# R vs Wing Fighter

The clearest difference is price: Wing Fighter at Free against R's $4.99. Wing Fighter also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (75% vs 50%). R's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 23) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Wing Fighter is free to download; R costs $4.99 up front. Wing Fighter sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. R asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wing Fighter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wing Fighter has 15K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of R's written reviews are positive against 75% of Wing Fighter's.

## The numbers

| Metric | R | Wing Fighter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r-type-dimensions-ex/id1481162669/reviews) | **[4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wing-fighter/id1562065271/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **75.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#51** |
| Size | 139 MB | 940 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tozai Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/608273541) | [MINIGAME ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459335896) |

## What reviewers say

### R

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r-type-dimensions-ex/id1481162669)

Experience classic arcade shoot 'em up action with two iconic titles. Battle through 14 stages with the ability to switch between retro 2D and modern 3D graphics on the fly. Enjoy reimagined music and a new infinite mode for endless challenges.

**Highlights:** Two classic arcade titles included, Switch between 2D and 3D graphics, 14 Bydo-infested stages, Reimagined music arrangements, Infinite game mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wing Fighter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wing-fighter/id1562065271)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Grossing · Action, #131 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

Engage in thrilling aerial combat as an air force pilot in this free arcade shooter. Blast through waves of enemies and challenging bosses with a vast arsenal of equipment and powerful skills. Protect the skies and climb the leaderboards in this retro-inspired, modern combat flight action game.

**Highlights:** Shoot down enemy fighters and bosses, Enrich equipment arsenal with hundreds of items, Choose strong fighters with multiple attributes, Hundreds of combat buffs for varied strategies, Unlock battle scenes and levels, Improve fighter power and climb leaderboards, Mysterious talent system with Roguelike elements

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Epic Selectable Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| First Charge Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Special Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Recruitment Daily Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advance Daily Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank II | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Daily Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Three-Day Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Titan Chest Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Deepspace Treasure Pack III | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Daily Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank III | $9.99 | one-time |
| Allied Squadrons | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Three-Day Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Battle Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank IV | $19.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big chest of diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 🎮 Addictive and engaging
- 🎨 Customizable fighter
- 💰 Generous rewards for watching ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Too many ads required for progression
- 💰 Expensive ad-free option
- 🕹️ Repetitive levels and enemies
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes
- Rewards not being properly awarded
- Progression issues after updates

**Requested features**

- More diverse enemy and level designs
- Ability to save progress across devices
- Improved balancing and difficulty curve
- More frequent content updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is R free?

R costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wing Fighter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, R or Wing Fighter?

Wing Fighter is rated higher. R averages 4.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Wing Fighter averages 4.7 from 15K ratings.

### Do R or Wing Fighter have ads?

Wing Fighter shows ads; R does not.

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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.*