# Wind Wings (Premium) vs Apex Drift

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Wind Wings (Premium) at 43 against Apex Drift's 1. Wind Wings (Premium) also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Apex Drift's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wind Wings (Premium) sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Apex Drift sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wind Wings (Premium) holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Wings (Premium) has 43 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Wind Wings (Premium) ships an update every 2 months, Apex Drift fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Wings (Premium) | Apex Drift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-wings-premium/id1547214584/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apex-drift/id6777362579/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 159 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gcenter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473786034) | [Veratus Group Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896540975) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Wings (Premium)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-wings-premium/id1547214584)

Engage in thrilling space combat as a soldier transported to the future. Pilot powerful warships, battle alien monsters, and protect Earth in this immersive shoot 'em up experience. Upgrade your aircraft and customize your fleet to overcome challenging missions across the galaxy.

**Highlights:** Futuristic space combat adventure, Pilot multiple unique aircraft, Battle diverse alien monsters, Upgrade and customize warships, Assistants to boost combat ability, Diverse missions and rewards, Immersive visuals and sound

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DISCOVERY PACKAGE | $0.99 | one-time |
| GCOIN X20 | $0.99 | one-time |
| BEGINNER PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| BATTLE PASS | $4.99 | one-time |
| BOSS VICTORY | $4.99 | one-time |
| COMBO | $4.99 | one-time |
| GEM 3650 | $7.99 | one-time |
| GALAXY VICTORY | $9.99 | one-time |
| NEW BATTLE PASS | $9.99 | one-time |


### Apex Drift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apex-drift/id6777362579)

Experience a neon-geometry roguelite shooter where your ship auto-fires, allowing you to focus on dodging and strategic upgrades. Navigate through hundreds of stages across five sectors, facing challenging bosses and collecting unique build combinations. Save your progress at every stage and continue your run later.

**Highlights:** Auto-fire combat, 15 in-run upgrades, 100 stages across five sectors, Ten multi-form bosses, Two retries per sector, Save progress at every stage, 9 unlockable ships

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XP Pack — Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vanguard — Rail Lance Ship | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tempest — Plasma Storm Ship | $3.99 | one-time |
| XP Pack - Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Seraph — Swarm Hive Ship | $4.99 | one-time |
| XP Pack - Large | $9.99 | one-time |
| Zeus Cannon | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wind Wings (Premium) free?

Wind Wings (Premium) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Apex Drift free?

Apex Drift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wind Wings (Premium) or Apex Drift?

Wind Wings (Premium) is rated higher. Wind Wings (Premium) averages 4.3 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Apex Drift averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Wind Wings (Premium) or Apex Drift have ads?

Neither Wind Wings (Premium) nor Apex Drift shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wind Wings (Premium) or Apex Drift?

Wind Wings (Premium) ships an update every 2 months, and Apex Drift fortnightly. Most recently, Wind Wings (Premium) was updated on November 7, 2026 and Apex Drift on October 31, 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.*