Comparison

A.C.E.S. vs Warplanes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

A.C.E.S.

Pilot a squadron of aircraft in this fast-paced line-drawing game. Plot flight paths to engage enemy planes and clear the skies. Unlock powerful aircraft and face challenging missions and boss battles.

Highlights
  • Line drawing flight path plotting
  • Three challenging missions
  • Unlockable powerful airplanes
  • Boss battles
  • Global leaderboards
  • Speed boost functionality
Features
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A classic fast-paced line drawing game. Use your finger to plot flight paths for you squadron of A.C.E.S. and clear the skies of enemy planes! * The game features three challenging missions, powerful airplanes to unlock, and boss battles! * Use your Game Center account to participate in global leaderboards and compare scores with your friends. Start your propellers, Ladies and Gentlemen, and take control of the skies! ---------- HINTS ---------- - Double tap your planes for a short speed boost! - End a flight path right on the tail of an enemy plane to follow that plane. Your own fighter will then try to close in and get in a good firing position. Watch your angle, though! Your pilot can't lock on a target if you don't approach it from behind! - You can deploy newly unlocked planes in the profile screen. You always start a stage with Spades and Diamonds. Clubs and Hearts will join the fray after a while.

About

Warplanes

Experience WWI aerial combat as a legendary Sky Ace. Pilot over 30 historical aircraft, engage in intense dogfights, and manage your squadron in this immersive flight simulator. Choose between arcade-style action or strategic base management across multiple campaigns.

Highlights
  • WWI aerial combat simulation
  • Pilot over 30 historical planes
  • Pilot Mode for action
  • Squadron Leader Mode for strategy
  • 3 historical campaigns
  • Plane customization and upgrades
Features
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Be a pioneer of aerial warfare in Warplanes: WW1 Sky Aces. Fight above the battlefields of World War I and become the ultimate Sky Ace! The game will take you into the times when aviation was in its dawning of existence – the first Wright brothers machines went into the sky just 11 years before the Great War! Engineers were quickly adapting this brand new invention into military purposes while creating fascinating and sometimes oddly looking planes. In Warplanes: WW1 Sky Aces you take control of over 30 historical airplanes – including the Fokker Dr.I, famous for its pilot Manfred von Richthofen a.k.a. “Red Baron”. Others stemming from light fighters like the Airco DH.2 to an enormous 4-engine bomber like the Sikorsky Ilya Muromets – all planes can be customized and upgraded. Choose between two modes suited for different playstyles and skillsets. In Pilot Mode you can simply focus on air combat, collecting and upgrading planes. Squadron Leader Mode adds an extra layer to the gameplay – apart from combat, you also need to manage resources, hire and train pilots and expand your base. Two campaigns for Triple Entente and one for Central Powers will let you experience all major fronts of World War I – you’ll fly above most countries that participated in the conflict in various types of mission. Pilot fighters and bombers. Protect or destroy ground targets. Face mighty zeppelins and anti aircraft artillery to change the tides of war. BECOME A SKY ACE ● Experience WWI aerial warfare with intuitive controls and user-friendly flight mechanics. ● Choose between fun-to-play Pilot Mode or a more advanced Squadron Leader Mode. ● Collect over 30 historical planes from World War I. ● 3 campaigns set in all parts of the world. ● Various types of missions and tasks.

Screenshots

A.C.E.S.4 screens
Warplanes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Warplanes at 4.5 against A.C.E.S.'s 3.8. Warplanes also leads on ratings volume (377 vs 20) and review sentiment (85% vs 71%). A.C.E.S.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Warplanes sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. A.C.E.S. asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Warplanes holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Warplanes has 377 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of A.C.E.S.'s written reviews are positive against 85% of Warplanes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
A.C.E.S. versus Warplanes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA.C.E.S.Warplanes
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (20 ratings)4.5 (377 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews85.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20377 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB237 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperDirk EichhornTeresa Dymek

Customer experience

A.C.E.S.

All ratings20 ratings
Positive65.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral11.8%
Negative17.6%

Warplanes

All ratings377 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews174 reviews
Positive85.1%
Neutral6.3%
Negative8.6%

Bugs and requests

A.C.E.S.

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Warplanes

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Voice lines not matching faction
  • Carrier ships not spawning correctly
  • Awards and progress not saving properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add multiplayer mode
  • Introduce flyable zeppelins
  • Expand plane and faction selection
  • Improve cockpit view and first-person controls
  • Implement more realistic damage and flight mechanics

In-app purchases

None

A.C.E.S.

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Warplanes

One-time10
  • Remove advertisements$0.99
  • S.E.5$0.99
  • Airco DH.4$0.99
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  • HP 400$0.99
  • Sopwith Tri.$0.99
  • Fokker Dr.I$0.99
  • Z-S R4$0.99
  • 500 Gold$2.99
  • All nations planes$6.99
  • 2800 Gold$7.99

Questions

Is A.C.E.S. free?
A.C.E.S. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Warplanes free?
Warplanes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, A.C.E.S. or Warplanes?
Warplanes is rated higher. A.C.E.S. averages 3.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Warplanes averages 4.5 from 377 ratings.
Do A.C.E.S. or Warplanes have ads?
Warplanes shows ads; A.C.E.S. does not.
Which is updated more often, A.C.E.S. or Warplanes?
A.C.E.S. ships an update every 6 months, and Warplanes every 6 months. Most recently, A.C.E.S. was updated on November 1, 2026 and Warplanes on November 3, 2026.

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