# AirFighters Combat Flight Sim vs Drone

AirFighters Combat Flight Sim and Drone both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Drone's written reviews are positive against 54% of AirFighters Combat Flight Sim's. Drone also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). AirFighters Combat Flight Sim's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 1.2K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AirFighters Combat Flight Sim sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Drone sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for AirFighters Combat Flight Sim against 4.4 for Drone. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AirFighters Combat Flight Sim has 16K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of AirFighters Combat Flight Sim's written reviews are positive against 76% of Drone's.

AirFighters Combat Flight Sim ships an update every 4 months, Drone every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AirFighters Combat Flight Sim | Drone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airfighters-combat-flight-sim/id792650358/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-shadow-strike/id824808682/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 54.1% of reviews | **76.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 215 MB | 545 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RORTOS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/454802333) | [Reliance Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673672114) |

## What reviewers say

### AirFighters Combat Flight Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airfighters-combat-flight-sim/id792650358)

Engage in advanced aerial combat and flight simulation. Plan tactical missions, destroy various targets, and compete in dogfights. Features realistic world maps, over 500 airports, and a variety of fighter jets with unlockable weapons.

**Highlights:** Tactical mission planning, Ground, sea, and air target destruction, Dogfight combat modes, Realistic world maps and navigation, Aircraft carrier operations, Mission builder and sharing, Detailed aircraft performance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| F-14 SUPER TOMCAT | $2.99 | one-time |
| AV-8 HARRIER II | $2.99 | one-time |
| F-35B LIGHTNING II | $2.99 | one-time |
| F16 FALCON | $2.99 | one-time |
| SU-47 BERKUT | $2.99 | one-time |
| F22 RAPTOR | $2.99 | one-time |
| A-10 Thunderbolt II | $2.99 | one-time |
| WORLD SUPREMACY + DOG FIGHT | $7.99 | one-time |
| MEGA PACK | $13.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic flight simulation
- 👍 Detailed aircraft models
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Impressive graphics
- ✈️ Wide variety of aircraft

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases
- 🔒 Requires internet connection
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Inverted controls
- 🕰️ Slow performance on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to restore purchases
- Missions and progress being lost
- Unresponsive controls
- Frequent crashes
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Multiplayer functionality
- More customization options
- Improved landing mechanics
- Additional aircraft models


### Drone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-shadow-strike/id824808682)

Engage in covert aerial warfare as a special ops operator, piloting advanced drones with a vast arsenal. Strategize and execute air strikes in immersive, real-world inspired environments to complete challenging missions and dominate the battlefield.

**Highlights:** Pilot 8 types of advanced UCAVs, Arsenal of weapons: cannons, missiles, rockets, bombs, 34 missions across 5 campaigns, Live Events and Global Leaderboard, Upgradeable drone systems, Intuitive touch controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cash Doubler Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| “Bring The Rain” | $14.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Stealth Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cyberhawk Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Truckload | $29.99 | one-time |
| Wraith Bundle Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game older than you think
- 🚀 Awesome game with or without spending money
- 👍 Very nostalgic and fun
- 👍 Pleasantly surprised with gameplay and no money grabbing
- 👍 Truly the best game ever

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lame money grab, forces ads to progress
- 🐛 Drone repair feature doesn't work as advertised
- 🐛 Paid for gold but didn't receive it
- 🐛 Glitch where can't get past drone abilities screen after purchase
- 🐛 Paid for higher in-app purchase but never received it

**Reported bugs**

- Rewards don't register in leaderboard
- Longbow cannon damage gets nerfed after upgrading
- Game resets progress after update
- Game crashes or freezes frequently
- Game won't load or open after update

**Requested features**

- Add Ukraine-Russia War Mode and US-China Cold War Mode
- Add free roam mode with no missions, just blowing things up
- Add more levels and maps
- Add ability to convert in-game cash to gold
- Add more weapons and drones


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AirFighters Combat Flight Sim free?

AirFighters Combat Flight Sim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Drone free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AirFighters Combat Flight Sim or Drone?

AirFighters Combat Flight Sim is rated higher. AirFighters Combat Flight Sim averages 4.5 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Drone averages 4.4 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do AirFighters Combat Flight Sim or Drone have ads?

Both AirFighters Combat Flight Sim and Drone show ads.

### Which is updated more often, AirFighters Combat Flight Sim or Drone?

AirFighters Combat Flight Sim ships an update every 4 months, and Drone every 2 months. Most recently, AirFighters Combat Flight Sim was updated on November 7, 2026 and Drone on November 1, 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.*