Comparison

Helicopter Wars vs RC Heli 3

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

RC Heli 3

Experience realistic micro RC helicopter and drone flight in detailed 3D environments. Master your skills across four physics simulation modes, from beginner-friendly to ultra-realistic. Compete in race modes, climb global leaderboards, and enjoy an immersive flying experience.

Highlights
  • Detailed 3D scenarios
  • Advanced physics simulation
  • Helicopter and drone vehicles
  • Beginner to Pro difficulty modes
  • Race and Micro Race modes
  • Online leaderboards
  • AI assisted follow camera
Features
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WARNING Supported Devices : iphones starting with iPhone 5, and iPads starting with the iPad 4 and Retina mini. ** RC Heli is back, and it's a revolution ! Enjoy flying Micro RC helicopters and quads around a very detailed 3d scenario. Scale up your skills with 4 physics simulation difficulty modes ranging from a strongly electronically assisted "Beginner" mode to an ultra realistic "Pro" mode. RC Heli 3 engine simulates RC Helis and Drones very realistically allowing you to learn and practice as a simulator but it can also turn into a more arcade and easy experience. The new Ai assisted Follow camera ads incredible realism to the experience following your vehicle as if you where there. 2 Race game modes will see you flying micro quads trough cardboard checkpoints scattered through the realistic scenario, and compete online on our global leaderboards. Join the competition to be the King of the Week and be one of the 3 usernames on the whiteboard on all players main menus. Each week the competition will be reset and a new king will take power ! With RC Heli 3 we are also introducing our new "FrozenAccount" which allows users to sync online all their progress and purchases and share them with the soon coming other platform versions of RC products. Many new game modes, scenarios and vehicles will be released in the upcoming months. Top Features : - Detailed scenario allows for stunning flights at micro scale - Advanced physics simulations - Helicopter and Drone vehicles - Electronic stabilizer simulation allows for a easy and yet realistic flight experience at beginner levels - Free Flight , Race and Micro Race game modes available - Many vehicles to choose from - Wind simulation - Online scoreboards - Alive scenario rich of visual and audio detail - Incredible sound track - Soon coming multiplayer modes - Sync progress and unlocks with the soon coming Mac and Pc version - .... so much more. ** Unsupported devices : At the moment RC Heli 3 does not support the following devices ( IPad 1, iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad mini, iPod Touch, iphone 4 and 4s (previous ones too)

Screenshots

Helicopter Wars4 screens
RC Heli 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RC Heli 3 at 3.6 against Helicopter Wars's 2.9. RC Heli 3 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months) and review sentiment (31% vs 22%). Helicopter Wars's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, ads, monetization model 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. RC Heli 3 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Helicopter Wars asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RC Heli 3 holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 42 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Helicopter Wars's written reviews are positive against 31% of RC Heli 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Helicopter Wars ships an update every 11 months, RC Heli 3 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Helicopter Wars versus RC Heli 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelicopter WarsRC Heli 3
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (9 ratings)3.6 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.8% of reviews31.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings942 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.67.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB520 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSea Venture LLCFrozenPepper

Customer experience

Helicopter Wars

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

RC Heli 3

All ratings42 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive31.1%
Neutral6.8%
Negative62.2%

Bugs and requests

Helicopter Wars

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Building destruction not working
  • Game crashes
  • App closes when clicking 'Play'
  • Cannot start the game
  • Keeps crashing
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  • Screen is a grid
  • Cannot see enemies
  • Game is jumpy

Requested features

8 requests
  • Update to fix building destruction
  • Redo the game
  • Add HD graphics
  • Improve graphics
  • Improve controls
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  • Modernize the game
  • Add lock-on technology
  • Overhaul the game

RC Heli 3

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Helicopter Wars

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

RC Heli 3

One-time8
  • Booster 4Ch$0.99
  • Phantom 4CH Coaxial$0.99
  • Micro Ghost 4ch$0.99
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  • Stunt Quad$0.99
  • Micro Blaze 4Ch$0.99
  • Basket Stadium Scenario$0.99
  • Military Ops$1.99
  • Main Scenario and Races$2.99

Questions

Is Helicopter Wars free?
Helicopter Wars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RC Heli 3 free?
RC Heli 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Helicopter Wars or RC Heli 3?
RC Heli 3 is rated higher. Helicopter Wars averages 2.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while RC Heli 3 averages 3.6 from 42 ratings.
Do Helicopter Wars or RC Heli 3 have ads?
Neither Helicopter Wars nor RC Heli 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Helicopter Wars or RC Heli 3?
Helicopter Wars ships an update every 11 months, and RC Heli 3 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Helicopter Wars was updated on November 1, 2026 and RC Heli 3 on November 1, 2026.

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