Comparison

Helicopter Wars vs C.H.O.P.S.

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
Features
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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

C.H.O.P.S.

Pilot powerful military helicopters to save the world from attack. Engage in intense aerial combat, destroy various enemy aircraft, and upgrade your weapons and choppers. Experience classic side-scrolling action with retro pixel art graphics.

Highlights
  • Pilot hardcore military helicopters
  • Destroy various enemy aircraft
  • Upgrade weapons up to 12 times
  • Customize four helicopter types
  • Utilize orbitoids for increased firepower
  • Retro pixel art design
  • Endless gameplay
Features
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Soldier, you have been drafted to fly the most hardcore helicopters from all military forces. The entire world is under attack and your duty is to save the Earth from doom! So, welcome aboard, you’re now part of the Combat Helicopter Offensive Pacification Squad. Call it C.H.O.P.S.! When problems cannot be resolved on the ground, it is time for the air forces to join the battlefield. This is the moment that all of your years of hard training will be put at test. Will you be able to destroy all the enemies and save the day? Face many different types of aircrafts and helicopters and take all of them down before it is too late. Use various weapons and slugs to fight your way to the victory. Prove that you have nerves of steel and do not forget to avoid obstacles while piloting your chopper. UPGRADES AND CUSTOMIZATION In C.H.O.P.S. you earn coins every time you shoot down an enemy , so you can customize four different types of helicopters and upgrade your weapons. And believe me, soldier: you are going to need every little piece of help an upgrade can offer. WEAPONS Have a blast of fun with the Machine Gun, the Missile, the Laser, the Flamethrower and much more! Upgrade them up to 12 times to make them stronger and virtually unbeatable! ORBITOIDS Dreadful drones will help you fire and defeat the enemies willing to take you out of combat. Combine them with your weapons and increase your fire power and decrease your chances of sending home a KIA -- killed in action -- notice. HIGHLIGHTS • XP: After every match you gain combat experience to level up your weapons and orbitoids • Classic gameplay: tap and hold the screen to go up and release to go down • Retro & old school design: relive the amazing and classic action of side-scrolling pixel art games • Loads of enemy threats and challenges to beat • Endless gameplay: how far can you go without being destroyed? • Challenging tasks: take down as many mercenaries as you can Buckle up and dominate the sky to master the world’s most advanced combat aircraft machine! Download now C.H.O.P.S. and enjoy the most exciting action packed side-scrolling helicopter game. Are you ready to boom some enemies, soldier? You had better be! Disclaimer: While this App is completely free to play, some additional content can be purchased for real money in-game. If you do not want to use this feature, please turn off in-app purchases in your device's settings. Like our page on Facebook and be the first to know about our upcoming games and updates! http://fb.com/tappshq

Screenshots

Helicopter Wars4 screens
C.H.O.P.S.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: C.H.O.P.S. at 95% against Helicopter Wars's 22%. C.H.O.P.S. also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.9) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months). 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. Helicopter Wars sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and C.H.O.P.S. sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

C.H.O.P.S. holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C.H.O.P.S. has 82 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Helicopter Wars's written reviews are positive against 95% of C.H.O.P.S.'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Helicopter Wars ships an update every 11 months, C.H.O.P.S. every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Helicopter Wars versus C.H.O.P.S.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelicopter WarsC.H.O.P.S.
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (9 ratings)4.8 (82 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.8% of reviews94.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings982 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.66.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB18 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSea Venture LLCTPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA

Customer experience

Helicopter Wars

All ratings9 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive21.8%
Neutral7.3%
Negative70.9%

C.H.O.P.S.

All ratings82 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive94.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative1.4%

Bugs and requests

Helicopter Wars

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

C.H.O.P.S.

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game doesn't work on iPhone
  • Rate me button broken

Requested features

5 requests
  • Update the game for new iOS
  • More stages and helicopters
  • More weapons and pick-ups
  • Second game with more choppers
  • Special chopper for original players

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Helicopter Wars

One-time6
  • Helicopter Wars$0.99
  • Helicopter Wars - Expert$1.99
  • Helicopter Wars - Expert$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Helicopter Wars - Ultimate$6.99
  • Helicopter Wars - Ultimate$8.99
  • Helicopter Wars - Ultimate$9.99
10 purchases

C.H.O.P.S.

One-time10
  • remove ads$0.99
  • pack with 40 diamonds$1.99
  • pack with 40000 coins$1.99
Show 7 more
  • pack with 120 diamonds$4.99
  • pack with 120000 coins$4.99
  • pack with 300 diamonds$9.99
  • pack with 300000 coins$9.99
  • pack with 700 diamonds$19.99
  • pack with 700000 coins$19.99
  • pack with 2000 diamonds$49.99

Questions

Is Helicopter Wars free?
Helicopter Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is C.H.O.P.S. free?
C.H.O.P.S. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Helicopter Wars or C.H.O.P.S.?
C.H.O.P.S. is rated higher. Helicopter Wars averages 2.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while C.H.O.P.S. averages 4.8 from 82 ratings.
Do Helicopter Wars or C.H.O.P.S. have ads?
Neither Helicopter Wars nor C.H.O.P.S. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Helicopter Wars or C.H.O.P.S.?
Helicopter Wars ships an update every 11 months, and C.H.O.P.S. every 5 weeks. Most recently, Helicopter Wars was updated on October 22, 2026 and C.H.O.P.S. on October 24, 2026.

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