# Elite Chopper vs DeathGearX

The clearest difference is price: DeathGearX at Free against Elite Chopper's $0.49. DeathGearX also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Elite Chopper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

DeathGearX is free to download; Elite Chopper costs $0.49 up front. DeathGearX sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Elite Chopper asks for nothing beyond the download.

DeathGearX holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DeathGearX has 53 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Elite Chopper's written reviews are positive against 92% of DeathGearX's.

Elite Chopper ships an update every 2 months, DeathGearX fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elite Chopper | DeathGearX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.49 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elite-chopper/id473573253/reviews) | **[4.7 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deathgearx/id928926707/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **53** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 12 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mike Hempfling](https://appshunter.io/developer/422781074) | [jia wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/308309180) |

## What reviewers say

### Elite Chopper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elite-chopper/id473573253)

Engage in intense aerial combat as a lone helicopter pilot tasked with stopping a global uprising. Battle tanks, planes, and missile strikes in this action-packed side-scrolling shooter. Earn medals for your bravery and skill.

**Highlights:** Side-scrolling helicopter combat, Battle various enemy vehicles, Easy-to-use controls, 3 difficulty modes, Medal system for skill

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### DeathGearX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deathgearx/id928926707)

Engage in intense PVP battles with customizable mechs and tanks. Blend third-person shooting with real-time strategy to conquer diverse game modes. Team up with friends or go solo in a campaign to save the world from rogue AI.

**Highlights:** 3v3 Real-Time PVP Battles, Diverse Game Modes (Base Assault, Area Capture, Team Deathmatch), Team Up with Friends, Solo Campaign with 30+ Levels, Collect and Modify 18+ Mechs and Vehicles, Upgrade and Customize War Machines

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Few Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack Of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag Of Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| A Quantity Of Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| Luxury Gems Chest | $19.99 | one-time |
| Glory Gems Chest | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elite Chopper free?

Elite Chopper costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DeathGearX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Elite Chopper or DeathGearX?

DeathGearX is rated higher. Elite Chopper averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while DeathGearX averages 4.7 from 53 ratings.

### Do Elite Chopper or DeathGearX have ads?

Neither Elite Chopper nor DeathGearX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Elite Chopper or DeathGearX?

Elite Chopper ships an update every 2 months, and DeathGearX fortnightly. Most recently, Elite Chopper was updated on October 24, 2026 and DeathGearX on October 21, 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.*