Comparison

Piloteer vs BOWBLITZ

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

Head to head
About

Piloteer

Master a state-of-the-art jetpack in this physics-based game. Complete challenging missions across beautiful environments to change public perception and experience dynamic, unpredictable gameplay with rewarding accomplishments.

Highlights
  • Physics-based jetpack control
  • Sixty challenging missions
  • Three beautiful environments
  • Career and Free Fly modes
  • Serene piano score
  • Ragdoll physics effects
Features
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In Piloteer, a whimsical and serenely challenging physics-based game about learning to fly, a renowned inventor is determined to overcome the stigma associated with flying a jetpack and convince the world that jetpacks should be revered by all. Blending elements of both physics and trick-based games, players will need to maneuver their state-of-the-art jetpack through the skies while completing a myriad of increasingly difficult missions to change public perceptions. Players will find themselves immersed in a wholly integrated physics simulation, making the beautiful world around them feel dynamic, unpredictable, and alive. Ridiculous failure is imminent in Piloteer, making the accomplishments along the way feel all the more rewarding. Put on your jetpack and take to the skies! FEATURES • Increasingly challenging gameplay with sixty different missions • Three beautiful environments to fly around in • Career and Free Fly modes • Custom-composed, serene piano score • Silly and ridiculous physics-based ragdoll effects • Universal support • GameCenter achievements • Share replays and screenshots via Facebook, Email, or Twitter _______________________________________________________________________________ • TouchArcade (5/5): "It’s hard as nails, immensely satisfying, and just plain fun." • PocketGamer (8/10): "Bonkers, masochistic gameplay." • Gamezebo (4/5): "It’s about as serene as a bag of hammers in a washing machine."

About

BOWBLITZ

Experience a unique blend of physics-based archery and roguelike horde combat. This casual game offers unprecedented fun with its innovative bow-and-arrow mechanics and engaging PvP modes. Explore a variety of heroes and skills for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Physics-based aiming
  • Roguelike skills
  • Horde combat
  • Bow-and-arrow fishing
  • Distinctive PvP gameplay
  • Variety of heroes and skills
Features
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Official Discord Community is Now Open, Come Join Us! https://discord.gg/G58gEkVZwc BowBlitz is an innovative game that combines physics-based aiming and shooting with Roguelike horde mechanics, a combination never seen before. Moreover, the game is casual, offering unprecedented fun without requiring a significant time investment. 【Unique Features】 - Physics-based aiming + Roguelike skills + horde combat (an industry first) - Unique bow-and-arrow fishing mechanic (an industry first) - Distinctive PvP gameplay (significantly enhanced over existing modes) - A variety of heroes and skills to explore Download the game and get ready to shoot to the top!

Screenshots

Piloteer4 screens
BOWBLITZ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BOWBLITZ at Free against Piloteer's $2.99. BOWBLITZ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 80). Piloteer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 37) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

BOWBLITZ is free to download; Piloteer costs $2.99 up front. BOWBLITZ sells 36 one-off in-app purchases. Piloteer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BOWBLITZ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BOWBLITZ has 1.1K ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Piloteer's written reviews are positive against 36% of BOWBLITZ's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Piloteer versus BOWBLITZ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiloteerBOWBLITZ
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (80 ratings)4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.7% of reviews — better36.5% of reviews
Number of ratings801.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size264 MB414 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperFixpoint Productions Ltd.Hong Kong Kaboom Technology Co., Limited

Customer experience

Piloteer

All ratings80 ratings
Positive71.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative22.5%
Written reviews760 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative38.0%

BOWBLITZ

All ratings1,140 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews299 reviews
Positive36.5%
Neutral13.4%
Negative50.2%

User reviews

Piloteer

From 80 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and challenging
  • 👍 Charming art style and music
  • 🚀 Rewarding when mastered
  • 👍 Addictive gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent controls
  • 🐛 Unpredictable physics
  • 🐛 Frustrating difficulty
  • 🐛 Buggy landings and collisions

BOWBLITZ

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Great gameplay
  • 💯 Challenging difficulty
  • ⏱️ Enjoyable to pass time

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Game doesn't load
  • 🔍 Lacking in content
  • 💰 Greedy monetization
  • 🔁 Repetitive ads

Bugs and requests

Piloteer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Customization options for character and jetpack
  • Reverse control scheme
  • Reduce difficulty of birds and obstacles

BOWBLITZ

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game doesn't load
  • Purchasing issues
  • Crashes and freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • More upgrades and content
  • Fix ad issues
  • Improve monetization model

In-app purchases

None

Piloteer

No in-app purchases

36 purchases

BOWBLITZ

One-time36
  • First-time Pack 1$0.99
  • Golden Piggy$0.99
  • Chapter Package 01$1.99
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  • Chapter Package 02$1.99
  • Month Card$4.99
  • Limited-time gift Poisoner 1-1$4.99
  • Rush Pack Pet 2-2$4.99
  • Rush Pack Collection 1-2$4.99
  • Limited-time gift Poisoner 2-1$9.99
  • Super Month Card$9.99
  • Limited-time gift Doctor$9.99
  • Step Pack 13$9.99
  • Golden Piggy (XL)$9.99
  • Limited-time gift Laser Man 1$9.99
  • Step Pack 5$9.99
  • Step Pack 1$9.99
  • Rush Pack Hero 2-3$9.99
  • Rush Pack Collection 1-3$9.99
  • Limited-time gift Poisoner 1$9.99
  • Upgraded Growth Fund 3$16.99
  • Limited-time gift Poisoner 3-1$19.99
  • First-time Pack 4$19.99
  • Rush Pack Hero 2-4$19.99
  • Rush Pack Hero 1-4$19.99
  • Rush Pack Collection 1-4$19.99
  • Upgraded Growth Fund 5$29.99
  • Limited-time gift Wukong 2$29.99
  • Rush Pack Hero 2-5$49.99
  • Rush Pack Collection 1-5$49.99
  • Limited-time gift Wukong 3$49.99
  • Upgraded Growth Fund 7$49.99
  • Elite Growth Fund 3$49.99
  • Rush Pack Hero 2-6$99.99
  • Elite Growth Fund 5$99.99
  • Elite Growth Fund 4$99.99
  • Elite Growth Fund 6$99.99

Questions

Is Piloteer free?
Piloteer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BOWBLITZ free?
BOWBLITZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Piloteer or BOWBLITZ?
BOWBLITZ is rated higher. Piloteer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while BOWBLITZ averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Piloteer or BOWBLITZ have ads?
BOWBLITZ shows ads; Piloteer does not.
Which is updated more often, Piloteer or BOWBLITZ?
Piloteer ships an update every 3 weeks, and BOWBLITZ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Piloteer was updated on October 14, 2026 and BOWBLITZ on October 14, 2026.

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