# Will It Fly? vs Over Midway

The clearest difference is rating: Over Midway at 3.5 against Will It Fly?'s 3.0. Over Midway also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 20 months). Will It Fly?'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Over Midway sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Will It Fly? asks for nothing beyond the download.

Over Midway holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 320 and 179 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Will It Fly?'s written reviews are positive against 16% of Over Midway's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Will It Fly? ships an update every 20 months, Over Midway every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Will It Fly? | Over Midway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/will-it-fly/id390667943/reviews) | **[3.5 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/over-midway/id498801421/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **320** | 179 |
| Positive reviews | **17.3% of reviews** | 16.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 165 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **4.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Fluik](https://appshunter.io/developer/341885018) | [Quantum Design Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/419048022) |

## What reviewers say

### Will It Fly?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/will-it-fly/id390667943)

Pilot a small aircraft, balancing cargo and passengers with safety. Navigate terrain and obstacles, pushing your plane's limits to earn points. Experience realistic aviation physics, including the impact of wind, altitude, and weight on performance.

**Highlights:** Realistic aviation physics, Cargo and passenger management, Terrain and obstacle avoidance, Aircraft performance simulation, Headwind mechanics, Upgradeable aircraft, Unlockable maps

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Nice graphics and visuals
- 🎵 Catchy music
- 💰 Free to play with affordable paid version
- 🧠 Educational value for learning weight/physics concepts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😴 Repetitive and boring gameplay loop
- ⚠️ Unclear obstacle/background distinction
- 🎮 Too simplistic and easy
- ❌ Lacks meaningful player agency or skill
- 📊 Limited level variety and progression

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- App fails to open/launch
- Game freezes during gameplay
- Crashes after 1-2 levels
- UI elements blocked by ads preventing interaction

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Actual flight controls (velocity, flaps, etc.)
- Tilt/motion control implementation
- Metric measurement option
- Better level progression system


### Over Midway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/over-midway/id498801421)

Engage in thrilling aerial combat over Midway Island. Pilot iconic WWII aircraft, engage in dogfights, and bomb enemy targets. Return to your carrier for refueling and rearming to continue the fight.

**Highlights:** WWII aerial combat, Dogfighting mechanics, Bombing missions, Carrier take-off and landing, Refuel and rearm system

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level 4 Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Level 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Level 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Level 4 | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Nice game concept
- 💡 Nice graphics (initially)
- 💡 Free to download (initially)
- 💡 Great for all ages (claimed)
- 💡 Fun & Simple (initially)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Poor execution
- 🐛 Boring and repetitive
- 🐛 Lousy controls
- 🐛 Lousy graphics (later)

**Reported bugs**

- App won't download paid upgrades
- App goes into a loop for in-app purchases
- Major bugs after winning over an island
- Carrier takes constant strikes
- Bombs stop working

**Requested features**

- Add an altimeter
- Add multiplayer mode
- Add indicator for taking over island or sinking enemy ship
- More interaction, become part of a squadron
- Add targets on the island for more challenge


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Will It Fly? free?

Will It Fly? is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Over Midway free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Will It Fly? or Over Midway?

Over Midway is rated higher. Will It Fly? averages 3.0 out of 5 from 320 ratings, while Over Midway averages 3.5 from 179 ratings.

### Do Will It Fly? or Over Midway have ads?

Will It Fly? shows ads; Over Midway does not.

### Which is updated more often, Will It Fly? or Over Midway?

Will It Fly? ships an update every 20 months, and Over Midway every 3 weeks. Most recently, Will It Fly? was updated on October 9, 2026 and Over Midway on October 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.*