# Real Time Shields vs Carpet Bombing 3

Real Time Shields and Carpet Bombing 3 both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Carpet Bombing 3's written reviews are positive against 37% of Real Time Shields's. Carpet Bombing 3 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Real Time Shields's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 1.2K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Real Time Shields sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Carpet Bombing 3 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Real Time Shields against 4.7 for Carpet Bombing 3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Real Time Shields has 20K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Real Time Shields's written reviews are positive against 85% of Carpet Bombing 3's.

Real Time Shields ships an update every 9 days, Carpet Bombing 3 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Real Time Shields | Carpet Bombing 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-time-shields/id1488739987/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carpet-bombing-3/id6475202872/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 36.9% of reviews | **84.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 373 MB | 304 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) | [Synthetic Mind AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1256122836) |

## What reviewers say

### Real Time Shields

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-time-shields/id1488739987)

Defend your base by drawing defensive formations in real-time. Your troops will follow your commands as waves of invaders attack from various angles. Upgrade your units and equipment to survive increasingly challenging battles and defeat epic bosses.

**Highlights:** Draw defensive formations, Real-time troop command, Wave-based enemy attacks, Unit and equipment upgrades, Physics-based combat, Epic boss fights

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins (Tier 0) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins (Tier 1) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads (Interstitials) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads (Rewarded) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Early Adopter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins (Tier 2) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coins (Tier 3) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spartan Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins (Tier 4) | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great concept
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
- 💰 Good value for free game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive and boring
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔒 Lack of strategy
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrades and progress not saving
- Ads not working properly
- Performance issues and lag

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Increased difficulty and challenge
- New unit types and formations
- Customization options
- Endless/survival mode


### Carpet Bombing 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carpet-bombing-3/id6475202872)

Engage in aerial combat by flying an aircraft and destroying various enemies across diverse terrains. Features a new roguelike mode with persistent upgrades, a skill tree, and wingmen support. Enjoy destructible environments and endless fun with randomly generated maps.

**Highlights:** Roguelike game mode, Skill tree and wingmen, Varied enemy types, Destructible terrain, Aircraft upgrades and power-ups, Randomly generated maps

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Gold Stars | $1.09 | one-time |
| F-35 | $1.49 | one-time |
| Rafale M1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| A-10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| B1 Lancer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Apache AH-64 | $2.99 | one-time |
| F-22 | $2.99 | one-time |
| F-117 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of stars | $5.49 | one-time |
| Chest of stars | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game with increasing difficulty
- 👍 No ads between matches
- 👍 No need to pay-to-win
- 👍 Easy to play and very addicting
- 👍 Tight controls and fun missions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Ads can be intrusive after dying
- 🐛 Enemy AI can be frustrating at times
- 🐛 Difficulty can be unbalanced at times
- 🐛 Lack of weapon loadout customization

**Reported bugs**

- Ammo 'dots' not showing up correctly
- Ability to exceed max weapon count
- End level text appearing twice
- Crashes on certain levels or missions

**Requested features**

- More free and diverse aircraft options
- Improved level design and visuals
- Ability to switch between munitions
- More campaign levels and challenges
- Expanded story mode and animations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Real Time Shields free?

Real Time Shields is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Carpet Bombing 3 free?

Carpet Bombing 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Real Time Shields or Carpet Bombing 3?

Carpet Bombing 3 is rated higher. Real Time Shields averages 4.7 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Carpet Bombing 3 averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Real Time Shields or Carpet Bombing 3 have ads?

Both Real Time Shields and Carpet Bombing 3 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Real Time Shields or Carpet Bombing 3?

Real Time Shields ships an update every 9 days, and Carpet Bombing 3 fortnightly. Most recently, Real Time Shields was updated on November 9, 2026 and Carpet Bombing 3 on November 8, 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.*