Comparison

Helicopter Wars vs Apache Gunner 2

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

Head to head
About

Helicopter Wars

Engage in intense aerial combat as you pilot various helicopters through dangerous missions. Save the world by completing objectives like hostage rescue, destroying enemy forces, and eradicating fortifications. Unlock new helicopters and experience advanced 3D graphics and high-resolution sound.

Highlights
  • Pilot dozens of helicopters
  • Complete dangerous missions
  • Unlock new aircraft
  • Advanced 3D graphics
  • High-resolution sound effects
  • Hostage reconnaissance
  • Destroy enemy vehicles and buildings
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Fight the terrorists! Helicopter Wars is the ultimate helicopter simulation game. Save the world by flying dozens of dangerous missions in the dictatorships of Winterset Island, Ragerlands, Somers Run, and Drakanfold. Completing each mission unlocks the next mission, and each one contains new and fun objectives! Different helicopters can be unlocked such as the SH-60 Seahawk, AH-1 Cobra, or the RAH-66 Comanche! Some of your missions include: - Hostage reconnaissance - Blow up entire buildings full of hostile threats - Shoot down enemy rotor wing aircraft - Destroy armored vehicles - Eradicate defensive bunkers and fortresses Helicopter Wars features advanced OpenGL 3D graphics in HD(retina), high resolution sound effects, and even it's own rap theme song! The UH-60 Black Hawk is a four-bladed, twin-engine, medium-lift utility helicopter. It entered service with the U.S. Army in 1979, to replace the Bell UH-1 Iroquois as the Army's tactical transport helicopter. This was followed by the fielding of electronic warfare and special operations variants of the Black Hawk. Improved UH-60L and UH-60M utility variants have also been developed. Modified versions have also been developed for the U.S. Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. In addition to U.S. Army use, the UH-60 family has been exported to several nations. Black Hawks have served in combat during conflicts in Grenada, Panama, Iraq, Somalia, the Balkans, Afghanistan, and other areas in the Middle East. Compatible with all iPhones and iPads.

About

Apache Gunner 2

Experience intense first-person combat as the gunner of an Apache attack helicopter. Utilize a variety of weapons to eliminate enemies in challenging missions and unlock new armaments. Compete for high scores and share your achievements online.

Highlights
  • First-person Apache helicopter gunner
  • Full arsenal of weapons
  • Challenge mode with enemy waves
  • Unlockable new weapons
  • Score sharing
  • Immersive shooting experience
Features
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Apache Gunner is a first-person shooter where you take the seat of the gunner of an Apache attack helicopter. Eliminate your enemies using the full arsenal of the Apache: -30mm Cannon -70mm Rockets -Hellfire Missiles In Challenge mode, face waves of enemies, protect your allies and increase your score. Unlock new weapons along the way: Cluster Bomb, Laser XR, Orbital Laser and Sidewinder Missile. Your scores are saved and can be shared online to showcase your performance. Main features: -Immersive shooting experience -Different game modes -Varied and evolving arsenal -Accessible and addictive gameplay

Screenshots

Helicopter Wars4 screens
Apache Gunner 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Helicopter Wars at 2.9 against Apache Gunner 2's 2.2. Helicopter Wars also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (24% vs 9%). Apache Gunner 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support 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. Helicopter Wars sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Apache Gunner 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Helicopter Wars holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Helicopter Wars's written reviews are positive against 9% of Apache Gunner 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Helicopter Wars ships an update every 11 months, Apache Gunner 2 every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Helicopter Wars versus Apache Gunner 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelicopter WarsApache Gunner 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (9 ratings) — better2.2 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews24.5% of reviews — better9.1% of reviews
Number of ratings912 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB45 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSea Venture LLCJean Lionel Darie

Customer experience

Helicopter Wars

All ratings9 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive24.5%
Neutral8.2%
Negative67.3%

Apache Gunner 2

All ratings12 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.9%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Helicopter Wars

One-time6
  • Helicopter Wars$0.99
  • Helicopter Wars - Expert$1.99
  • Helicopter Wars - Expert$2.99
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  • Helicopter Wars - Ultimate$6.99
  • Helicopter Wars - Ultimate$8.99
  • Helicopter Wars - Ultimate$9.99
None

Apache Gunner 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Helicopter Wars free?
Helicopter Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Apache Gunner 2 free?
Apache Gunner 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Helicopter Wars or Apache Gunner 2?
Helicopter Wars is rated higher. Helicopter Wars averages 2.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Apache Gunner 2 averages 2.2 from 12 ratings.
Do Helicopter Wars or Apache Gunner 2 have ads?
Apache Gunner 2 shows ads; Helicopter Wars does not.
Which is updated more often, Helicopter Wars or Apache Gunner 2?
Helicopter Wars ships an update every 11 months, and Apache Gunner 2 every 7 months. Most recently, Helicopter Wars was updated on July 7, 2026 and Apache Gunner 2 on June 24, 2026.

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