# AirAttack 2 vs HAWK

The clearest difference is rating: AirAttack 2 at 4.8 against HAWK's 4.4. AirAttack 2 also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). HAWK's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (9.3K vs 615). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AirAttack 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and HAWK sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AirAttack 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HAWK has 9.3K ratings behind it against 615, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AirAttack 2 ships an update every 9 months, HAWK every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AirAttack 2 | HAWK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (615 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airattack-2/id842617644/reviews)** | [4.4 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawk-airplane-space-games/id1145878423/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 615 | **9.3K** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 230 MB | 798 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Puobis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607563641) | [Keystorm Holdings Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436961937) |

## 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


### HAWK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawk-airplane-space-games/id1145878423)

Engage in intense aerial combat against alien invaders in this thrilling shoot 'em up game. Team up with friends or other players in co-op mode to overcome vast enemy armadas and challenging bosses. Explore a wide array of aircraft, upgrades, and game modes for endless action.

**Highlights:** 240+ levels of aerial combat, Unique co-op multiplayer mode, Multiple game modes (Arcade, Team-up, Assault), Vast selection of aircraft and upgrades, Epic boss battles, Stunning 3D graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black Box Stabilizer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Personal Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 Pilots deck | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium crystal pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Avalon Battle Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystal pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium crystal pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystal pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium crystal pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🤝 Enjoyable co-op experience
- 💰 Generous free-to-play model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Greedy monetization practices
- 🔄 Repetitive and grindy progression
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow energy/fuel regeneration

**Reported bugs**

- Rewards not appearing after levels
- Overdrives/abilities not functioning properly
- Inconsistent server connectivity

**Requested features**

- Improved matchmaking for co-op
- More varied level and enemy designs
- Ability to rewatch cutscenes
- Cloud save/sync across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AirAttack 2 free?

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

### Is HAWK free?

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

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

AirAttack 2 is rated higher. AirAttack 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 615 ratings, while HAWK averages 4.4 from 9.3K ratings.

### Do AirAttack 2 or HAWK have ads?

Both AirAttack 2 and HAWK show ads.

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

AirAttack 2 ships an update every 9 months, and HAWK every 2 months. Most recently, AirAttack 2 was updated on October 21, 2026 and HAWK on October 26, 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.*