# Drone vs C

The clearest difference is update cadence: C at every 10 days against Drone's every 3 months. C also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (88% vs 76%). 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 C sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

C holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C has 6.8K ratings behind it against 1.2K, 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 88% of C's.

Drone ships an update every 3 months, C every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drone | C |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-shadow-strike/id824808682/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-ram-ciws-simulator/id1662281256/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **6.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | **88.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 505 MB | 695 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Reliance Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673672114) | [HOT DOG DOG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662281258) |

## 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


### C

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-ram-ciws-simulator/id1662281256)

Engage in thrilling anti-aircraft warfare as a commander of C-RAM and CIWS systems. Protect military bases and critical infrastructures from air attacks by shooting down enemy aircraft across various modes. Experience realistic defense scenarios.

**Highlights:** Control C-RAM and CIWS weapon systems, Shoot down enemy aircraft, Ground, Navy, and Air modes, Realistic anti-air gunner simulation, Defend military bases and infrastructure

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove all ads | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Impressive graphics
- 🎮 Fun and addictive
- 💡 Lots of potential

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive items
- 🔍 Lack of content variety
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🎮 Controls need improvement

**Reported bugs**

- Missiles not locking on properly
- Vehicles glitching and crashing
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Graphical issues and pixelation
- Progression/save data loss

**Requested features**

- Add more planes and vehicles
- Implement multiplayer mode
- Improve physics and realism
- Add more game modes
- Customize controls and settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drone free?

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

### Is C free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drone or C?

C is rated higher. Drone averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while C averages 4.8 from 6.8K ratings.

### Do Drone or C have ads?

Both Drone and C show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drone or C?

Drone ships an update every 3 months, and C every 10 days. Most recently, Drone was updated on September 23, 2026 and C on September 23, 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.*