# Pacific Wings vs STRIKERS 1945

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pacific Wings at none against STRIKERS 1945's 6. Pacific Wings also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 15 months). STRIKERS 1945's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. STRIKERS 1945 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Pacific Wings asks for nothing beyond the download.

STRIKERS 1945 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 50 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Pacific Wings's written reviews are positive against 67% of STRIKERS 1945's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pacific Wings ships an update every 3 months, STRIKERS 1945 every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacific Wings | STRIKERS 1945 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacific-wings/id445844946/reviews) | **[4.4 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikers-1945/id1511892021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | **70.8% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sprakelsoft GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/424478680) | [kmbox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416505479) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacific Wings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacific-wings/id445844946)

Engage in intense aerial combat during the Battle of Midway in this vertical scrolling shooter. Pilot an American P-38 and face waves of Japanese aircraft and ships with retro-style graphics and multiple weapon upgrades.

**Highlights:** Vertical scrolling shoot-em-up gameplay, Retro-style graphics, Battle of Midway setting, Control plane with touchscreen, Automatic plane shooting, 3 weapon upgrades, Diverse enemies (fighters, bombers, ships)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Classic game
- 👍 Retro/vintage style
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and fun
- 👍 Nostalgic experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Controls can be obstructive
- 🐛 Ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Outdated graphics and features

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during play
- Controls become unresponsive
- Ads disrupt gameplay
- Incompatibility with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Update graphics and controls
- Add save/continue feature
- Improve enemy patterns and difficulty
- Provide more power-ups and upgrades


### STRIKERS 1945

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikers-1945/id1511892021)

Relive the classic 90s arcade shooting experience on your mobile device. This game offers simple controls, endless fun, and a collection of famous WWII fighters. Enjoy it instantly and for free, with support for offline play and global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Classic arcade shooting gameplay, Simple and intuitive controls, Collection of 6 WWII fighter jets, Supports low-spec devices and tablets, Offline play available, Achievements and leaderboards

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Ruby purchase | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Ruby Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Ruby Purchase | $8.99 | one-time |
| All fighter pack Purchase | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6500 Ruby Purchase | $48.99 | one-time |
| 13500 Ruby Purchase | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pacific Wings free?

Pacific Wings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is STRIKERS 1945 free?

STRIKERS 1945 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pacific Wings or STRIKERS 1945?

STRIKERS 1945 is rated higher. Pacific Wings averages 4.0 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while STRIKERS 1945 averages 4.4 from 50 ratings.

### Do Pacific Wings or STRIKERS 1945 have ads?

STRIKERS 1945 shows ads; Pacific Wings does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pacific Wings or STRIKERS 1945?

Pacific Wings ships an update every 3 months, and STRIKERS 1945 every 15 months. Most recently, Pacific Wings was updated on October 23, 2026 and STRIKERS 1945 on October 25, 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.*