# Air Support! vs Heli Attack 3D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Heli Attack 3D at 61% against Air Support!'s 17%. Air Support!'s advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (12K vs 136). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Air Support! sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Heli Attack 3D sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Air Support! holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Air Support! has 12K ratings behind it against 136, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Air Support!'s written reviews are positive against 61% of Heli Attack 3D's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Air Support! ships an update every 2 weeks, Heli Attack 3D every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Air Support! | Heli Attack 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-support/id1626029748/reviews)** | [3.9 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heli-attack-3d/id6450176328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 136 |
| Positive reviews | 17.1% of reviews | **60.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 616 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [FreeS Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/435365746) |

## 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


### Heli Attack 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heli-attack-3d/id6450176328)

Pilot an armed helicopter to provide crucial fire support for ground troops. Engage in relentless attacks to achieve battlefield dominance. Experience intense aerial combat and strategic engagement.

**Highlights:** Pilot armed helicopter, Provide fire support, Attack relentlessly, Dominate battlefield, 3D combat experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging helicopter gunner gameplay
- 🎨 High-quality graphics and visuals
- 🔊 Excellent weapon sound effects
- ⚡ Smooth performance and offline playability
- 💰 No mandatory real-money purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- ⏱️ Campaign too short (19-21 levels)
- 💸 Aggressive monetization tactics
- 🔄 Progress loss after reinstalling
- ⚙️ Game mechanics feel unbalanced

**Reported bugs**

- Shooting button missing or non-functional after updates
- Rescue mission (Level 3/4) doesn't complete, blocking progression
- Campaign map disappeared after recent update
- Game freezes or won't progress past certain levels
- Armory exit button missing

**Requested features**

- Survival/endless mode with waves
- More campaign levels and missions
- Additional helicopters (V22, KA-58, etc.)
- More weapon variety
- Dogfight/jet combat mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Air Support! free?

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

### Is Heli Attack 3D free?

Heli Attack 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Air Support! or Heli Attack 3D?

Air Support! is rated higher. Air Support! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Heli Attack 3D averages 3.9 from 136 ratings.

### Do Air Support! or Heli Attack 3D have ads?

Both Air Support! and Heli Attack 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Air Support! or Heli Attack 3D?

Air Support! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Heli Attack 3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Air Support! was updated on October 17, 2026 and Heli Attack 3D on October 4, 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.*