# R vs Wing Fighter

The clearest difference is price: Wing Fighter at Free against R's $1.99. Wing Fighter also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (15K vs 27). R's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 23) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Wing Fighter is free to download; R costs $1.99 up front. Wing Fighter sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. R asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wing Fighter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wing Fighter has 15K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of R's written reviews are positive against 75% of Wing Fighter's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | R | Wing Fighter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r-type-ii/id787148904/reviews) | **[4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wing-fighter/id1562065271/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | **75.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#61** |
| Size | 45 MB | 940 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [DotEmu](https://appshunter.io/developer/329185054) | [MINIGAME ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459335896) |

## What reviewers say

### R

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r-type-ii/id787148904)

Relive a classic horizontal scrolling shooter arcade experience. Pilot an advanced ship against the returning Bydo Empire, utilizing new weapons and power-ups across six challenging levels. Enjoy customizable graphics and controls for a nostalgic or enhanced gameplay session.

**Highlights:** Six unique levels with bosses, New Search Laser and Shotgun Laser weapons, Power-ups and attachments, Adjustable difficulty settings, Customizable touch and D-pad controls, Original and improved graphics options, Game Center achievements and leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Nostalgic gameplay
- 👍 Faithful port of the original
- 🎮 Good controls with controller support
- 💎 Classic arcade shooter experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy controls and performance issues
- 📱 Difficult to play on small screens
- 🕹️ Suboptimal touch controls
- 🕰️ Outdated graphics and sound

**Reported bugs**

- Unresponsive controls
- Graphical glitches and performance problems
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Difficulty settings and accessibility options
- More levels and content
- Improved compatibility with modern devices
- Sensitivity and control customization


### Wing Fighter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wing-fighter/id1562065271)

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Grossing · Action, #147 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

Engage in thrilling aerial combat as an air force pilot in this free arcade shooter. Blast through waves of enemies and challenging bosses with a vast arsenal of equipment and powerful skills. Protect the skies and climb the leaderboards in this retro-inspired, modern combat flight action game.

**Highlights:** Shoot down enemy fighters and bosses, Enrich equipment arsenal with hundreds of items, Choose strong fighters with multiple attributes, Hundreds of combat buffs for varied strategies, Unlock battle scenes and levels, Improve fighter power and climb leaderboards, Mysterious talent system with Roguelike elements

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Epic Selectable Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| First Charge Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Special Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Recruitment Daily Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advance Daily Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank II | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Daily Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Three-Day Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Titan Chest Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Deepspace Treasure Pack III | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Daily Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank III | $9.99 | one-time |
| Allied Squadrons | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Three-Day Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Battle Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank IV | $19.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big chest of diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 🎮 Addictive and engaging
- 🎨 Customizable fighter
- 💰 Generous rewards for watching ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Too many ads required for progression
- 💰 Expensive ad-free option
- 🕹️ Repetitive levels and enemies
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes
- Rewards not being properly awarded
- Progression issues after updates

**Requested features**

- More diverse enemy and level designs
- Ability to save progress across devices
- Improved balancing and difficulty curve
- More frequent content updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is R free?

R costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wing Fighter free?

Wing Fighter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, R or Wing Fighter?

Wing Fighter is rated higher. R averages 3.7 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Wing Fighter averages 4.7 from 15K ratings.

### Do R or Wing Fighter have ads?

Wing Fighter shows ads; R does not.

### Which is updated more often, R or Wing Fighter?

R ships an update monthly, and Wing Fighter monthly. Most recently, R was updated on October 24, 2026 and Wing Fighter 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.*