# C vs Carpet Bombing 3

The clearest difference is ratings volume: C at 6.8K against Carpet Bombing 3's 1.2K. Carpet Bombing 3's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. C sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Carpet Bombing 3 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for C against 4.7 for Carpet Bombing 3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C has 6.8K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of C's written reviews are positive against 85% of Carpet Bombing 3's.

C ships an update every 2 weeks, Carpet Bombing 3 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | C | Carpet Bombing 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-ram-ciws-simulator/id1662281256/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carpet-bombing-3/id6475202872/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 84.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 764 MB | 304 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HOT DOG DOG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662281258) | [Synthetic Mind AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1256122836) |

## What reviewers say

### C

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-ram-ciws-simulator/id1662281256)

Engage in thrilling anti-aircraft warfare as a commander of C-RAM and CIWS systems. Protect military bases and critical infrastructures from air attacks by shooting down enemy aircraft across various modes. Experience realistic defense scenarios.

**Highlights:** Control C-RAM and CIWS weapon systems, Shoot down enemy aircraft, Ground, Navy, and Air modes, Realistic anti-air gunner simulation, Defend military bases and infrastructure

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove all ads | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Impressive graphics
- 🎮 Fun and addictive
- 💡 Lots of potential

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive items
- 🔍 Lack of content variety
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🎮 Controls need improvement

**Reported bugs**

- Missiles not locking on properly
- Vehicles glitching and crashing
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Graphical issues and pixelation
- Progression/save data loss

**Requested features**

- Add more planes and vehicles
- Implement multiplayer mode
- Improve physics and realism
- Add more game modes
- Customize controls and settings


### Carpet Bombing 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carpet-bombing-3/id6475202872)

Engage in aerial combat by flying an aircraft and destroying various enemies across diverse terrains. Features a new roguelike mode with persistent upgrades, a skill tree, and wingmen support. Enjoy destructible environments and endless fun with randomly generated maps.

**Highlights:** Roguelike game mode, Skill tree and wingmen, Varied enemy types, Destructible terrain, Aircraft upgrades and power-ups, Randomly generated maps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Gold Stars | $1.09 | one-time |
| F-35 | $1.49 | one-time |
| Rafale M1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| A-10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| B1 Lancer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Apache AH-64 | $2.99 | one-time |
| F-22 | $2.99 | one-time |
| F-117 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of stars | $5.49 | one-time |
| Chest of stars | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game with increasing difficulty
- 👍 No ads between matches
- 👍 No need to pay-to-win
- 👍 Easy to play and very addicting
- 👍 Tight controls and fun missions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Ads can be intrusive after dying
- 🐛 Enemy AI can be frustrating at times
- 🐛 Difficulty can be unbalanced at times
- 🐛 Lack of weapon loadout customization

**Reported bugs**

- Ammo 'dots' not showing up correctly
- Ability to exceed max weapon count
- End level text appearing twice
- Crashes on certain levels or missions

**Requested features**

- More free and diverse aircraft options
- Improved level design and visuals
- Ability to switch between munitions
- More campaign levels and challenges
- Expanded story mode and animations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is C free?

C is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Carpet Bombing 3 free?

Carpet Bombing 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, C or Carpet Bombing 3?

C is rated higher. C averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Carpet Bombing 3 averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do C or Carpet Bombing 3 have ads?

Both C and Carpet Bombing 3 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, C or Carpet Bombing 3?

C ships an update every 2 weeks, and Carpet Bombing 3 fortnightly. Most recently, C was updated on November 10, 2026 and Carpet Bombing 3 on November 8, 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.*