# Sky Gamblers vs Gunship III

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gunship III at none against Sky Gamblers's 4. Gunship III also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (80% vs 71%). Sky Gamblers's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (483 vs 153). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Sky Gamblers costs $4.99 and Gunship III $3.99 up front. Sky Gamblers sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Gunship III asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sky Gamblers holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 483 and 153 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Sky Gamblers's written reviews are positive against 80% of Gunship III's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sky Gamblers ships an update every 6 months, Gunship III monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sky Gamblers | Gunship III |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (483 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-gamblers-cold-war/id652041723/reviews)** | [4.2 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunship-iii-combat-flight-simulator-us-navy/id831768949/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **483** | 153 |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | **80.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 510 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Atypical Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/574375383) | [PNTK, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/999141305) |

## What reviewers say

### Sky Gamblers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-gamblers-cold-war/id652041723)

Experience intense jet fighter combat with a deep single-player campaign and thrilling multiplayer modes. Master over a dozen aircraft models, enjoy console-quality visuals, and engage in realistic aerial battles across various missions.

**Highlights:** Extensive single-player campaign, Multiple multiplayer modes, Over a dozen airplane models, Console-quality visuals and effects, Interactive cockpits, Take off and land on strips/carriers, Realistic weather and atmospheric effects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RFU6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Mega Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plane Paint Customization | $1.99 | one-time |
| RFU14 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and enjoyable
- 🚀 Great gameplay
- 🚀 Amazing graphics
- 👍 Best plane game ever
- 👍 Awesome experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Accelerometer pad unreliable
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Controls issues
- 🐛 Difficult missions
- 🐛 Missiles overpowered

**Reported bugs**

- Campaign mode crashes
- Controls issues in campaign mode
- Planes behaving unexpectedly when crashing
- Multiplayer not working

**Requested features**

- Modernize UI for newer devices
- Add more planes and missions
- Improve controls and accuracy
- Add voice acting to campaign
- Add more maps and environments


### Gunship III

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunship-iii-combat-flight-simulator-us-navy/id831768949)

Experience realistic naval aviation combat with flyable A-1 Skyraider, A-4E Skyhawk, and F-4B Phantom II aircraft. Engage in carrier take-offs and landings, combat Surface to Air Missiles, and utilize advanced radar systems. Compete or cooperate with other players online.

**Highlights:** Flyable A-1 Skyraider, A-4E Skyhawk, F-4B Phantom II, Realistic carrier take-offs and landings, Surface to Air Missile combat, Radar Warning Receiver, 360-degree virtual cockpit, Realistic avionics and weapon systems, Online multiplayer with text chat

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Awesome
- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Realistic
- 👍 Detailed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Glitchy flight mechanics
- 🐛 Multiplayer issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Planes behave erratically during flight
- Carrier catapult launches are inconsistent
- Invisible/unresponsive enemies
- Missions cannot be completed due to missing/bugged targets
- Frequent crashes, especially in multiplayer

**Requested features**

- Add more aircraft (F-8 Crusader, A-6 Intruder, A-7 Corsair II, etc.)
- Implement naval helicopters (SH-2 Sea Sprite, CH-46 Sea Knight, etc.)
- Add more mission variety and objectives
- Improve carrier operations (working elevators, ability to move carrier, etc.)
- Implement air-to-air refueling


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sky Gamblers free?

Sky Gamblers costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Gunship III free?

Gunship III costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sky Gamblers or Gunship III?

Sky Gamblers is rated higher. Sky Gamblers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 483 ratings, while Gunship III averages 4.2 from 153 ratings.

### Do Sky Gamblers or Gunship III have ads?

Neither Sky Gamblers nor Gunship III shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sky Gamblers or Gunship III?

Sky Gamblers ships an update every 6 months, and Gunship III monthly. Most recently, Sky Gamblers was updated on October 27, 2026 and Gunship III on October 26, 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.*