# Operation vs Idle Air Force Base

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Operation at 100% against Idle Air Force Base's 37%. Operation also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). Idle Air Force Base's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 6). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Air Force Base sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Operation asks for nothing beyond the download.

Operation holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Air Force Base has 20K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Operation's written reviews are positive against 37% of Idle Air Force Base's.

Operation ships an update monthly, Idle Air Force Base every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Operation | Idle Air Force Base |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/operation-atak/id1479669768/reviews)** | [4.7 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-air-force-base/id1494715412/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 37.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 796 MB | 274 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TUSAS - TURK HAVACILIK VE UZAY SANAYI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456835507) | [IsCool Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/567562644) |

## What reviewers say

### Operation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/operation-atak/id1479669768)

Engage in intense aerial combat as an ATAK pilot. Complete diverse missions, destroy enemy targets, and provide support for ground units in this action-packed flight simulator.

**Highlights:** Serial firing cannon, missile, and flare armament, Upgradeable weapon systems, Multiple mission types (elimination, survival, defense, rescue), Variety of enemy and allied units, Customizable skins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Idle Air Force Base

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-air-force-base/id1494715412)

Build and train the ultimate Air Force in this strategic idle game. Manage rigorous training programs, deploy advanced aircraft, and engage in epic battles to conquer cities and countries worldwide.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade Air Force base, Train pilots and squadrons, Deploy fighter jets and drones, Engage in strategic battles, Conquer cities and countries, Unlock various aircraft

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Customisation Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Air Force Commander | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| No More Ads Special | $5.99 | one-time |
| Flying Ace Special | $7.99 | one-time |
| No More Ads! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stack of coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Flying Ace | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Coins Special | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast progression
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 Realistic aircraft
- 👍 Enjoyable war mode

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy tutorial
- 🐛 Inconsistent battle outcomes
- 🐛 Offline earnings issues
- 💰 Expensive upgrades
- 💰 Aggressive monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing after short playtime
- Incorrect plane counts in hangar
- Inability to close war screen
- Disappearing troops after app switch

**Requested features**

- Allow manual control of aircraft in battles
- Improve offline earnings and progression
- Add more strategic depth to war mode
- Optimize performance on weaker devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Operation free?

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

### Is Idle Air Force Base free?

Idle Air Force Base is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Operation or Idle Air Force Base?

Operation is rated higher. Operation averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Idle Air Force Base averages 4.7 from 20K ratings.

### Do Operation or Idle Air Force Base have ads?

Idle Air Force Base shows ads; Operation does not.

### Which is updated more often, Operation or Idle Air Force Base?

Operation ships an update monthly, and Idle Air Force Base every 5 weeks. Most recently, Operation was updated on October 24, 2026 and Idle Air Force Base on October 27, 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.*