# Drone vs Nuke Simulator 2024

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drone | Nuke Simulator 2024 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-shadow-strike/id824808682/reviews)** | [3.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuke-simulator-2024/id6502964523/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 505 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Reliance Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673672114) | [Rahman Mammadov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1391372218) |

## 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 Simulator 2024

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuke-simulator-2024/id6502964523)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get 3 Tries | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 5 tries | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 10 tries | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 20 Tries | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get 50 tries | $5.99 | one-time |
| Make Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*