Comparison

Gunship III vs Warplanes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Gunship III

Experience intense aerial combat in this Vietnam War flight simulator expansion. Pilot iconic Soviet-era jets, engage in online multiplayer battles, and complete challenging offline campaigns. Features realistic cockpits and weapon systems for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Flyable MIG-17PF, MIG-19, MIG-21PFL, MIG-21M jets
  • Online multiplayer battles
  • Offline campaigns
  • 360-degree virtual cockpit
  • Realistic avionics and weapon systems
  • Live text chat in multiplayer
Features
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This game is an expansion pack of the Gunship-III Vietnam War series. Features flyable MIG-17PF, MIG-19 (J-6), MIG-21PFL Fishbed and MIG-21M, players could play against others USAF players online. For more info about the Gunship-III Vietnam War Aircombat series, visit developer's page or at www.gunship3d.com Offline Campaigns: * Intercept U.S.A.F fighters and bombers over Laos (1964) * Intercept U.S.A.F fighters and bombers over HaNoi (1965) Features: * 360 degrees virtual cockpit. * Realistic avionics and weapon systems. * Full multiplayer over the internet with live text chat. * Support private network multiplayer. Download Gunship-III FREE for more free aircrafts and helicopters.

About

Warplanes

Engage in modern aerial combat, piloting advanced aircraft in intense battles. Choose between action-focused Pilot Mode or strategic Commander Mode, managing your airbase and pilots. Customize your fleet and deploy across diverse environments.

Highlights
  • Pilot modern fighter jets
  • Strategic base management
  • Fleet customization
  • Diverse mission types
  • Intuitive controls
  • Single-player experience
Features
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Take to the skies in Warplanes: Task Force, an action-packed combat flight game set in the modern era. Command a fleet of the world’s most advanced aircraft and engage in intense aerial battles against a wide array of threats, including tactical drones, helicopters, stealth fighters, and ground-based military forces. Experience a relaxing yet engaging single-player experience designed for military enthusiasts. The game offers two ways to experience the modern battlefield: ● Pilot Mode: Focus purely on the action. Collect, upgrade, and take command of your favorite jets as you complete challenging missions. ● Commander Mode: Adds a strategic twist to the gameplay. Besides piloting your aircraft, you also take responsibility for your unit’s growth. Expand your airbase, manage resources, and recruit a team of elite pilots to ensure your task force is always combat-ready. Prepare for every sortie by customizing your loadout to match the mission’s objectives—from high-altitude interceptions to precision strikes. Deploy across diverse, neutral environments, from urban landscapes and open seas to sun-scorched deserts and snow-covered mountains. KEY FEATURES: ● Modern Aviation Icons: Take the stick of a wide range of aircraft, from air-superiority fighters like the F-22 Raptor and F-14 Tomcat to multi-role jets such as the F-16 Viper and Eurofighter Typhoon. ● Strategic Unit Management: In Commander Mode, enhance your experience by building hangars, managing fuel supplies, and training pilots to increase their combat effectiveness. ● Extensive Personalization: Customize your fleet with specialized paint schemes and nearly 100 unique decals to make every plane your own. ● Diverse Mission Profiles: Engage in various operations, including escorting high-value targets, neutralizing naval threats, and defending strategic locations from coordinated strikes. ● Intuitive and Engaging Action: Enjoy user-friendly controls designed for a smooth experience. It’s a perfect fit for both casual players and fans of classic, old-school flight games.

Screenshots

Gunship III4 screens
Warplanes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Warplanes at Free against Gunship III's $3.99. Gunship III's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). On ratings volume 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

Warplanes is free to download; Gunship III costs $3.99 up front. Warplanes sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Gunship III asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gunship III holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 44 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Gunship III's written reviews are positive against 58% of Warplanes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gunship III ships an update fortnightly, Warplanes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Gunship III versus Warplanes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGunship IIIWarplanes
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (37 ratings) — better3.6 (44 ratings)
Positive reviews83.4% of reviews — better57.9% of reviews
Number of ratings3744 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size510 MB421 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPNTK, Inc.Teresa Dymek

Customer experience

Gunship III

All ratings38 ratings
Positive76.3%
Neutral13.2%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews169 reviews
Positive83.4%
Neutral6.5%
Negative10.1%

Warplanes

All ratings43 ratings
Positive60.5%
Neutral14.0%
Negative25.6%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral26.3%
Negative15.8%

Bugs and requests

Gunship III

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Crashes on iPad mini and iPod touch
  • Kicks player back to home screen
  • Bombers self-heal
  • Landing gear glitch
  • Multiplayer issues (disconnects, lag)
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  • Controls unresponsive

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add American AI planes
  • Add helicopters
  • Improve cockpit and ground detail
  • Add tutorials
  • Increase mission variety
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  • Add more aircraft
  • Improve multiplayer experience
  • Reduce SAM accuracy

Warplanes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Gunship III

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Warplanes

One-time7
  • Remove advertisements$0.99
  • 200 Gold$0.99
  • Advanced Color Editor$1.99
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  • Withdraw gold from the Swiss bank$1.99
  • 500 Gold$1.99
  • 1200 Gold$2.99
  • 2800 Gold$5.99

Questions

Is Gunship III free?
Gunship III costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Warplanes free?
Warplanes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gunship III or Warplanes?
Gunship III is rated higher. Gunship III averages 4.3 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Warplanes averages 3.6 from 44 ratings.
Do Gunship III or Warplanes have ads?
Warplanes shows ads; Gunship III does not.
Which is updated more often, Gunship III or Warplanes?
Gunship III ships an update fortnightly, and Warplanes every 2 months. Most recently, Gunship III was updated on October 23, 2026 and Warplanes on October 22, 2026.

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