Firefight vs RedSun RTS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Firefight
Experience World War II combat with unparalleled detail. This real-time simulation game features realistic physics for vehicles, individually modeled soldiers with vital stats, and dynamic squad interactions. Call in artillery support and engage in strategic battles against sophisticated AI or other players online.
- Realistic tank physics and movement
- 3D modeled ballistics and ricochets
- Individual soldier stats (rank, health, fatigue)
- Dynamic squad AI for ammo and medical support
- Call-in off-board artillery support
- Multiplayer versus AI or friends online
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Firefight is a World War II real-time simulation game with more AI and attention to detail than any other game in its genre to date. Tanks are modelled with a physics engine and have gears, rev counters and speedos, and steer themselves with brake levers to give them realistic looking tracked vehicle movement. Each bullet, shell or piece of shrapnel is modelled in 3D and ricochets realistically off sloping surfaces. You can see each infantryman's rank, name, weapon, ammunition remaining, heart rate and fatigue levels. Machine gunners will call for ammunition when they're running low and other squad members will rush over with spare ammo if they are carrying any. Wounded men call for medics who will sprint over to administer first aid. Call in air strikes, and off-board artillery to support your troops. Play against either the sophisticated built-in AI, or a friend over the internet. For a video showing the game in action see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysRtdalURDw
RedSun RTS
Engage in classic real-time strategy gameplay where you build bases, command diverse units, and plan attacks. Experience a 2D isometric world with deep strategic elements and ongoing development.
- Real-time unit control
- Base building and defense
- Diverse unit types
- Resource gathering
- Nuclear explosions
- Unit upgrades
- Achievements
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RedSun is a prime example of the genre classic RTS, unjustly forgotten today. In this game you directly and, as is self-explanatory name for the genre, real-time control of troops, build a base, plan attacks and to strengthen the defense on the battlefield. At your disposal different types of units - each ones with their own objectives, strengths and weaknesses. Also, do not forget that the game is just beginning to develop. We, in its turn, will make every effort to develop the game and not let you get bored. This is just the beginning. The game is made in 2D isometric style. The game features: - Virtually unchanged classical control, with the addition of new features, as well as multiselect units from one to several. On screens with HD and FHD use the zoom if you can see finely. - Building base with classic MCV anywhere on the map (double-click on the engineering machine), as well as other technological structures. Mining crystals harvesters. - Powerful weapon in the form of a nuclear explosion (soon there will be other, and it is possible to purchase a quantitative stock) System improvements Arsenal for the development of new units. Achievements and medals. Differences from other games, so-called strategic: - There is no dependence on donation, i.e., in the game at the moment, there are no internal purchases. - Create any number of units and buildings, there are almost no restrictions, in addition to the resources of the device, otherwise it will lag. In addition, do not forget that the game is only the beginning of its development in the early autumn, and we in turn will do our best to develop the game and not let You get bored. Thank You for the criticism, reviews, positive comments, suggestions, we first try to make a game good old time RTS strategies of the late 90's and early 2000, to correct errors and shortcomings in the game in time, and to help players understand the mechanics of the game, though it is not particularly simple. P. S. To update the maps and other content, it is desirable to have always included the Internet.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Firefight at none against RedSun RTS's shown. Firefight also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 69%). RedSun RTS's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Firefight sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and RedSun RTS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Firefight against 4.2 for RedSun RTS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firefight has 2.1K ratings behind it against 411, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Firefight's written reviews are positive against 69% of RedSun RTS's.
Firefight ships an update every 2 weeks, RedSun RTS every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Firefight | RedSun RTS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (2.1K ratings) — better | 4.2 (411 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews — better | 69.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | 411 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 903 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Sean O'Connor | E CHARM LTD |
Customer experience
Firefight
RedSun RTS
User reviews
Firefight
From 2.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Constantly updated
- 👍 Detailed and immersive
- 🚀 Excellent replay value
- 👍 Realistic combat simulation
- 👍 Impressive attention to detail
Room to improve
- 🐛 Tank AI issues
- 🐛 Troops not responsive to orders
- 🐛 Visibility issues with terrain
- 🔒 Paywall for most content
RedSun RTS
From 411 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun game
- 🎮 Reminds players of classic C&C games
- 🎨 Good graphics
- ⏱️ Enjoyable gameplay
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🔧 Needs more optimization
- 📖 Lack of documentation/instructions
- 🤖 AI issues (overpowered enemies, poor pathfinding)
Bugs and requests
Firefight
Reported bugs
4 issues- Tanks turning away from targets
- Troops not moving under fire
- Inability to see hidden enemies
- Inconsistent unit performance
Requested features
8 requests- Defensive missions
- Sandbox/custom battle mode
- Medic/support units
- Expanded campaigns (Eastern Front, Pacific, etc.)
- Multiplayer functionality
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- Map editor
- More varied game modes
- Ability to control individual squad members
RedSun RTS
Reported bugs
4 issues- Freezing/crashing issues
- Buildings not constructing properly
- Units not responding to commands
- Progression/save data issues
Requested features
4 requests- More maps and mission variety
- Multiplayer/PvP mode
- Ability to choose factions/teams
- Improved unit controls and grouping
In-app purchases
Firefight
- Autoire-Saint-Martin$2.99
- Bléneau Railway Station$2.99
- Remilly Town$2.99
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- Trichon Canal$2.99
- Hill 112$2.99
- Villers-Bocage$2.99
- Western Front Maps$9.99
- Eastern Front maps$9.99
- Pacific Front Maps$9.99
- Modern City Maps$9.99
RedSun RTS
- Rocket bot$0.99
- Disable advertisements$0.99
- air supply$0.99
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- Repair$0.99
- Unlock rus$0.99
- Spy satellite$0.99
- Electromagnetic pulse$0.99
- Landing MCV$0.99
- Set of support 3 in 1$2.99
- Full version of the game$9.99
Questions
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