# Operation vs Gunship Operator 3D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Operation at 100% against Gunship Operator 3D's 43%. Operation also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 21) and ads (none vs shown). Gunship Operator 3D's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 6) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gunship Operator 3D sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Operation asks for nothing beyond the download.

Operation holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gunship Operator 3D has 24K 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 43% of Gunship Operator 3D's.

Operation ships an update monthly, Gunship Operator 3D weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Operation | Gunship Operator 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/operation-atak/id1479669768/reviews)** | [4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunship-operator-3d/id1672368370/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 42.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 796 MB | 454 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) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## 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


### Gunship Operator 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunship-operator-3d/id1672368370)

Pilot a military gunship and engage in combat missions worldwide. Upgrade your weapons and tools to enhance your effectiveness in defeating enemies. Experience intense aerial warfare from a unique perspective.

**Highlights:** Pilot military gunship, Global combat missions, Weapon and tool upgrades, Defeat enemies, Intense aerial warfare

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Presidential Pass Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Small Energy Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Oil Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Presidential Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle - Special Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coin Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3-in-1 Mega Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Presidential Pass | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🚀 Great graphics
- 💡 Variety of weapons
- 🎮 Enjoyable game experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive missions
- 🔒 Locked weapons difficult to obtain
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Audio issues after ads
- Ads freezing the game
- Progression bugs (e.g., no promotion)
- Enemies not appearing as intended

**Requested features**

- Custom loadout options
- More challenging missions
- Ability to unlock all weapons
- Reduced ads or ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Operation free?

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

### Is Gunship Operator 3D free?

Gunship Operator 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Operation or Gunship Operator 3D?

Operation is rated higher. Operation averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Gunship Operator 3D averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.

### Do Operation or Gunship Operator 3D have ads?

Gunship Operator 3D shows ads; Operation does not.

### Which is updated more often, Operation or Gunship Operator 3D?

Operation ships an update monthly, and Gunship Operator 3D weekly. Most recently, Operation was updated on October 15, 2026 and Gunship Operator 3D on October 24, 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.*