# Air Wings® vs Deadlock Highway

The clearest difference is rating: Deadlock Highway at 5.0 against Air Wings®'s 4.3. Deadlock Highway also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Air Wings®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Air Wings® sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Deadlock Highway sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Deadlock Highway holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Air Wings® has 1.2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Air Wings®'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Deadlock Highway's.

Air Wings® ships an update weekly, Deadlock Highway every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Air Wings® | Deadlock Highway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-wings/id496386846/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deadlock-highway/id6780266480/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 166 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Pangea Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/281736538) | [Klick Ink L.P.](https://appshunter.io/developer/819536148) |

## What reviewers say

### Air Wings®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-wings/id496386846)

Engage in thrilling online multiplayer battles piloting paper airplanes. Arm yourself with unique weaponry like spit wads and rubber bands to outmaneuver and defeat opponents across diverse battle levels. Choose from 18 distinct aircraft for an exciting aerial combat experience.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer battles, Pilot paper airplanes, Unique weaponry (spit wads, rubber bands, etc.), 18 different airplanes, 36 multiplayer battle levels, Game controller support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plane Pack #1 | Free | one-time |
| Plane Pack #2 | Free | one-time |
| Level Pack #1 | Free | one-time |
| Plane Pack #3 | Free | one-time |
| Level Pack #2 | Free | one-time |
| Plane Pack #4 | Free | one-time |
| Plane Pack #5 | Free | one-time |
| Plane Pack #6 | Free | one-time |
| Toy Plane Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Everything Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🎮 Fun to play with friends
- 👍 Smooth controls
- 🎨 Awesome graphics
- 💎 Nostalgic and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🕹️ Difficult controls
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Long wait times to find matches
- 🔌 Requires internet connection

**Reported bugs**

- Planes going straight instead of flying
- Multiplayer connection issues
- Crashes when pressing pause button
- Planes not responding to controls

**Requested features**

- Single player mode
- Offline practice mode
- More free planes and levels
- Customization options
- Ranking/leaderboard system


### Deadlock Highway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deadlock-highway/id6780266480)

Experience intense arcade driving by swiping through endless traffic, dodging obstacles, and pushing your speed to the limit. Survive longer for higher scores and compete against your best runs. Revive to continue the action after a crash.

**Highlights:** Endless highway driving, Minimalist arcade visuals, Multiple control schemes, Three game modes, Five difficulty levels, Power-up pickups

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Air Wings® free?

Air Wings® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Deadlock Highway free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Air Wings® or Deadlock Highway?

Deadlock Highway is rated higher. Air Wings® averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Deadlock Highway averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Air Wings® or Deadlock Highway have ads?

Deadlock Highway shows ads; Air Wings® does not.

### Which is updated more often, Air Wings® or Deadlock Highway?

Air Wings® ships an update weekly, and Deadlock Highway every 2 days. Most recently, Air Wings® was updated on October 30, 2026 and Deadlock Highway on October 20, 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.*