Comparison

Drone vs Nuke Simulator 2024

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

Nuke Simulator 2024

Explore the destructive power of nuclear weapons from various countries. Visualize their effects on a 3D map, see realistic animations, and understand the catastrophic impact on destruction and population.

Highlights
  • Select nuclear weapons from multiple countries
  • Visualize effects on a 3D map
  • Accurate depiction of weapon power (kilotons)
  • Statistical data on destruction and affected population
  • Realistic animations of bomb drops and mushroom clouds
  • Location selection by dragging or searching
Features
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Select a nuclear weapon from the arsenals of various countries including the United States, Russian Federation, China, the United Kingdom, France, India, Pakistan, Israel, and North Korea, and visualize its effects on a 3D map. The simulation will accurately depict the power of each nuclear weapon in kilotons, along with additional information such as the count and production year. Furthermore, the simulation provides statistical data on the catastrophic effects of nuclear weapons at a selected location, including the extent of destruction and the number of people affected. Users can also experience realistic animations of nuclear bombs being dropped from planes such as the B2 Spirit or Tupolev, depending on the country of origin, as well as the iconic mushroom cloud effects. Location selection can be done by dragging the map or searching for a specific location by name.

Screenshots

Drone4 screens
Nuke Simulator 20244 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Drone at 4.4 against Nuke Simulator 2024's 3.2. Drone also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 17) and review sentiment (76% vs 63%). Nuke Simulator 2024's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Nuke Simulator 2024 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Drone holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drone has 1.2K ratings behind it against 17, 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 63% of Nuke Simulator 2024's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drone ships an update every 3 months, Nuke Simulator 2024 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Drone versus Nuke Simulator 2024: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDroneNuke Simulator 2024
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings) — better3.2 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better17
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size505 MB189 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperReliance GamesRahman Mammadov

Customer experience

Drone

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

Nuke Simulator 2024

All ratings17 ratings
Positive58.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.2%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

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

Nuke Simulator 2024

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
7 purchases

Nuke Simulator 2024

One-time7
  • Get 3 Tries$0.99
  • Get 5 tries$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • Get 10 tries$2.99
  • Get 20 Tries$3.99
  • Get 50 tries$5.99
  • Make Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Drone free?
Drone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nuke Simulator 2024 free?
Nuke Simulator 2024 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Drone or Nuke Simulator 2024?
Drone is rated higher. Drone averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Nuke Simulator 2024 averages 3.2 from 17 ratings.
Do Drone or Nuke Simulator 2024 have ads?
Both Drone and Nuke Simulator 2024 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Drone or Nuke Simulator 2024?
Drone ships an update every 3 months, and Nuke Simulator 2024 every 3 days. Most recently, Drone was updated on October 13, 2026 and Nuke Simulator 2024 on October 4, 2026.

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