# The Flight Test vs TRUXTON classic

The clearest difference is rating: TRUXTON classic at 4.6 against The Flight Test's 4.0. TRUXTON classic also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 50%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). The Flight Test's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Flight Test sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and TRUXTON classic sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TRUXTON classic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TRUXTON classic has 83 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of The Flight Test's written reviews are positive against 84% of TRUXTON classic's.

The Flight Test ships an update every 9 months, TRUXTON classic monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Flight Test | TRUXTON classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-flight-test/id820289681/reviews) | **[4.6 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truxton-classic/id1467875681/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **83** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **84.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 155 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leonardo Amora](https://appshunter.io/developer/690988469) | [MOBIRIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/349276666) |

## What reviewers say

### The Flight Test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-flight-test/id820289681)

Experience a classic space shooter reborn for mobile with a unique one-button control system. Dodge, aim, and fight through waves of enemies, upgrade your weapons, and unlock new ships. Enjoy dynamic gameplay and compete on leaderboards in portrait mode.

**Highlights:** One-button control system, Weapon upgrades and new firepower, Unlockable ships, Neon visuals and soundtrack, Game Center leaderboards, Dynamic gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads + 5000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + 5.000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10.000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + 10.000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |


### TRUXTON classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truxton-classic/id1467875681)

Experience a classic arcade space shooter with retro graphics and fast-paced action. Pilot your fighter, collect power-ups, and unleash devastating weapons to defeat alien invaders. Offers multiple difficulty levels and a bomb system for critical moments.

**Highlights:** Retro arcade space shooter gameplay, Weapon power-ups and upgrades, Multiple difficulty levels, Bomb system for defense, Achievements and leaderboards, 16 language support

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase 300 Dia | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 500 Dia | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 1,100 Dia | $9.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 3,600 Dia | $29.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 6,500 Dia | $49.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 15,000 Dia | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Nostalgic classic gameplay
- 👍 Excellent port/remake
- 🎵 Great music/soundtrack
- 🕹️ Good controls (mostly)
- 🆓 Free to play (with ads)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- ✋ Ads interrupt gameplay
- 👆 Fingers block screen
- 📏 Incorrect aspect ratio
- 🐌 Slow bomb activation

**Reported bugs**

- Sound issues on iOS 17
- Bomb button overlaps with ship
- Game speed faster than original
- Graphics altered (e.g., red power shield)
- Bomb activation delay

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads (IAP)
- Controller support (Bluetooth)
- Adjustable swipe sensitivity
- Left-handed control layout option
- Option to fix aspect ratio/add black bars


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Flight Test free?

The Flight Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TRUXTON classic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Flight Test or TRUXTON classic?

TRUXTON classic is rated higher. The Flight Test averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TRUXTON classic averages 4.6 from 83 ratings.

### Do The Flight Test or TRUXTON classic have ads?

TRUXTON classic shows ads; The Flight Test does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Flight Test or TRUXTON classic?

The Flight Test ships an update every 9 months, and TRUXTON classic monthly. Most recently, The Flight Test was updated on November 1, 2026 and TRUXTON classic on November 11, 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.*