Gunship III vs Warplanes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- Pilot modern fighter jets
- Strategic base management
- Fleet customization
- Diverse mission types
- Intuitive controls
- Single-player experience
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Gunship III ships an update fortnightly, Warplanes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gunship III | Warplanes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (37 ratings) — better | 3.6 (44 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.4% of reviews — better | 57.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 37 | 44 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 510 MB | 421 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | PNTK, Inc. | Teresa Dymek |
Customer experience
Gunship III
Warplanes
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
Gunship III
No in-app purchases
Warplanes
- 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









