Comparison

Apache Gunner vs Drone 5

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

Drone 5

Engage in intense drone combat simulations with a variety of missions and weapons. Battle through military campaigns or a zombie apocalypse, operating advanced UAVs to support ground troops and achieve world peace.

Highlights
  • Two game modes: Military and Zombie
  • Operate various gunship drones
  • Over 70 challenging missions
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Support ground troops
  • Zombie shooting skills
Features
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Drone 5: Elite Zombie Shooter delivers the most intense free-to-play Drone reconnaissance simulation on mobile. Drop-in, Gear up and compete. Help the ground troops who are left to survive with shadow strikes. Drone series is back with an evolved war action and advanced military arsenal to push the excitement of first-person shooter games even further. The game carries forward the legacy of its predecessor. It's time to enter the battlefield, strategize your moves, and dominate the resistance to bring world peace. Operate the world’s best UCAVs and shoot your way through a series of action-filled covert missions, using ultra-high-tech equipment and weapons including rockets, missiles, Bombs, gunships, cannons, etc. Disrupt the enemy control, provide close Air Support, and raid Enemy Bases worldwide before they take you out. New Zombie Mode The zombies are swarming. And now it's upon highly skilled drone pilots like you to prevent the end of the human race. Take control of combat Drones and hone your Zombie Shooting skills. Gather resources, protect the team on the ground. CONTROL DRONES IN COMBAT MISSIONS Take charge of world-class combat UAVs with the power to change the fate of humanity plunged into this dark era.Your vision and courage will shape mankind's future. Your exceptional abilities will become legendary. Success requires risk and bravado. Make the right choices on daring missions to protect, defend, gather gold and resources. AMAZING GRAPHICS & BATTLE MAPS The world's changed and it needs you more than ever. The game boasts of epic story-telling with high octane action. Guide the on-ground team while they scavenge for supplies. From the neighborhood grocery store to the coffee shop at the corner, protect the survivors from being mauled by a zombie horde. NEXT-GEN OF WEAPONS & ZOMBIE SWARMS Hone your skills, to defeat the undead and aid allies. Take highly advanced Drones into the battlefield and aim through your crosshairs for precision attacks across Tactical Imminent Threats Missions. Target unique zombies, including ROAMERS and SPRINTERS. Protect Afterlife Base and escort the on-ground armed forces on various missions in this covert FPS guns-a-blaze gameplay. LIVE EVENTS - Immersive Gameplay - Compete with players engaged in FPS battles with real-world inspired environments - Choose your style - Go with epic explosions or stick to covert guns-a-blaze gameplay - Complete missions - Survive through high tension enemy attacks or escort your on-groundbattalion to safety - Top the Leader boards - Master your shooting skills and win fabulous rewards - Play The Military and Zombie modes - Unleash fire into the dead from your Drones. FEATURES: - Two different game modes (Zombie and Military) - Fly different types of gunships, from prototypes to official in-service aircraft! - 70+ challenging missions - Defend, Survive, Strike or Escort - Simple and easy intuitive touch controls - Command the battle with your fingertip - 5 types of weapons to kill your enemies - 7 Additional enhancements - Dominate the battlefield with airstrikes, nukes & more! - 30 official Ranks - Start as a recruit and rise up to command as a Master General Soldier! Gear up, a new enemy has invaded our territory. Dominate the resistance and protect the survivors. Be the Ultimate Combat Commander and make your squad proud. May victory belong to you! Over and Out! The game is completely free to play but some in-game items require an in-app payment. You can turn off the payment feature by disabling in-app purchases on your device. * Permission: - READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: For saving your game data & progress. - WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: For saving your game data & progress *Optimized for tablet devices Like us: https://www.facebook.com/reliancegames/ Follow us: https://twitter.com/RelianceGames Watch us: http://www.youtube.com/reliancegames Visit us: http://www.reliancegames.com

Screenshots

Apache Gunner4 screens
Drone 54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Drone 5 at 4.0 against Apache Gunner's 3.4. Drone 5 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Apache Gunner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (19 vs 4). On price, ads 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. Drone 5 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Apache Gunner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Drone 5 holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apache Gunner ships an update every 6 months, Drone 5 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Apache Gunner versus Drone 5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApache GunnerDrone 5
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (19 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB867 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperJean Lionel DarieReliance Games

Customer experience

Apache Gunner

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

Drone 5

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Apache Gunner

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Drone 5

One-time10
  • SURVIVOR STARTER PACK$4.99
  • STACK OF GOLD$4.99
  • WINGMANS PACK$4.99
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  • STARTER PACK$4.99
  • WINGMAN PLUS$9.99
  • GRIMM REAPER PLUS$9.99
  • PILE OF GOLD$9.99
  • ALPHA PAPA PACK$14.99
  • CRATE OF GOLD$19.99
  • BANK VAULT OF GOLD$49.99

Questions

Is Apache Gunner free?
Apache Gunner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drone 5 free?
Drone 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Apache Gunner or Drone 5?
Drone 5 is rated higher. Apache Gunner averages 3.4 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Drone 5 averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Apache Gunner or Drone 5 have ads?
Both Apache Gunner and Drone 5 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Apache Gunner or Drone 5?
Apache Gunner ships an update every 6 months, and Drone 5 every 2 months. Most recently, Apache Gunner was updated on November 1, 2026 and Drone 5 on November 3, 2026.

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