# Air Support! vs Base Defense!

The clearest difference is rating: Base Defense! at 4.7 against Air Support!'s 4.3. Air Support!'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Air Support! sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Base Defense! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Base Defense! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 10K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Air Support!'s written reviews are positive against 22% of Base Defense!'s.

Air Support! ships an update every 2 weeks, Base Defense! weekly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Air Support! | Base Defense! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-support/id1626029748/reviews) | **[4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/base-defense/id1628006501/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 10K |
| Positive reviews | 17.1% of reviews | **22.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 616 MB | 282 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Air Support!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-support/id1626029748)

Take control of an armed aircraft to defend your base from enemy forces. Destroy enemy buildings, bridges, and vehicles to prevent them from advancing and conquering your territory.

**Highlights:** Control armed aircraft, Defend your base, Destroy enemy buildings, Destroy bridges, Destroy vehicles, Explode gas tanks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Bundle 1 No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Bundle 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Bundle 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Bundle 2 No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Bundle 3 No Ads | $15.99 | one-time |
| Coin Bundle 3 | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game concept
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🕹️ Good time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 💰 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔒 Paid ad removal doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or going black screen
- Purchased upgrades not saving
- Targeting issues causing friendly fire

**Requested features**

- More levels and difficulty options
- Additional weapons and upgrades
- Offline play mode
- Improved ad-removal system


### Base Defense!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/base-defense/id1628006501)

Lead your community, manage resources, and defend your base from enemies. Explore new areas to rescue civilians and expand your territory. Upgrade your character and hire workers to strengthen your defenses and conquer new bases.

**Highlights:** Base defense and expansion, Resource management, Enemy combat and boss battles, Civilian rescue and community building, Character upgrades, Worker hiring

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Interesting concept
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Potential for more levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Severe performance issues and lag
- 💰 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🚫 Paid 'no ads' option doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Workers and upgrades not functioning properly
- Progress not saving correctly
- Inconsistent and unreliable gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add sound and music
- Improve progression and longevity
- Reduce reliance on ads
- Fix bugs and optimize performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Air Support! free?

Air Support! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Base Defense! free?

Base Defense! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Air Support! or Base Defense!?

Base Defense! is rated higher. Air Support! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Base Defense! averages 4.7 from 10K ratings.

### Do Air Support! or Base Defense! have ads?

Both Air Support! and Base Defense! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Air Support! or Base Defense!?

Air Support! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Base Defense! weekly. Most recently, Air Support! was updated on October 21, 2026 and Base Defense! on October 21, 2026.

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