# Fighter Pilot vs Tac

The clearest difference is price: Fighter Pilot at Free against Tac's $1.99. Fighter Pilot also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 3). Tac's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Fighter Pilot is free to download; Tac costs $1.99 up front. Fighter Pilot sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Tac asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tac holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fighter Pilot has 3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Fighter Pilot ships an update every 2 months, Tac every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fighter Pilot | Tac |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighter-pilot-heavyfire/id1555426750/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tac-tums/id6783139901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 786 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Threye](https://appshunter.io/developer/903373264) | [Carlos Sanchez Valenciano](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783139903) |

## What reviewers say

### Fighter Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighter-pilot-heavyfire/id1555426750)

Engage in fast-paced arcade aerial combat as a fighter pilot. Command iconic modern jet aircraft, unleash heavy firepower, and dominate the skies. Progress through levels, upgrade your planes, and customize them with real-world inspired weaponry.

**Highlights:** Iconic modern jet aircraft, Progressive hangar system, Aircraft performance upgrades, Real-world inspired weaponry, Immersive visuals and environments, Progressive difficulty levels

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Gold Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 750 Gold Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium User Discounted Price | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium User Without Discount | $11.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Gold Coins | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good graphics
- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Free epic crates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and loading issues
- 🐛 Lost progress and unlocked planes
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Unavoidable missiles

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing on launch
- Losing progress and unlocked content
- Bugs in specific levels (Chapter 5, Level 6)
- Planes becoming locked after unlocking

**Requested features**

- More aircraft variety (fighter jets, helicopters)
- Advanced maneuverability (loops, barrel rolls)
- Multiplayer mode
- More levels and chapters
- Improved physics and realism


### Tac

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tac-tums/id6783139901)

Embark on a pixel art adventure as a young boy who enters a dream world to rescue his beloved Yaya. Discover magical powers that transform your abilities, explore vibrant landscapes inspired by Venezuela, and overcome challenges through classic 2D platforming and light action. The game offers a heartwarming story with rewarding gameplay for those who value patience and precision.

**Highlights:** Pixel art adventure with emotional story, Dreamlike worlds inspired by Venezuela, Unlockable magical transformations, Classic 2D platforming, Light action and simple puzzles, Progression elements and upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fighter Pilot free?

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

### Is Tac free?

Tac costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fighter Pilot or Tac?

Tac is rated higher. Fighter Pilot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Tac averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Fighter Pilot or Tac have ads?

Fighter Pilot shows ads; Tac does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fighter Pilot or Tac?

Fighter Pilot ships an update every 2 months, and Tac every 5 days. Most recently, Fighter Pilot was updated on October 22, 2026 and Tac on October 22, 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.*