# FighterPlane+ vs Explore Island

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.

Both are free to download. Explore Island sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. FighterPlane+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FighterPlane+ | Explore Island |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-island-craft-survive/id6503089872/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **10** |
| Positive reviews | — | 91.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 137 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [著显 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/509801283) | [Alphaquest Games LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1122156257) |

## What reviewers say

### FighterPlane+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighterplane-plus/id908258240)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Explore Island

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-island-craft-survive/id6503089872)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gems Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coins Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coins Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Big Coins Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Big Gems Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*