Simple Air Combat vs AirBattleStars
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Simple controls for easy operation
- Defeat enemies on land, sea, and air
- Variety of enemy types
- Multiple weapon options
- Exciting 3D combat experience
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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.
AirBattleStars
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Simple Air Combat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AirBattleStars asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Simple Air Combat | AirBattleStars |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 171 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Eiji Shimada | KOSEI YASUDA |
In-app purchases
Simple Air Combat
- Remove Ads$0.99
AirBattleStars
No in-app purchases
Questions
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