# Whopping Planes vs Backyard Apollo AR

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backyard Apollo AR at none against Whopping Planes's 1. Backyard Apollo AR also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 57). Whopping Planes's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Whopping Planes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Backyard Apollo AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Backyard Apollo AR holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backyard Apollo AR has 1.5K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Whopping Planes's written reviews are positive against 70% of Backyard Apollo AR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whopping Planes | Backyard Apollo AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whopping-planes/id478712359/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-apollo-ar/id1258795104/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 57 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 69.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 423 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appsipaja Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/462383203) | [Wobbleworks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/404664339) |

## What reviewers say

### Whopping Planes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whopping-planes/id478712359)

This app provides a collection of airplane-themed videos, photos, and a memory game designed for young children and toddlers. It offers an engaging and interactive experience with content that is easy for little fingers to navigate, even offline.

**Highlights:** Airplane videos and photos, Train-themed memory game, Automatic video playback, Offline functionality, Toddler-friendly interface, HD-quality content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


### Backyard Apollo AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-apollo-ar/id1258795104)

Experience a life-sized Apollo Saturn V rocket in augmented reality. Explore it from all angles, walk around it, and launch it with realistic sounds and visuals. Customize your rocket experience and share snapshots.

**Highlights:** Life-sized rocket model, 360-degree viewing, Augmented reality placement, Realistic launch sequence, Authentic mission sounds, Customizable rocket experience, Snapshot sharing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic rocket simulation
- 👍 Engaging and educational experience
- 💡 Potential for more rocket models
- 👍 Free to download

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Camera authorization issues
- 🔋 High memory and storage usage
- 🐛 Compatibility problems on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Startup crashes and sensor reset loops
- Rocket launch sequence freezes
- Persistent audio issues after app closure

**Requested features**

- Add more rocket models and launch configurations
- Implement video recording capability
- Improve overall stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whopping Planes free?

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

### Is Backyard Apollo AR free?

Backyard Apollo AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Whopping Planes or Backyard Apollo AR?

Backyard Apollo AR is rated higher. Whopping Planes averages 4.3 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Backyard Apollo AR averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Whopping Planes or Backyard Apollo AR have ads?

Neither Whopping Planes nor Backyard Apollo AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Whopping Planes or Backyard Apollo AR?

Whopping Planes ships an update every 7 months, and Backyard Apollo AR every 7 months. Most recently, Whopping Planes was updated on October 20, 2026 and Backyard Apollo AR on November 2, 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.*