# Tractor Beam vs AC

The clearest difference is price: AC at Free against Tractor Beam's $0.99. AC also leads on ratings volume (269 vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Tractor Beam's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

AC is free to download; Tractor Beam costs $0.99 up front. AC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tractor Beam asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tractor Beam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AC has 269 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Tractor Beam's written reviews are positive against 55% of AC's.

Tractor Beam ships an update every 6 months, AC every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tractor Beam | AC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tractor-beam/id352841522/reviews)** | [3.4 (269 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-130/id422223831/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **269** |
| Positive reviews | **82.0% of reviews** | 55.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 8 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | **3.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Manufacturing Content](https://appshunter.io/developer/352841525) | [Triniti Interactive Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/328034860) |

## What reviewers say

### Tractor Beam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tractor-beam/id352841522)

Pilot a ship through an asteroid field using only a tractor beam.  Slingshot your vessel and use the beam to manipulate asteroids, creating a unique and challenging arcade experience.  Enjoy dynamic music or play your own.

**Highlights:** Tractor beam mechanics, Asteroid field navigation, Multi-touch gameplay, Procedurally generated music, Portrait and landscape modes, Three difficulty levels

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### AC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-130/id422223831)

Experience modern warfare from the cockpit of an AC-130 gunship. Rain down destruction with powerful cannons and howitzers across thrilling missions. Features stunning 3D graphics, night vision, and multiple control options.

**Highlights:** Pilot AC-130 gunship, Multiple weapon systems (cannons, howitzer), Destroy various enemy targets, Stunning 3D graphics with night vision, Over 10 thrilling missions, Touch and tilt controls, Unlockable medals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AC-130 Unlock All Levels Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game for a free app
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay similar to Call of Duty
- 🎮 Fun time-waster

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches preventing mission completion
- 🕹️ Subpar controls and camera issues
- 🧠 Repetitive and lacking in depth
- 🔇 Poor sound effects and voice acting

**Reported bugs**

- Enemies not spawning correctly
- Missions failing despite completing objectives
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and mission variety
- Improved graphics and visual effects
- Ability to control the AC-130 aircraft
- Zoom functionality and better radar


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tractor Beam free?

Tractor Beam costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tractor Beam or AC?

Tractor Beam is rated higher. Tractor Beam averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while AC averages 3.4 from 269 ratings.

### Do Tractor Beam or AC have ads?

Neither Tractor Beam nor AC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tractor Beam or AC?

Tractor Beam ships an update every 6 months, and AC every 2 months. Most recently, Tractor Beam was updated on November 6, 2026 and AC on November 6, 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.*