Comparison

Helicopter Wars vs Apache Gunner

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

Apache Gunner

Experience intense helicopter combat as a gunner in this first-person shooter. Utilize a varied arsenal of weapons to eliminate enemies, defend allies in challenging modes, and climb global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • First-person gunner perspective
  • 30mm cannon and Hellfire missiles
  • Challenge Mode with wave-based survival
  • Unlockable powerful weapons
  • Online leaderboards and score sharing
  • Fast-paced, addictive gameplay
Features
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Take the seat in the cockpit of an Apache attack helicopter and play as the gunner in an explosive first-person shooter! -Use the 30mm cannon or the powerful Hellfire missiles to eliminate your enemies. -Defend your allies in Challenge Mode, face waves of enemy attacks, and survive as long as possible. -Earn points and unlock devastating weapons like the Satellite Laser or the Dual 30mm Cannon for ultimate firepower. Share your global score and show the world that you are the best Apache gunner! Game Features -Intense action and guaranteed adrenaline rush -Varied arsenal: 30mm Cannon, Hellfire Missiles, HyperShock, Satellite Laser -Thrilling missions + wave-based Challenge Mode -Online leaderboards and score sharing -Fun, fast-paced, and ultra-addictive gameplay

Screenshots

Helicopter Wars4 screens
Apache Gunner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Apache Gunner at 3.4 against Helicopter Wars's 2.9. Apache Gunner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). Helicopter Wars's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Apache Gunner holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Helicopter Wars's written reviews are positive against 27% of Apache Gunner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Helicopter Wars ships an update every 11 months, Apache Gunner every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Helicopter Wars versus Apache Gunner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelicopter WarsApache Gunner
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (9 ratings)3.4 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.8% of reviews26.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings919 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB58 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSea Venture LLCJean Lionel Darie

Customer experience

Helicopter Wars

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

Apache Gunner

All ratings19 ratings
Positive52.6%
Neutral21.1%
Negative26.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral40.0%
Negative33.3%

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

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Helicopter Wars free?
Helicopter Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Apache Gunner free?
Apache Gunner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Helicopter Wars or Apache Gunner?
Apache Gunner is rated higher. Helicopter Wars averages 2.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Apache Gunner averages 3.4 from 19 ratings.
Do Helicopter Wars or Apache Gunner have ads?
Apache Gunner shows ads; Helicopter Wars does not.
Which is updated more often, Helicopter Wars or Apache Gunner?
Helicopter Wars ships an update every 11 months, and Apache Gunner every 6 months. Most recently, Helicopter Wars was updated on October 22, 2026 and Apache Gunner on October 24, 2026.

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