# Airborne Attack vs Boom Blast

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Airborne Attack at 60% against Boom Blast's 16%. Airborne Attack also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (52K vs 776). Boom Blast's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#131 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Airborne Attack sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Boom Blast sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Airborne Attack holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Airborne Attack has 52K ratings behind it against 776, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Airborne Attack's written reviews are positive against 16% of Boom Blast's.

Airborne Attack ships an update monthly, Boom Blast fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Airborne Attack | Boom Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airborne-attack/id1672762490/reviews)** | [3.6 (776 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boom-blast-doomsday/id6532591623/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **52K** | 776 |
| Positive reviews | **59.7% of reviews** | 16.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#131** |
| Size | 608 MB | 950 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [FunPlus International AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1343106322) |

## What reviewers say

### Airborne Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airborne-attack/id1672762490)

Command an advanced air defense system to protect your base from relentless aerial attacks. Engage enemy aircraft with a realistic Close-In Weapon System (CIWS), master challenging missions, and upgrade your defenses. Compete or cooperate with players worldwide in thrilling multiplayer battles.

**Highlights:** Master air defense tactics, Realistic CIWS simulation, Challenging missions, Upgrade and customize defenses, Multiplayer battles, Strategic decision-making

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Diamonds Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Diamond Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Boosters Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Construction Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Small Diamonds Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Diamonds Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Big Coin Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Big Diamonds Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Guns Set | $12.99 | one-time |
| Futuristic Guns Set | $12.99 | one-time |
| Modern Guns Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Huge Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Huge Diamond Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals
- 🎮 Satisfying weapon and destruction effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels and lack of difficulty progression
- 📺 Excessive number of ads after each level
- 🔧 Unresponsive or imprecise controls

**Reported bugs**

- Ads getting stuck and preventing gameplay
- Crashes or freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More varied and challenging levels
- Additional weapon and upgrade options
- Customizable controls and settings


### Boom Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boom-blast-doomsday/id6532591623)

**Currently charting:** #131 Top Grossing · Strategy, #163 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

Engage in a demolition puzzle adventure with a cannon. Aim and fire to destroy enemy structures across 500 unique levels. Explore a mysterious island, strategize your survival, and fortify your camp.

**Highlights:** 500 unique demolition puzzle levels, Strategic cannon-firing gameplay, Island exploration and survival, Camp fortification, Alliance building with other players

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pouch of Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Bag of Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Chest of Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Smuggler's delivery(mini) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Smuggler's delivery(classic) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Smuggler's delivery(mega) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Daily supply(mega) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Handcart of Gold | $49.99 | one-time |
| Daily supply(royal) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Wagon of Gold | $99.99 | one-time |
| Daily supply(noble) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 🎮 Good game mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Not as advertised
- 💰 Pay-to-win model
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Unbalanced gameplay
- 📱 Compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Limit on attacks from higher-level players
- More realistic and modern gameplay
- Better match between advertisements and actual game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Airborne Attack free?

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

### Is Boom Blast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Airborne Attack or Boom Blast?

Airborne Attack is rated higher. Airborne Attack averages 4.6 out of 5 from 52K ratings, while Boom Blast averages 3.6 from 776 ratings.

### Do Airborne Attack or Boom Blast have ads?

Airborne Attack shows ads; Boom Blast does not.

### Which is updated more often, Airborne Attack or Boom Blast?

Airborne Attack ships an update monthly, and Boom Blast fortnightly. Most recently, Airborne Attack was updated on September 25, 2026 and Boom Blast on September 24, 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.*