# iDrone vs Air Pilot Challenge

The clearest difference is price: iDrone at Free against Air Pilot Challenge's $3.99. iDrone also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). Air Pilot Challenge's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 1.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On device support there is nothing between them.

iDrone is free to download; Air Pilot Challenge costs $3.99 up front. iDrone sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Air Pilot Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Air Pilot Challenge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iDrone has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iDrone ships an update monthly, Air Pilot Challenge every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDrone | Air Pilot Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idrone/id299463146/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-pilot-challenge/id6740149614/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 294 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BurningThumb Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/286015034) | [Magnin & Associates](https://appshunter.io/developer/312671572) |

## What reviewers say

### iDrone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idrone/id299463146)

Pilot a drone through a 3D terrain in this classic endless runner. Complete missions by destroying targets like trucks, bases, and factories. Collect pickups and awards while staying on the right path to achieve objectives.

**Highlights:** Endless runner gameplay, Drone piloting, Mission objectives, Target destruction, Pickup collection, Multiple drones and missions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |


### Air Pilot Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-pilot-challenge/id6740149614)

Test your piloting abilities by flying through challenging skill courses. Progress through increasingly difficult levels, each with unique objectives and randomly placed obstacles. Unlock new worlds as you master each stage.

**Highlights:** 4 game types per level, 4 unlockable levels, Random target and hazard positioning, On-screen controls with 2 vertical options, Extensive in-app help, Accomplishment sharing via email/text

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDrone free?

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

### Is Air Pilot Challenge free?

Air Pilot Challenge costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iDrone or Air Pilot Challenge?

Air Pilot Challenge is rated higher. iDrone averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Air Pilot Challenge averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iDrone or Air Pilot Challenge have ads?

iDrone shows ads; Air Pilot Challenge does not.

### Which is updated more often, iDrone or Air Pilot Challenge?

iDrone ships an update monthly, and Air Pilot Challenge every 7 months. Most recently, iDrone was updated on September 17, 2026 and Air Pilot Challenge on October 15, 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.*