# A.C.E.S. vs Warplanes

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | A.C.E.S. | Warplanes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aces/id396409104/reviews) | **[4.5 (377 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warplanes-ww1-sky-aces/id1474377294/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **377** |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | **85.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dirk Eichhorn](https://appshunter.io/developer/396409107) | [Teresa Dymek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1108488686) |

## What reviewers say

### A.C.E.S.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aces/id396409104)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Warplanes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warplanes-ww1-sky-aces/id1474377294)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertisements | $0.99 | one-time |
| S.E.5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Airco DH.4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| HP 400 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sopwith Tri. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fokker Dr.I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Z-S R4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| All nations planes | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2800 Gold | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great graphics and plane models
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Customizable planes and factions
- 👍 Historically accurate
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay loop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔧 Controls can be tricky to master
- 💰 Some planes locked behind paywall
- 🤖 AI can be inconsistent

**Reported bugs**

- Voice lines not matching faction
- Carrier ships not spawning correctly
- Awards and progress not saving properly

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*