Comparison

Air Wings® vs Drone GP

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Air Wings®

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
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• Online multiplayer paper airplane battles! • Game Controller support! • AppleTV compatible Air Wings is a flying battle game where you pilot a paper airplane and shoot your network opponents using crazy weaponry such as the spit wads, rubber bands, heat seeking pencils, firecracker bombs, and suction cups. The game is incredibly fun as you fly around trying to gather as much weaponry as possibly while avoiding your opponents! There are 18 different airplanes to choose from including a totally cool balsa airplane with a rubberband powered propeller, and there are 36 different Multiplayer Battle levels to play.

About

Drone GP

Experience the future of racing with this advanced drone simulator. Master precise controls and challenging tracks in a unique, multi-dimensional racing experience. Compete against AI and other players globally.

Highlights
  • Realistic FPV camera
  • Advanced multi-copter physics simulation
  • 15 race tracks
  • Multiplayer races
  • Online leaderboards
  • Dynamic AI opponents
Features
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*** DroneGP physics and graphics are very demanding check end of description for supported devices list * NOTE: To turn on your vehicle, raise and release the left stick once race has begun. Be a pioneer of the future of racing with DroneGP 15 ! Experience the first multi copter racing simulator and grow as a pilot of this completely new genre, mastering the controls and challenges that drone racing brings. As in car or motorcycle racing sims, you'll have to be precise and concentrated to complete a lap successfully, learn to master curve lines and know your vehicle behaviour in every situation. But unlike car or motorcycle racing sims, you'll have an additional dimension to exploit and keep under control, making for a unique and totally new experience. Compete against advanced AI players that adapt to tracks dynamically and control the same vehicle as you making every race different.. Online leaderboards and multiplayer races grant never ending challenges ! The most advanced and realistic multi copter physics simulation available, all vehicles have a “flight controller” on board exactly as real life ones, and while not yet user tuneable, pro pilots can expect much more in the coming months, and actually help us shape the future of DroneGP on our forums or via email. Learning to master your vehicle won't be easy, but satisfaction is assured once you get hold of the controls and forces that move your race drone. What to expect : - Something NEW ! - 15 total race tracks - All tracks playable in multiplayer - A true challenge - Realistic FPV camera - Rich and realistic audio design - Great soundtrack - Stunning graphics that push the limits of mobile devices - The most realistic and advanced multi copter simulation available. - Advanced user system allows for multiple users on the same device - All progress synced with upcoming PC and Mac versions. - Game is completely free with ads, one single in-app purchase removes them all. *** DEVICE SUPPORT : Sorry but iPad 3, iPad Mini (first one), iPod Touch 5th Gen, iPhone 4 and iPhone 4s (and older devices) are not currently supported.... We are constantly working to optimise and improve performances so we might be able to support more devices in the future but for the moment this is the list

Screenshots

Air Wings®4 screens
Drone GP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Air Wings® at 4.3 against Drone GP's 3.2. Air Wings® also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 32%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Drone GP's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Air Wings® holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Air Wings® has 1.2K ratings behind it against 42, 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 32% of Drone GP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Air Wings® ships an update weekly, Drone GP every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Air Wings® versus Drone GP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAir Wings®Drone GP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.2K ratings) — better3.2 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews — better32.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better42
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB937 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPangea Software, Inc.FrozenPepper

Customer experience

Air Wings®

All ratings1,180 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral5.2%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews441 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral6.6%
Negative23.8%

Drone GP

All ratings42 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral9.5%
Negative40.5%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive32.1%
Neutral9.5%
Negative58.3%

User reviews

Air Wings®

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Drone GP

From 42 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Realistic drone simulation
  • 👍 Good graphics
  • 👍 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Good training platform
  • 👍 Entertaining

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Controls not realistic
  • 🐛 Difficult to master controls
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 App does not work
  • 🐛 Registration issues

Bugs and requests

Air Wings®

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Drone GP

Reported bugs

50 issues
  • Process stops at registration
  • Stuck at 'logging in'
  • Cannot sync iPad and iPhone versions
  • Loading screen does not load
  • Crashes before game starts
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  • Impossible to control drone
  • Auto hover in beginner and regular modes
  • Height limit in free flight
  • Sticks won't move
  • Control sticks do not sense touch
  • Graphics are dated
  • Crashes every time
  • App blocks after 5 seconds
  • Quad restarts for no reason during race
  • Quad not facing correct direction after restart
  • Lag ridden gameplay
  • Crashes on iPad mini
  • Doesn't work on iPad Pro
  • Controls don't work on iPad Pro
  • Game crashes at menu screen
  • Tutorial crashes
  • App asks to rate twice
  • First in-app purchase removes ads
  • Plays an ad
  • Tutorial crashes after two seconds
  • Happens every time even in offline mode
  • Wouldn't let me start the vehicle
  • Glitchy
  • Horrible crashes
  • Low rates only
  • App crashes every time I try to use it
  • Game crashes at the menu screen
  • Cannot control sticks
  • Loads to flying screen but cannot control sticks
  • Stuck on start grid
  • Controls don't work on iPad Pro
  • Game closes every time before starting
  • Throttle stick won't move
  • Quad won't move
  • Cannot play on iPad
  • Rate pop up doesn't let me choose options
  • Doesn't crashes every time I try to open it on iPad air2
  • Takes a while to load menu screen then crashes
  • Spelling and punctuation errors on loading screens
  • App needs refining
  • Major crashing bug
  • Loads and then crashes
  • Unplayable on iPad 3
  • Laggy
  • Not playable on a brand new 6+

Requested features

21 requests
  • Japanese language version
  • More challenges
  • Better equipment options
  • Acro mode
  • Higher flight ceiling
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  • New maps
  • More drone options
  • Unlock all tracks for free
  • Different flight modes (acro, horizon)
  • MFI controller support
  • Ability to go higher
  • Free flight mode with flips and rolls
  • More quad options
  • Free all tracks
  • Different modes besides level (acro, horizon)
  • Free flight and acro mode
  • More realistic physics
  • Ability to review races as a spectator
  • OS X version with transmitter connection
  • More drones available for free
  • Updates with new content

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Air Wings®

One-time10
  • Plane Pack #1Free
  • Plane Pack #2Free
  • Level Pack #1Free
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  • Plane Pack #3Free
  • Level Pack #2Free
  • Plane Pack #4Free
  • Plane Pack #5Free
  • Plane Pack #6Free
  • Toy Plane Pack$1.99
  • Everything Bundle$7.99
1 purchases

Drone GP

One-time1
  • DroneGP Championships$2.99

Questions

Is Air Wings® free?
Air Wings® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drone GP free?
Drone GP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Air Wings® or Drone GP?
Air Wings® is rated higher. Air Wings® averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Drone GP averages 3.2 from 42 ratings.
Do Air Wings® or Drone GP have ads?
Neither Air Wings® nor Drone GP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Air Wings® or Drone GP?
Air Wings® ships an update weekly, and Drone GP every 3 weeks. Most recently, Air Wings® was updated on October 21, 2026 and Drone GP on October 15, 2026.

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