# Air Support! vs Gunship Operator 3D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gunship Operator 3D at 43% against Air Support!'s 17%. Gunship Operator 3D also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Air Support! sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Gunship Operator 3D sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gunship Operator 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 22K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Air Support!'s written reviews are positive against 43% of Gunship Operator 3D's.

Air Support! ships an update every 2 weeks, Gunship Operator 3D weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Air Support! | Gunship Operator 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-support/id1626029748/reviews) | **[4.6 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunship-operator-3d/id1672368370/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12K | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | 17.1% of reviews | **43.0% 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 | 454 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## 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


### 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 (21)**

| 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 |
| Weapon Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Oil Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Presidential Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle - Special Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coin Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3-in-1 Mega Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Presidential Pass | $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 Air Support! free?

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

### Is Gunship Operator 3D free?

Gunship Operator 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Air Support! or Gunship Operator 3D?

Gunship Operator 3D is rated higher. Air Support! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Gunship Operator 3D averages 4.6 from 22K ratings.

### Do Air Support! or Gunship Operator 3D have ads?

Both Air Support! and Gunship Operator 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Air Support! or Gunship Operator 3D?

Air Support! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gunship Operator 3D weekly. Most recently, Air Support! was updated on September 24, 2026 and Gunship Operator 3D on September 27, 2026.

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