# Helicopter Sim Hellfire vs Gunship Combat

The clearest difference is rating: Gunship Combat at 4.6 against Helicopter Sim Hellfire's 3.7. Gunship Combat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). Helicopter Sim Hellfire's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 54%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Helicopter Sim Hellfire sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Gunship Combat sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gunship Combat holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gunship Combat has 3.7K ratings behind it against 218, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Helicopter Sim Hellfire's written reviews are positive against 54% of Gunship Combat's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Helicopter Sim Hellfire ships an update every 6 months, Gunship Combat monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Helicopter Sim Hellfire | Gunship Combat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helicopter-sim-hellfire/id930022736/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunship-combat-3d-air-strike/id1448207280/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 218 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **62.4% of reviews** | 53.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 157 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [RORTOS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/454802333) | [Greg Tripp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437052196) |

## What reviewers say

### Helicopter Sim Hellfire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helicopter-sim-hellfire/id930022736)

Pilot a multi-role helicopter to demolish enemy defenses and support ground troops. Engage in tactical combat with machine guns and missiles, utilizing countermeasures to survive. Experience a long campaign with various missions and challenges.

**Highlights:** Multi-role helicopter piloting, Demolish enemy defenses, Support ground troop disembarkment, Real-time weapon and countermeasure control, Engaging campaign with missions and challenges, Free flight with customizable weather

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Railway Scenario | $1.99 | one-time |
| Refinery Scenario | $1.99 | one-time |
| Submarines Scenario | $1.99 | one-time |
| Arctic Scenario | $1.99 | one-time |
| Railway and Refinery Scenarios | $2.99 | one-time |
| Submarines and Arctic Scenarios | $2.99 | one-time |
| Railway, Refinery, Submarines and Arctic Scenarios | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun to play
- 👍 Good helicopter game
- 👍 Realistic scenarios
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 Challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Helicopter controls can be difficult
- 🐛 Drifting issues with machine gun
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 🐛 Compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- Helicopter controls are unresponsive
- Game crashes on launch
- Mission failed music not working
- Drifting issues with machine gun
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more helicopters (Apache, Chinook, Cobra, etc.)
- Improve flight physics and controls
- Add more scenarios and missions
- Implement multiplayer mode
- Reduce ads or offer paid version without ads


### Gunship Combat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunship-combat-3d-air-strike/id1448207280)

Engage in thrilling aerial combat in this war game. Pilot a gunship, dodge enemy fire, and unleash your weapons to destroy targets. Experience realistic air warfare with optimized graphics.

**Highlights:** Pilot various gunships, Engage in aerial combat, Dodge enemy bullets, Utilize different weapons, Realistic air war environment, Mobile-optimized graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Energy Add | $1.99 | one-time |
| 125000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Award Double | $4.99 | one-time |
| 262500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1050 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 550000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2200 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1500000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Good graphics
- 💡 Realistic gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔋 Limited energy points
- 🔒 Aggressive monetization
- 🔒 Forced ads
- 🐛 Poor controls

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to progress due to energy limits
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- More control options
- Improved energy system
- Reduced ads and monetization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Helicopter Sim Hellfire free?

Helicopter Sim Hellfire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gunship Combat free?

Gunship Combat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Helicopter Sim Hellfire or Gunship Combat?

Gunship Combat is rated higher. Helicopter Sim Hellfire averages 3.7 out of 5 from 218 ratings, while Gunship Combat averages 4.6 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do Helicopter Sim Hellfire or Gunship Combat have ads?

Helicopter Sim Hellfire shows ads; Gunship Combat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Helicopter Sim Hellfire or Gunship Combat?

Helicopter Sim Hellfire ships an update every 6 months, and Gunship Combat monthly. Most recently, Helicopter Sim Hellfire was updated on October 21, 2026 and Gunship Combat on October 26, 2026.

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