# Balloon Capers (Ad Supported) vs Flight Path Alert

The clearest difference is rating: Flight Path Alert at 4.5 against Balloon Capers (Ad Supported)'s 1.0. Flight Path Alert also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (785 vs 1). Balloon Capers (Ad Supported)'s advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Balloon Capers (Ad Supported) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Flight Path Alert sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flight Path Alert holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Path Alert has 785 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Balloon Capers (Ad Supported) ships an update every 2 months, Flight Path Alert every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Balloon Capers (Ad Supported) | Flight Path Alert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-capers-ad-supported/id926777929/reviews) | **[4.5 (785 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-path-alert/id1453172718/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **785** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 10 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Andrew Herbert](https://appshunter.io/developer/558168283) | [EDGE](https://appshunter.io/developer/440980886) |

## What reviewers say

### Balloon Capers (Ad Supported)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-capers-ad-supported/id926777929)

Pilot a hot air balloon through an endless maze of girders. Avoid obstacles to stay airborne and achieve high scores. Compete with friends via Game Center.

**Highlights:** Hot air balloon piloting, Obstacle avoidance gameplay, Retina display optimization, Game Center achievements, Leaderboards, Facebook/Twitter integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 'Remove Ads' | $0.99 | one-time |


### Flight Path Alert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-path-alert/id1453172718)

Guide aircraft to safe landings by tagging and directing them. Prevent mid-air collisions in this unique and addictive game. Strategically manage your fleet to ensure every plane lands successfully.

**Highlights:** Tag and land aircraft, Prevent collisions, Addictive gameplay, Multiple subscription tiers, In-game currency and lives

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Membership Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 100 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rescue Plan Flight 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rescue Plan Flight 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rescue Plan Flight 8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rescue Plan Flight 11 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rescue Plan Flight 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rescue Plan Flight 7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rescue Plan Flight 24 | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple gameplay
- 🎨 Nice art style
- 🕹️ Intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after purchasing planes
- Sound settings not persisting

**Requested features**

- Non-stop mode
- Tutorial for new players
- Plane customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Balloon Capers (Ad Supported) free?

Balloon Capers (Ad Supported) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flight Path Alert free?

Flight Path Alert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Balloon Capers (Ad Supported) or Flight Path Alert?

Flight Path Alert is rated higher. Balloon Capers (Ad Supported) averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Flight Path Alert averages 4.5 from 785 ratings.

### Do Balloon Capers (Ad Supported) or Flight Path Alert have ads?

Both Balloon Capers (Ad Supported) and Flight Path Alert show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Balloon Capers (Ad Supported) or Flight Path Alert?

Balloon Capers (Ad Supported) ships an update every 2 months, and Flight Path Alert every 5 days. Most recently, Balloon Capers (Ad Supported) was updated on October 20, 2026 and Flight Path Alert 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.*