Comparison

Drone vs Gunship Operator 3D

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Drone

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
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Drone Shadow Strike is the best military warfare fps game that offers an addictive mixture of strategy, fast-paced combat and real action! Operate the world’s best UCAVs with an arsenal of weapons and bring the rain! THIS GAME DOES NOT SUPPORT 3rd or 4th GEN iPOD TOUCH, iPAD 1, iPHONE 3G & iPHONE 4. Set in the heart of covert aerial warfare, with real world inspired immersive environments and the original FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared) camera, this air strike shooter game puts you in the hot seat of a special ops operator. You must work your way up the chain of command over a series of action filled covert missions, using ultra high tech equipment and weapons including rockets, missiles, cannons etc. Showcase your military strategy & fps skills and superior firepower to lay waste to the enemies of the state, all at the tap of your fingertips! Reaper, evade enemy fire and raid enemy bases before they take you out. You are clear to engage! Control ultimate military Drones and take them to the battle. Build your arsenal of devastating weapons and slay enemy firebase. Strategize missions, plan each air strike and attack enemy territories with missiles, rockets and bombs to complete your assigned tasks. Stay alert and keep an eye on incoming attacks. Defend your drones during combat while you dominate the resistance in the best fps action game. Be the Ultimate Combat Commander and make your army proud. Explore the Global Events battleground. Participate in the Live Events to compete in global collisions and earn lethal new weapons of mass destruction. Rule the leaderboard and show the resistance how much of a marksman you are. The game is completely free to play but some in-game items require an in-app payment. You can turn off the payment feature by disabling in-app purchases on your device. Exclusive Features: 1. Fly 8 different types of UCAVs, from prototypes to official in-service aircrafts! 2. Defend, Survive, Strike or Escort; - 34 missions in 5 real world inspired campaigns. - Cannons, Guided Missiles, Rockets & Bombs - 4 types of weapons, 25 ways to light ‘em up. - Superior upgrades. Choose to be light & stealthy or loud & proud! - 7 Additional enhancements. Dominate the battlefield with air strikes, nukes & more! 3. Play Live Events and rule the Global Leaderboard Simple and easy intuitive touch controls, command the battle with just a fingertip! Fight alongside friendly AI forces. Provide overwatch and protect them at all costs! 20 official Ranks. Start as an army Airman Basic and rise up to command as a Master General. Over 282 Challenges & 70 Achievements. More action campaign episodes to come. Visit us: http://www.reliancegames.com Like us: http://www.facebook.com/Drone-Shadow-Strike-722019294514216/ Follow us: http://www.twitter.com/reliancegames Watch us: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdfl27ePaM0SonKEz4DHUSw Terms & Conditions : https://www.reliancegames.com/terms-conditions/ Privacy Policy - https://www.reliancegames.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA) - https://www.reliancegames.com/eula/

About

Gunship Operator 3D

Pilot a military gunship and engage in combat missions worldwide. Upgrade your weapons and tools to enhance your effectiveness in defeating enemies. Experience intense aerial warfare from a unique perspective.

Highlights
  • Pilot military gunship
  • Global combat missions
  • Weapon and tool upgrades
  • Defeat enemies
  • Intense aerial warfare
Features
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Take control of a military gunship around the world, to defeat the enemies! Collect better weapons and tools, add them and become better! TERMS OF USE: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.voodoo.io/privacy

Screenshots

Drone4 screens
Gunship Operator 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

Drone and Gunship Operator 3D both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Drone's written reviews are positive against 43% of Gunship Operator 3D's. Gunship Operator 3D's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (22K vs 1.2K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Drone sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Gunship Operator 3D sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gunship Operator 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gunship Operator 3D has 22K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Drone's written reviews are positive against 43% of Gunship Operator 3D's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drone ships an update every 3 months, Gunship Operator 3D weekly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Drone versus Gunship Operator 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDroneGunship Operator 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings)4.6 (22K ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews — better43.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K22K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size505 MB454 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperReliance GamesVoodoo

Customer experience

Drone

All ratings1,235 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews833 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral8.4%
Negative15.1%

Gunship Operator 3D

All ratings21,783 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral6.2%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive43.0%
Neutral15.8%
Negative41.1%

User reviews

Drone

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Gunship Operator 3D

From 22K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Smooth gameplay
  • 🚀 Great graphics
  • 💡 Variety of weapons
  • 🎮 Enjoyable game experience

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Repetitive missions
  • 🔒 Locked weapons difficult to obtain
  • 🔋 Excessive ads
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches

Bugs and requests

Drone

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • 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
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  • Can't progress to next region after completing all missions

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Improve sound effects for weapons

Gunship Operator 3D

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Audio issues after ads
  • Ads freezing the game
  • Progression bugs (e.g., no promotion)
  • Enemies not appearing as intended

Requested features

4 requests
  • Custom loadout options
  • More challenging missions
  • Ability to unlock all weapons
  • Reduced ads or ad-free option

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Drone

One-time10
  • Stack of Gold$4.99
  • Cash Doubler Bundle$4.99
  • The Starter Pack$4.99
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  • Pile of Gold$9.99
  • “Bring The Rain”$14.99
  • Crate of Gold$19.99
  • Stealth Pack$19.99
  • Cyberhawk Pack$24.99
  • Truckload$29.99
  • Wraith Bundle Pack$29.99
21 purchases

Gunship Operator 3D

Subscriptions1
  • Presidential Pass Weekly$4.997 Days
One-time20
  • Small Energy Pack$0.99
  • Gold Pack 1$0.99
  • Weapon Unlock$0.99
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  • Ticket Pack 3$2.99
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Gold Pack 5$4.99
  • Ticket Pack 7$6.99
  • Weapon Bundle$7.99
  • Oil Bundle$8.99
  • Gold Pack 10$9.99
  • Lifetime Presidential Pass$9.99
  • Starter Bundle - Special Offer$14.99
  • Weapon Bundle$14.99
  • Coin Bundle$14.99
  • Gold Pack 20$19.99
  • Ticket Pack 20$19.99
  • 3-in-1 Mega Bundle$24.99
  • Weapon Bundle$24.99
  • Starter Bundle$29.99
  • Lifetime Presidential Pass$29.99

Questions

Is Drone free?
Drone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gunship Operator 3D free?
Gunship Operator 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Drone or Gunship Operator 3D?
Gunship Operator 3D is rated higher. Drone averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Gunship Operator 3D averages 4.6 from 22K ratings.
Do Drone or Gunship Operator 3D have ads?
Both Drone and Gunship Operator 3D show ads.
Which is updated more often, Drone or Gunship Operator 3D?
Drone ships an update every 3 months, and Gunship Operator 3D weekly. Most recently, Drone was updated on October 17, 2026 and Gunship Operator 3D on October 17, 2026.

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