# Idle Air Force Base vs Canal Constructor

The clearest difference is update cadence: Idle Air Force Base at every 5 weeks against Canal Constructor's every 4 months. Idle Air Force Base also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 1.4K). Canal Constructor's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 37%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Air Force Base sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Canal Constructor sells 8 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 Idle Air Force Base against 4.8 for Canal Constructor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Air Force Base has 20K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Idle Air Force Base's written reviews are positive against 50% of Canal Constructor's.

Idle Air Force Base ships an update every 5 weeks, Canal Constructor every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Air Force Base | Canal Constructor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-air-force-base/id1494715412/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canal-constructor/id6739828949/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 274 MB | 254 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IsCool Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/567562644) | [Solid Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625798412) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Canal Constructor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canal-constructor/id6739828949)

Build and manage a tiered canal system in this idle simulation game. Operate locks to control water levels, guide cargo ships for profit, and upgrade your infrastructure to become a water trade tycoon. Strategize and optimize your waterways for a relaxing yet engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Manage tiered canal systems, Operate locks to control water levels, Guide cargo ships for profit, Upgrade locks and expand waterways, Idle gameplay and simulation, Canal construction strategy

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| diamonds_1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| diamonds_2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7 Days no ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| diamonds_3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanently remove ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| diamonds_4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| diamonds_5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| diamonds_6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Excellent
- 🕰 Time killer
- 👍 Very good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Filled with ads
- ⏱ Forced long ads
- 🙄 Ads ruin gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Ads make game unplayable

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads
- Allow skipping ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Air Force Base free?

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

### Is Canal Constructor free?

Canal Constructor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Canal Constructor is rated higher. Idle Air Force Base averages 4.7 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Canal Constructor averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Idle Air Force Base or Canal Constructor have ads?

Both Idle Air Force Base and Canal Constructor show ads.

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

Idle Air Force Base ships an update every 5 weeks, and Canal Constructor every 4 months. Most recently, Idle Air Force Base was updated on October 17, 2026 and Canal Constructor on October 15, 2026.

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