Comparison

FighterPlane+ vs Explore Island

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

Head to head
About

FighterPlane+

Features
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Plane firing bullets Hit the enemy machine, an enemy machine life value Different types of enemy machine Cool explosion effects Move your fingers, join in the battle

About

Explore Island

Embark on an adventure across procedurally generated islands, each with unique biomes and challenges. Engage in activities like fishing, insect catching, combat, crafting, and resource gathering to uncover mysteries and catalog countless items.

Highlights
  • Procedurally generated islands
  • Resource gathering and crafting
  • Fishing and insect catching
  • Combat against various enemies
  • Dungeon exploration
  • Item cataloging
  • Fairy companion system
Features
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You are an explorer on a mission to discover various islands, each with unique biomes, resources, and enemies! Through the exploration of procedurally generated islands, the game offers countless tasks such as fishing, catching insects, battling enemies, exploring dungeons, mining, gathering resources, cooking, forging unique weapons, and even crafting gear! The ultimate challenge is to catalog the countless items found in the game! ● Explore 5 islands with different climates, biomes, resources, and enemies. From desert islands with pyramids to snowy islands with castles filled with enemies. ● Gather resources to help you progress. You'll find fruits, minerals, gems, plants, fish, insects, and rare items. ● Master the art of crafting or forging; maybe even become a top chef by creating equipment like swords, fishing rods, axes, pickaxes, backpacks, clothing, insect nets, and delicious food. ● Face off against dozens of enemies in combat. Each island has unique foes, some that only appear at night or in dungeons. Defeat island bosses to advance your journey. ● Fishing is always a good deal, whether it's for creating new recipes or selling them for a hefty profit. The fish collection is vast, ranging from common to legendary! ● Catch a wide variety of insects—dozens to collect, sell, and catalog! ● Explore the depths of dangerous dungeons, with some floors procedurally generated to ensure a unique experience every time. Discover valuable treasures, face challenging enemies, and conquer the dungeon bosses! ● At the start of the game, you'll receive an egg to hatch. After incubation, a fairy with a unique color and ability will be yours! The type of fairy is random—will you be lucky enough to get a legendary one? Explore Island: Craft & Survive is not just about exploration and combat; it's a paradise for crafters, fishermen, relic collectors, and insect enthusiasts. Do you have what it takes to uncover the mysteries of the islands? Find out by diving into this game full of endless possibilities!

Screenshots

FighterPlane+3 screens
Explore Island4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FighterPlane+ at none against Explore Island's 8. FighterPlane+ also leads on ads (none vs shown). Explore Island's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 137 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Explore Island sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. FighterPlane+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FighterPlane+ ships an update every 137 months, Explore Island every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FighterPlane+ versus Explore Island: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFighterPlane+Explore Island
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—91.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 137 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB174 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer著显 朱Alphaquest Games LTDA

In-app purchases

None

FighterPlane+

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Explore Island

One-time8
  • Small Gems Pack$1.99
  • Small Coins Pack$1.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
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  • Medium Gems Pack$6.99
  • Medium Coins Pack$6.99
  • Big Coins Pack$24.99
  • Big Gems Pack$24.99
  • Premium Pack$119.99

Questions

Is FighterPlane+ free?
FighterPlane+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Explore Island free?
Explore Island is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FighterPlane+ or Explore Island have ads?
Explore Island shows ads; FighterPlane+ does not.
Which is updated more often, FighterPlane+ or Explore Island?
FighterPlane+ ships an update every 137 months, and Explore Island every 4 days. Most recently, FighterPlane+ was updated on October 29, 2026 and Explore Island on October 24, 2026.

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