# Dogfight Arcade vs Gunship Operator 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Gunship Operator 3D at 4.6 against Dogfight Arcade's 3.0. Gunship Operator 3D also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 2). Dogfight Arcade's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gunship Operator 3D sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Dogfight Arcade asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gunship Operator 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gunship Operator 3D has 24K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dogfight Arcade | Gunship Operator 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dogfight-arcade/id1547417031/reviews) | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunship-operator-3d/id1672368370/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 43.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 454 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Felix Katzenberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547417033) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Dogfight Arcade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dogfight-arcade/id1547417031)

Engage in thrilling 2D aerial combat with a variety of power-ups.  Progress through challenging missions or challenge friends in local multiplayer. Upgrade your aircraft to dominate the skies.

**Highlights:** 2D arcade shooter gameplay, Multiple arcade power-ups, 11 campaign missions, Local multiplayer mode, Plane upgrades (HP, ammo, damage)

**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 (10)**

| 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 |
| Ticket Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Presidential Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3-in-1 Mega Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $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 Dogfight Arcade free?

Dogfight Arcade 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, Dogfight Arcade or Gunship Operator 3D?

Gunship Operator 3D is rated higher. Dogfight Arcade averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Gunship Operator 3D averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.

### Do Dogfight Arcade or Gunship Operator 3D have ads?

Both Dogfight Arcade and Gunship Operator 3D show ads.

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

Dogfight Arcade ships an update weekly, and Gunship Operator 3D weekly. Most recently, Dogfight Arcade was updated on November 3, 2026 and Gunship Operator 3D on November 7, 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.*