# Epic Plane Evolution vs Idle Weapon Shop

The clearest difference is ads: Idle Weapon Shop at none against Epic Plane Evolution's shown. Idle Weapon Shop also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Epic Plane Evolution's advantage is ratings volume (174K vs 7.4K) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Epic Plane Evolution sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Idle Weapon Shop sells 33 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Weapon Shop holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epic Plane Evolution has 174K ratings behind it against 7.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Epic Plane Evolution's written reviews are positive against 33% of Idle Weapon Shop's.

Epic Plane Evolution ships an update fortnightly, Idle Weapon Shop every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Epic Plane Evolution | Idle Weapon Shop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (174K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-plane-evolution/id6504122823/reviews) | **[4.9 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-weapon-shop/id6739552291/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **174K** | 7.4K |
| Positive reviews | 32.2% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 360 MB | 566 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [HOT GAMES CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652276308) |

## What reviewers say

### Epic Plane Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-plane-evolution/id6504122823)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Racing, #12 Top Grossing · Racing, #24 Top Free · Simulation, #143 Top Grossing · Simulation, #155 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Launch your aircraft using a slingshot, then guide it through diverse terrains. Collect coins to upgrade your plane's components, enhancing performance and unlocking new capabilities. Master strategic flight control and a rewarding progression system to conquer the skies.

**Highlights:** Slingshot launch mechanics, Aircraft evolution and upgrades, Diverse environments, Strategic flight control, Rewarding progression system, Daily challenges

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Status 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Premium 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| VIP Premium 1 Year | $99.99 | per year |
| Small Plane Tickets Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Skip'its | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Plane Tickets Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Skip'its | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Plane Tickets Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Skip'its | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30 Gems | $11.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gems | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Visually appealing
- 🚀 Smooth controls
- 💡 Variety of planes and levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy physics and glitches
- 💰 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay and level structure
- 🕰️ Slow progression and high upgrade costs

**Reported bugs**

- Progress and upgrades getting reset
- Planes becoming invisible
- Game freezing or crashing
- Inconsistent flight mechanics and controls

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Customization options for planes
- Endless mode or higher difficulty challenges
- Ability to replay previous levels


### Idle Weapon Shop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-weapon-shop/id6739552291)

Build a weapon crafting empire in an apocalyptic world. Research, forge, and trade weapons to fulfill hunter orders, expand your business across diverse regions, and automate production for 24/7 income. Send adventurers on expeditions for loot and resources.

**Highlights:** Weapon crafting and research, Automated production and idle income, Empire expansion across regions, Dispatching hunters on expeditions, Customizing shopkeeper outfits, Taming and nurturing pets

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

**In-app purchases (33)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noble Perk | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Actpack 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Act Piggy Bank 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Actpack 6 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Three gift package 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Activity Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Ad Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| Actpack 7 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Actpack 8 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Actpack 9 | $4.99 | one-time |
| ×2 Profit Forever | $4.99 | one-time |
| BattlePass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Act Piggy Bank 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Act Piggy Bank 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Actpack 10 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Military Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Act Piggy Bank 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Actpack 11 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vigor | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ad Tickets | $9.99 | one-time |
| Inscription Coupon | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pet Coupon | $9.99 | one-time |
| Arena Coupon | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battlepass Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Meat Block | $9.99 | one-time |
| Growth pack 1 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Three gift package 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Actpack 13 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Three gift package 3 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Actpack 15 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute game
- 👍 Fun, simple premise

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Broken events and rewards
- 🔒 Pay-to-play advantage in events
- 🐛 Rewards not received as expected
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Woodcutters and customers stop working
- Game crashes on launch
- Wishing coins not awarded after watching ads

**Requested features**

- Add login option to save game data
- Implement global chat and clan features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Epic Plane Evolution free?

Epic Plane Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Idle Weapon Shop free?

Idle Weapon Shop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Epic Plane Evolution or Idle Weapon Shop?

Idle Weapon Shop is rated higher. Epic Plane Evolution averages 4.6 out of 5 from 174K ratings, while Idle Weapon Shop averages 4.9 from 7.4K ratings.

### Do Epic Plane Evolution or Idle Weapon Shop have ads?

Epic Plane Evolution shows ads; Idle Weapon Shop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Epic Plane Evolution or Idle Weapon Shop?

Epic Plane Evolution ships an update fortnightly, and Idle Weapon Shop every 2 weeks. Most recently, Epic Plane Evolution was updated on September 25, 2026 and Idle Weapon Shop on September 24, 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.*