# Defend London vs SimplePlanes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SimplePlanes at 83% against Defend London's 54%. SimplePlanes also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 52). Defend London's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $5.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Defend London costs $1.99 and SimplePlanes $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SimplePlanes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimplePlanes has 3.1K ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Defend London's written reviews are positive against 83% of SimplePlanes's.

Defend London ships an update every 12 months, SimplePlanes every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Defend London | SimplePlanes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defend-london/id353502244/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleplanes/id823869162/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **83.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#82** |
| Size | 9 MB | 335 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luis Evaristo Rodriguez Campos](https://appshunter.io/developer/353502247) | [Jundroo, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/311852133) |

## What reviewers say

### Defend London

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defend-london/id353502244)

Engage in intense 3D aerial combat during World War II. Pilot various aircraft, command ground units, and complete challenging missions. Experience dynamic dogfights and strategic warfare across diverse environments.

**Highlights:** 3D aerial combat, Pilot planes, jeeps, commandos, bombers, 36 varied missions, Local Wi-Fi multiplayer, Diverse combat scenarios, Dynamic atmospheric conditions, Medal system for mission completion

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging WW2 gameplay and theme
- 🎵 Excellent sound effects and audio
- 😊 Nostalgic appeal for returning players
- 🎯 Multiple vehicle types and gameplay variety
- ⚙️ Adjustable graphics and control options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Difficult and frustrating controls
- 📉 Poor graphics quality overall
- 🐛 Game freezes and crashes frequently
- ⚠️ Unfair difficulty spikes at certain levels
- 🎯 Unresponsive or inverted controls

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes on iPad
- Controls unresponsive or inverted
- Plane goes out of control unexpectedly
- Jeep doesn't stop properly
- Graphics glitches on mobile anti-aircraft jeep

**Requested features**

- Better graphics and visual improvements
- Improved and more intuitive controls
- Free flight mode without enemy attacks
- Online multiplayer functionality
- Tank vehicles and additional gameplay modes


### SimplePlanes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleplanes/id823869162)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Design, build, and fly your own aircraft with realistic physics. Explore a vast community-created library of over 250,000 planes or test your creations in challenging scenarios.

**Highlights:** Build custom airplanes with modular parts, Realistic flight physics simulation, Download over 250,000 community-created aircraft, Engage in flight challenges, Sandbox mode for unrestricted building, Educational tutorials on airplane design

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and creative sandbox
- 🚀 Powerful building mechanics
- 📥 Ability to download community-created planes
- 🎨 Customizable vehicles
- ⚙️ Realistic physics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (crashes, invisible collisions, control issues)
- 🚫 Lack of mod support on mobile
- 🌍 Limited map/island selection on mobile
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/downloading larger planes on mobile
- 🎮 Awkward mobile controls

**Reported bugs**

- Undo function causing plane glitches
- Autopilot issues (retracting landing gear)
- Invisible collision problems
- Planes spawning in ground/air unexpectedly
- Graphical/performance issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer mode
- Implement more advanced damage/failure models
- Expand map selection (e.g. desert island, underwater view)
- Improve AI behavior and add more combat-focused missions
- Introduce new vehicle types (e.g. tanks, ships, trains)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Defend London free?

Defend London costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SimplePlanes free?

SimplePlanes costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Defend London or SimplePlanes?

SimplePlanes is rated higher. Defend London averages 4.3 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while SimplePlanes averages 4.6 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do Defend London or SimplePlanes have ads?

Neither Defend London nor SimplePlanes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Defend London or SimplePlanes?

Defend London ships an update every 12 months, and SimplePlanes every 3 months. Most recently, Defend London was updated on November 1, 2026 and SimplePlanes on November 1, 2026.

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