# AirAttack 2 vs Alliance

The clearest difference is ads: Alliance at none against AirAttack 2's shown. Alliance also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (23K vs 616). AirAttack 2's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AirAttack 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Alliance sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for AirAttack 2 against 4.7 for Alliance. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alliance has 23K ratings behind it against 616, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 85% and 85% positive.

AirAttack 2 ships an update every 9 months, Alliance every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AirAttack 2 | Alliance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (616 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airattack-2/id842617644/reviews)** | [4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alliance-air-war/id1059604202/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 616 | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 85.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 230 MB | 285 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Peter Puobis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607563641) | [Art of the State LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059604201) |

## What reviewers say

### AirAttack 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airattack-2/id842617644)

Experience intense top-down aerial combat with stunning 3D graphics and an epic orchestral score. Engage in 22 campaign missions and a survival mode, piloting upgradable WW2 planes. Destroy enemy forces with a variety of powerful weapons in this modern take on classic arcade shooters.

**Highlights:** 22 campaign missions + survival mission, Fully destructible 3D environment, Orchestral soundtrack, Daily Events with rewards, 6 Player Airplanes + Skins, Plane Upgrades, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ingots | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double Coins + Ingots | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins 12x | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ingots 12x | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great graphics
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay mechanics
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🎨 Fantastic visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 💤 Can get repetitive after a while
- 🔍 Limited content/levels
- 🔧 Slow progression/upgrade system
- 🤖 Lack of enemy variety

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Graphical issues on some screens
- Progression system bugs

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Increased enemy/boss variety
- Faster progression system
- Compatibility with older devices
- Bring back Air Attack HD


### Alliance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alliance-air-war/id1059604202)

Engage in thrilling aerial combat, dogfighting against enemy fighters and ships with a variety of weapons. Explore aircraft from WWII to modern jets, upgrade your planes, and compete in diverse game modes with global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Online dogfighting, Diverse aircraft from WWII to modern jets, Weaponry upgrades, Six game modes, Global leaderboards, Plane customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Platinum Supporter | $4.99 | per month |
| Platinum Supporter (Sale) | $4.99 | per month |
| F-35C Full Engine Upgrade (Sale) | $0.99 | one-time |
| F-35C Full Armor Upgrade (Sale) | $0.99 | one-time |
| F-35C Full Missile Damage Upgrade (Sale) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Fuel Purchase (Sale) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Fuel Purchase (Sale) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Fuel Purchase (Sale) | $2.99 | one-time |
| F-22A Navy Plane (Sale) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Supporter Gold (Sale) | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Stunning graphics
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🚀 Realistic flight simulation
- 👍 Variety of planes and eras
- 👍 Engaging combat experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive planes and upgrades
- ⏱️ Slow progression due to fuel system
- 🔒 Lack of communication with developers
- 🐛 Connectivity issues and server problems
- 🔋 Battery-intensive

**Reported bugs**

- Missiles not always hitting targets
- Wingmen AI not effective
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Fuel tank system not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to land and take off from carriers/airfields
- More mission variety and historical campaigns
- Improved cockpit view and camera controls
- Easier currency/credit earning system
- Reduced fuel tank recharge time


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AirAttack 2 free?

AirAttack 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Alliance free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AirAttack 2 or Alliance?

AirAttack 2 is rated higher. AirAttack 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 616 ratings, while Alliance averages 4.7 from 23K ratings.

### Do AirAttack 2 or Alliance have ads?

AirAttack 2 shows ads; Alliance does not.

### Which is updated more often, AirAttack 2 or Alliance?

AirAttack 2 ships an update every 9 months, and Alliance every 6 weeks. Most recently, AirAttack 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Alliance on October 30, 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.*