# A.C.E.S. vs Gunship Sequel

The clearest difference is rating: Gunship Sequel at 4.5 against A.C.E.S.'s 3.8. Gunship Sequel also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (14K vs 20). A.C.E.S.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gunship Sequel sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. A.C.E.S. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gunship Sequel holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gunship Sequel has 14K 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 79% of Gunship Sequel's.

A.C.E.S. ships an update every 6 months, Gunship Sequel every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A.C.E.S. | Gunship Sequel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aces/id396409104/reviews) | **[4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunship-sequel-ww2/id999141306/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | **79.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 2.5 GB |
| 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) | [PNTK, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/999141305) |

## 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


### Gunship Sequel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunship-sequel-ww2/id999141306)

Experience realistic combat flight simulation with detailed cockpits and carrier operations. Engage in multiplayer battles across historical maps from World War II, including the new Europe theater. Choose from arcade, historic, or realistic game modes.

**Highlights:** Realistic combat flight simulation, 360-degree detailed cockpits, Carrier operations, Multi-player battles, Arcade, historic, and realistic modes, WW2 historical maps

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Supporter Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Supporter Subscription | $15.99 | per year |
| Ad Free | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Gold Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Large Gold Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Gold Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Very Large Gold Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Large Gold Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Super Large Gold Package | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent mobile WW2 flight simulator
- 🤩 Amazing plane models and details
- 👍 Realistic flight mechanics
- 🤖 Challenging AI opponents
- 🎮 Variety of game modes (Arcade, Historical, Realistic)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-win model with expensive planes
- 🔒 Limited ability to earn in-game currency
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay on limited maps
- 🇺🇸 American aircraft bias, lacking diversity

**Reported bugs**

- Planes randomly exploding or stalling
- Inconsistent flight controls and sensitivity
- Progression issues with lost progress/purchases

**Requested features**

- Add more heavy bombers (B-17, Lancaster, etc.)
- Expand tech trees for other nations (USSR, UK, Italy)
- Implement cross-play and co-op multiplayer
- Introduce a single-player campaign mode
- Improve damage models and physics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A.C.E.S. free?

A.C.E.S. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Gunship Sequel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, A.C.E.S. or Gunship Sequel?

Gunship Sequel is rated higher. A.C.E.S. averages 3.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Gunship Sequel averages 4.5 from 14K ratings.

### Do A.C.E.S. or Gunship Sequel have ads?

Neither A.C.E.S. nor Gunship Sequel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A.C.E.S. or Gunship Sequel?

A.C.E.S. ships an update every 6 months, and Gunship Sequel every 3 weeks. Most recently, A.C.E.S. was updated on October 4, 2026 and Gunship Sequel on October 15, 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.*