# Quintet vs Operation WarShell

The clearest difference is ads: Quintet at none against Operation WarShell's shown. Quintet also leads on ratings volume (20 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.0). Operation WarShell's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs paid) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Quintet against 4.0 for Operation WarShell. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quintet has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Quintet's written reviews are positive against 100% of Operation WarShell's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quintet | Operation WarShell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quintet/id577349244/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/operation-warshell/id6758300407/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 159 MB | 276 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AwesomeApps.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/477976738) | [Gnarly Game Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823228040) |

## What reviewers say

### Quintet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quintet/id577349244)

Experience the thrill of commanding a spaceship with friends in this cooperative multiplayer game. Players take on distinct roles, from Captain to Engineer, to navigate and survive the challenges of space. Success hinges on seamless teamwork and communication.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer spaceship control, Five distinct player roles, Cooperative gameplay, Cross-platform play (desktop, laptop, iPad), Single, two, three, and four-player ships available, Play with or against other player ships

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique co-op gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth cross-platform play
- 💡 Innovative sci-fi shooter with RP elements
- ✨ Great graphics and design
- 🤝 Excellent for playing with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Low player count
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ❓ Difficult to understand without tutorial
- ⏳ Long loading times
- 📱 Poor performance on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Game fades to black and hangs
- Black screen on iPhone 6/6+
- Doesn't work after iOS updates
- Laser repeats countdown

**Requested features**

- Add cargo and ship upgrades
- Allow saving multiple ships
- Add a first-person mode in future installments
- Make the 'trio' feature available for more levels
- Add more optimization for iPhones


### Operation WarShell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/operation-warshell/id6758300407)

Engage in intense base-defense missions, commanding artillery to stop enemy units. Strategize weapon choices and ammo management across escalating tactical operations. Progress through challenging stages with diverse objectives and enemy types.

**Highlights:** Base-defense missions, Artillery command, Weapon upgrades, Ammo management, Mission-based progression, Tactical variety

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quintet free?

Quintet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Operation WarShell free?

Operation WarShell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Quintet or Operation WarShell?

Operation WarShell is rated higher. Quintet averages 3.9 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Operation WarShell averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Quintet or Operation WarShell have ads?

Operation WarShell shows ads; Quintet does not.

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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.*