# Drone vs Nuke Em All 2

The clearest difference is rating: Drone at 4.4 against Nuke Em All 2's 4.0. Drone also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 52%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 21). Nuke Em All 2's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drone sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Nuke Em All 2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drone holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drone has 1.2K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Drone's written reviews are positive against 52% of Nuke Em All 2's.

Drone ships an update every 2 months, Nuke Em All 2 every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drone | Nuke Em All 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-shadow-strike/id824808682/reviews)** | [4.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuke-em-all-2/id1615264630/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 51.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 545 MB | 506 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Reliance Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673672114) | [DM GAMES (Pty) Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1312883058) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Nuke Em All 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuke-em-all-2/id1615264630)

Engage in a strategic mission to eliminate targets across diverse landscapes. Utilize powerful weapons, including nukes, to clear areas and complete your hit list. Navigate challenging terrains, rescue VIPs, and defend against enemy forces in this ultimate simulation.

**Highlights:** Destroy targets with nukes and bombs, Hunt down enemies on a hit list, Rescue VIP commandos, Strategic weapon selection, Memory game for target tracking, Navigate real-time strategy map

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 399 pure Gold Bars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 2099 pure Gold Bars | $3.79 | one-time |
| Buy 4099 pure Gold Bars | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drone free?

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

### Is Nuke Em All 2 free?

Nuke Em All 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Drone or Nuke Em All 2?

Drone is rated higher. Drone averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Nuke Em All 2 averages 4.0 from 21 ratings.

### Do Drone or Nuke Em All 2 have ads?

Both Drone and Nuke Em All 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drone or Nuke Em All 2?

Drone ships an update every 2 months, and Nuke Em All 2 every 6 months. Most recently, Drone was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nuke Em All 2 on October 24, 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.*