# Vendetta Online vs Operation

The clearest difference is ads: Vendetta Online at none against Operation's shown. Vendetta Online also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 52%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Operation's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (625 vs 167). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vendetta Online sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Operation sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Vendetta Online against 4.2 for Operation. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 167 and 625 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Vendetta Online's written reviews are positive against 52% of Operation's.

Vendetta Online ships an update every 5 weeks, Operation every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vendetta Online | Operation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vendetta-online/id563305375/reviews)** | [4.2 (625 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/operation-new-earth/id1098898838/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 167 | **625** |
| Positive reviews | **68.2% of reviews** | 52.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 436 MB | 302 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Guild Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/498327436) | [Tilting Point LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1095401785) |

## What reviewers say

### Vendetta Online

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vendetta-online/id563305375)

Embark on an epic space adventure in a persistent 3D MMORPG. Explore a vast galaxy, engage in fast-paced combat, and forge your own destiny as a captain, hero, or outlaw. Seamlessly switch between desktop and mobile platforms.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform 3D MMORPG, Vast persistent universe, Real-time twitch combat, Character progression, Player factions and intrigue, Controller support, Voice chat

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Lite Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| One month of Lite Mode play | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Crystals | $2.99 | one-time |
| Six months of Lite Mode play | $4.99 | one-time |
| Box of Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| One month of unlimited play | $9.99 | one-time |
| Case of Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Three months of unlimited play | $26.99 | one-time |
| Six months of unlimited play | $48.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Deep, engaging gameplay with multiple playstyles
- 🌍 Massive open universe with 100+ maps and 40+ stations
- 💰 Fair free-to-play model without pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔄 Cross-platform play (PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, VR)
- 👥 Positive and helpful community with active developers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Difficult touch screen controls for combat
- 📱 Poor iOS interface optimization and layout
- ⏱️ Steep learning curve and confusing tutorial
- 👥 Small player base leading to isolation
- 🔧 Control sensitivity issues and customization limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after tutorial completion
- XML error in Vietnamese language selection
- Account login failures and lost accounts
- Controller support not working properly
- Game freezes and performance drops

**Requested features**

- Improved touch controls with sensitivity adjustment
- Redesigned iOS-specific interface and layout
- More ship variety and customization options
- Capital ships available for casual players
- Additional mission variety and complexity


### Operation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/operation-new-earth/id1098898838)

Defend Earth from a massive alien invasion in this sci-fi multiplayer strategy game. Build your base, raise an army, and command powerful heroes to retake the planet. Form alliances and engage in real-time faction wars against both aliens and hostile humans.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade military facility, Train specialized army units, Command and capture enemy heroes, Chat, trade, and invite players, Join alliances for strategic warfare, Engage in real-time faction wars

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze Supply Drop | $0.99 | one-time |
| Iron Supply Drop | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Supply Drop | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Shard Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bronze Booster Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Silver Shard Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gold Shard Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Shard Bundle | $89.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Shard Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Hero Equipment Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable strategy elements
- 🤝 Good alliance system
- 💡 Potential for improvement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow progression and long upgrade times
- 🤺 Bullying and imbalance between players

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and connection issues
- Inability to update or download new versions
- Glitches with UI and in-game mechanics

**Requested features**

- Improved shielding and protection options
- Expanded map and zoom functionality
- Better resource production and gathering
- More balanced matchmaking and region merges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vendetta Online free?

Vendetta Online is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Operation free?

Operation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vendetta Online or Operation?

Vendetta Online is rated higher. Vendetta Online averages 4.3 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while Operation averages 4.2 from 625 ratings.

### Do Vendetta Online or Operation have ads?

Operation shows ads; Vendetta Online does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vendetta Online or Operation?

Vendetta Online ships an update every 5 weeks, and Operation every 2 weeks. Most recently, Vendetta Online was updated on November 1, 2026 and Operation on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*