Comparison

Apache Gunner vs Operation

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Apache Gunner

Experience intense helicopter combat as a gunner in this first-person shooter. Utilize a varied arsenal of weapons to eliminate enemies, defend allies in challenging modes, and climb global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • First-person gunner perspective
  • 30mm cannon and Hellfire missiles
  • Challenge Mode with wave-based survival
  • Unlockable powerful weapons
  • Online leaderboards and score sharing
  • Fast-paced, addictive gameplay
Features
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Take the seat in the cockpit of an Apache attack helicopter and play as the gunner in an explosive first-person shooter! -Use the 30mm cannon or the powerful Hellfire missiles to eliminate your enemies. -Defend your allies in Challenge Mode, face waves of enemy attacks, and survive as long as possible. -Earn points and unlock devastating weapons like the Satellite Laser or the Dual 30mm Cannon for ultimate firepower. Share your global score and show the world that you are the best Apache gunner! Game Features -Intense action and guaranteed adrenaline rush -Varied arsenal: 30mm Cannon, Hellfire Missiles, HyperShock, Satellite Laser -Thrilling missions + wave-based Challenge Mode -Online leaderboards and score sharing -Fun, fast-paced, and ultra-addictive gameplay

About

Operation

Engage in intense aerial combat as a pilot of an unmanned combat vehicle. Complete various missions, including support, infiltration, and rescue, by destroying enemy targets from a first-person perspective. Upgrade your weaponry and hull to face escalating threats.

Highlights
  • First-person aerial combat
  • Upgradeable weaponry (cannons, missiles, bombs)
  • Multiple mission types (elimination, survival, defense, rescue)
  • Diverse maps and enemy units
  • Hangar for upgrades and management
  • Voice-acted commander briefings
Features
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Operation: ANKA is an action game developed by the one of the pioneering Turkish game developer studios called: Udo Games and Otto Games, which is centered around the UACV manufactured by the most prominent unmanned air combat vehicle company called Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). It falls on you to accomplish the mission when the land units rise their gazes upon the sky, in the middle of the most intense heat of the battle. Destroy all targets and complete the missions by shooting from a first person point of view, at enemy units, with the ANKA-S in your control which is the production of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) while the presence of the enemy gradually intensifies at the turn of the tides of battle. You’ll assume the role of an UACV pilot to carry out your orders given by by a voice acted commander. These missions will include; aerial expedition flights, providing support for land units which infiltrate enemy bases and the rescue of civilians. Don’t forget: “The future is in the skies!” Operation: ANKA is in an imaginary region under the reign of conflict and terror where live under fatal threat and fear, in an environment where the enemy forces occupy in great numbers. The story so far: A group of scientists and engineers specialized in defense technology are working in a secluded and concealed military base, on a very powerful and secret weapon, designed for the ANKA-S: an UACV manufactured by TAI. When an unknown terrorist organization with unknown aims which insistently hides its identity, appears and attacks the secret military base, the series of events go for worse, leads to a ravaging war. The battle now spreads everywhere, lands its toll on the innocent civilian population. Now it’s the player’s duty to stop this madness. Features: - Serial firing cannon, missile and bomb which can be upgraded as three main types of armament and 11 genuine weapons with all unique mechanics. - 7 types of upgrades including: fire rate, damage and cooldown period. - 2 different basic ANKA-S hull upgrade. - A comprehensive hangar screen where purchases, upgrades, assembly and dismantling are performed and player scores can be observed. - 27 different missions in 4 different types with the theme of elimination, survival, defense, protection and rescue - 27 different maps in 4 different geographical themes - 6 different types of enemy units - 4 different types of enemy boss units - 7 different types of allied units - Genuine voices and briefings recorded by audio artists (only in Turkish language)

Screenshots

Apache Gunner4 screens
Operation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Operation at 81% against Apache Gunner's 27%. Operation also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Operation holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 62 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Apache Gunner's written reviews are positive against 81% of Operation's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apache Gunner ships an update every 6 months, Operation every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Apache Gunner versus Operation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApache GunnerOperation
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (19 ratings)4.7 (62 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews81.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1962 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB736 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperJean Lionel DarieTUSAS - TURK HAVACILIK VE UZAY SANAYI ANONIM SIRKETI

Customer experience

Apache Gunner

All ratings19 ratings
Positive52.6%
Neutral21.1%
Negative26.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral40.0%
Negative33.3%

Operation

All ratings62 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive81.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative14.4%

Bugs and requests

Apache Gunner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Operation

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Level 29 is impossible to pass
  • Level 27 is impossible to pass
  • Enemies shoot from off-map
  • Missiles hit without being seen
  • Mission fails even when enemies are killed
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  • Sound not working without headphones
  • Turret makes shooting sound even when not shooting

Requested features

10 requests
  • More weapons
  • Add AR feature for supported phones
  • Add ATAK 1-2 version
  • Add destruction to buildings
  • Add night vision mode
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  • Add Takeoff and landing sequence
  • Add more levels
  • Add more than one drone
  • Add online battle mode
  • Add English language option for announcements

In-app purchases

None

Apache Gunner

No in-app purchases

None

Operation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Apache Gunner free?
Apache Gunner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Operation free?
Operation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Apache Gunner or Operation?
Operation is rated higher. Apache Gunner averages 3.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Operation averages 4.7 from 62 ratings.
Do Apache Gunner or Operation have ads?
Apache Gunner shows ads; Operation does not.
Which is updated more often, Apache Gunner or Operation?
Apache Gunner ships an update every 6 months, and Operation every 8 days. Most recently, Apache Gunner was updated on October 18, 2026 and Operation on October 6, 2026.

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