Comparison

Simple Air Combat vs AirBattleStars

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Simple Air Combat

Engage in thrilling aerial combat with straightforward controls. Defeat a variety of land, sea, and air enemies using an arsenal of powerful weapons. Experience exciting battles with simple rules designed for quick play.

Highlights
  • Simple controls for easy operation
  • Defeat enemies on land, sea, and air
  • Variety of enemy types
  • Multiple weapon options
  • Exciting 3D combat experience
Features
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Simple but Exciting Air Combat with Easy Operation. - Simple rules to defeat all enemies on Land, Sea and Air. - Various enemies such as Battleship, Anti-Aircraft Gun, Bomber, etc. - Various weapons such as Cannon, AT-Gun and Homing Missile.

About

AirBattleStars

Features
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"Air Battle Story: AirBattleStars" invites you to the world of the skies. This is a simple but exciting action game where you control a block-shaped fighter plane and experience intense aerial combat. In this game, your operating skills and strategic nature will be tested. This game has received high acclaim from many players for its combination of simple operation and sophisticated strategy. The operation is very simple: you only need to drag the screen to move the fighter plane. However, deep strategy lies within this simplicity. Precise movements and quick decisions determine the victor of the sky. The exhilarating gameplay will completely captivate you. The speed and agility of the fighter plane, the tense combat with enemies, will bring unprecedented thrill and excitement. When you clear a stage, you earn coins. You can save these coins and purchase your favorite new planes from the shop. Each aircraft has its unique traits and abilities, adding the fun of finding the one that best suits your strategy. Furthermore, fighter planes can be upgraded. Enhancing your aircraft's performance or adding new capabilities will add depth to the gameplay and broaden your strategy. You can also enjoy creating your own original fighter plane. Conquer the skies with your custom fighter plane. A whopping 105 stages await you. Various environments, levels of difficulty, and formidable enemies are all waiting for you. Each stage presents unique challenges, requiring your skills and wisdom to overcome. Clearing all stages will put your tactics and skills to the test. Special rewards are available for daily logins. Earn login bonuses and use these rewards to further enhance and upgrade your game. By always having new goals, the game provides you with fresh challenges and fun. "Air Battle Story: AirBattleStars" provides you with a grand adventure set in the sky. Fly your fighter plane, defeat your enemies, and conquer the sky. In this world where your skills and courage are tested, how far can you fly? Challengers, take off into the sky!

Screenshots

Simple Air Combat4 screens
AirBattleStars4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AirBattleStars at none against Simple Air Combat's 1. AirBattleStars also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simple Air Combat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AirBattleStars asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Air Combat ships an update every 3 months, AirBattleStars every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simple Air Combat versus AirBattleStars: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Air CombatAirBattleStars
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size171 MB96 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperEiji ShimadaKOSEI YASUDA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Air Combat

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

AirBattleStars

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Air Combat free?
Simple Air Combat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AirBattleStars free?
AirBattleStars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Air Combat or AirBattleStars have ads?
Simple Air Combat shows ads; AirBattleStars does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Air Combat or AirBattleStars?
Simple Air Combat ships an update every 3 months, and AirBattleStars every 11 days. Most recently, Simple Air Combat was updated on October 24, 2026 and AirBattleStars on October 30, 2026.

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