Spitfire vs WT Assistant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spitfire
Explore the history and legacy of the iconic Supermarine Spitfire fighter aircraft. This app serves as a tribute to the legendary plane, perfect for aviation enthusiasts and collectors.
- Tribute to the Supermarine Spitfire
- Focus on World War II history
- Ideal for collectors
- Information on the Battle of Britain
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The Supermarine Spitfire is one of the most famous fighter aircraft of World War II. During the Battle of Britain in 1940, the Spitfire became its undisputed reputation as the best interceptor. This app is a tribute to this historic fighter aircraft and a nice addition to your collection.
WT Assistant
Access your War Thunder tactical battle map and aircraft control panel directly from your device. Track your and your friends' game statistics, compare vehicle performance, and manage in-game items without launching the game.
- Tactical battle map access
- Aircraft control panel
- Player statistics tracking
- Vehicle comparison
- In-game item management
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WT Assistant is an extremely handy app for all War Thunder players. Using “WT Assistant” you may run tactical battle map from the game, check your aircraft’s control panel while in the heat of a battle. Our app gives you an opportunity to follow your and your friends’ statistics. You can compare vehicles’ characteristics, purchase trophies and Silver Lions without running the game!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: WT Assistant at Free against Spitfire's $1.99. WT Assistant also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 40 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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
WT Assistant is free to download; Spitfire costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Spitfire ships an update every 40 months, WT Assistant every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spitfire | WT Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (403 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 36.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 403 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 172 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peter Buttiker | Gaijin Distribution |
Customer experience
Spitfire
WT Assistant
Bugs and requests
Spitfire
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
WT Assistant
Reported bugs
5 issues- Profile data not updating correctly
- Incorrect vehicle and stats display
- Tactical map not functioning as expected
- Frequent crashes and login issues
- Sync problems between app and game
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for Steam and console accounts
- Include tech tree and vehicle specifications
- Allow purchasing of Golden Eagles in-app
- Add option to switch between metric and imperial units
- Improve app layout and navigation
In-app purchases
Spitfire
No in-app purchases
WT Assistant
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Spitfire free?
Is WT Assistant free?
Do Spitfire or WT Assistant have ads?
Which is updated more often, Spitfire or WT Assistant?
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