# Gunship III vs Strike Fighters

The clearest difference is price: Strike Fighters at Free against Gunship III's $3.99. Strike Fighters also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Gunship III's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Strike Fighters is free to download; Gunship III costs $3.99 up front. Strike Fighters sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Gunship III asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Gunship III against 4.2 for Strike Fighters. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 153 and 398 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Gunship III's written reviews are positive against 74% of Strike Fighters's.

Gunship III ships an update monthly, Strike Fighters fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gunship III | Strike Fighters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.2 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunship-iii-combat-flight-simulator-us-navy/id831768949/reviews)** | [4.2 (398 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strike-fighters/id1228342698/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 153 | **398** |
| Positive reviews | **80.3% of reviews** | 74.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 510 MB | 2.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PNTK, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/999141305) | [Third Wire Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/598114913) |

## What reviewers say

### Gunship III

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunship-iii-combat-flight-simulator-us-navy/id831768949)

Experience realistic naval aviation combat with flyable A-1 Skyraider, A-4E Skyhawk, and F-4B Phantom II aircraft. Engage in carrier take-offs and landings, combat Surface to Air Missiles, and utilize advanced radar systems. Compete or cooperate with other players online.

**Highlights:** Flyable A-1 Skyraider, A-4E Skyhawk, F-4B Phantom II, Realistic carrier take-offs and landings, Surface to Air Missile combat, Radar Warning Receiver, 360-degree virtual cockpit, Realistic avionics and weapon systems, Online multiplayer with text chat

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Awesome
- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Realistic
- 👍 Detailed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Glitchy flight mechanics
- 🐛 Multiplayer issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Planes behave erratically during flight
- Carrier catapult launches are inconsistent
- Invisible/unresponsive enemies
- Missions cannot be completed due to missing/bugged targets
- Frequent crashes, especially in multiplayer

**Requested features**

- Add more aircraft (F-8 Crusader, A-6 Intruder, A-7 Corsair II, etc.)
- Implement naval helicopters (SH-2 Sea Sprite, CH-46 Sea Knight, etc.)
- Add more mission variety and objectives
- Improve carrier operations (working elevators, ability to move carrier, etc.)
- Implement air-to-air refueling


### Strike Fighters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strike-fighters/id1228342698)

Engage in thrilling aerial combat with modern jet fighters. Utilize your device's tilt sensor for intuitive flight controls and experience dynamic dogfights. Destroy enemy air and ground forces with a variety of weapons and unlock a vast collection of aircraft.

**Highlights:** Tilt sensor flight controls, Epic aerial battles, Destroy enemy air and ground forces, Random mission generator, Unlock 500+ combat aircraft, Fly over 17 global hot spots

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove level restrictions | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enable mission setup screen | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enable custom loadout screen | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Desert Storm Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Naval Fleet Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy credits (+50% sale) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heavy Bombers Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Prototypes Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent combat simulation
- 🚀 Great attention to detail
- 👍 Diverse aircraft selection
- 👍 Realistic physics and gameplay
- 👍 Engaging missions and scenarios

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔒 Locked content behind paywalls
- ⏱️ Repetitive and grindy progression
- 🎮 Lacking advanced controls and features

**Reported bugs**

- Missiles not functioning properly after updates
- Invisible ground targets and ships in certain missions
- Crashes and performance issues on newer devices
- Inconsistent controls and button mapping

**Requested features**

- Add more historical campaigns (Korean War, WWII, etc.)
- Implement takeoff and landing mechanics
- Introduce cockpit view and advanced camera controls
- Add more helicopter and gunship options
- Improve AI behavior and mission variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gunship III free?

Gunship III costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Strike Fighters free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gunship III or Strike Fighters?

Gunship III is rated higher. Gunship III averages 4.2 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Strike Fighters averages 4.2 from 398 ratings.

### Do Gunship III or Strike Fighters have ads?

Strike Fighters shows ads; Gunship III does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gunship III or Strike Fighters?

Gunship III ships an update monthly, and Strike Fighters fortnightly. Most recently, Gunship III was updated on November 6, 2026 and Strike Fighters on November 6, 2026.

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