Air Defense averages 4.5 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Fighter Command or Air Defense have ads?

Air Defense shows ads; Fighter Command does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fighter Command or Air Defense?

Fighter Command ships an update every 2 days, and Air Defense every 2 months. Most recently, Fighter Command was updated on October 23, 2026 and Air Defense on October 30, 2026.

---

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