Comparison

Chopper Lander vs Balloon Soar

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

Head to head
About

Chopper Lander

Pilot a helicopter through challenging levels, dodging aircraft and environmental hazards like storms. Collect coins to unlock new chopper designs and aim for safe landings to progress. Experience classic arcade-style fun with innovative gameplay.

Highlights
  • Safe chopper landings
  • Dodge 11 aircraft
  • Avoid weather hazards
  • Collect coins
  • Unlock 8 chopper designs
  • Multiple level themes
Features
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This is a classic arcade style game where you dodge the other aircraft and try to land the chopper safely. You need to try and land the chopper in the area indicated by the arrow and avoid the other aircraft. Some levels have multiple choppers you must land in order to complete the level. Each level has coins you can collect which you can use to buy other chopper designs. While being touched by clouds, raindrops or snowflakes you can’t move and lightning will destroy you. Good luck! + Land the chopper safely + 11 aircraft to avoid + Clouds, raindrops and snow stop your movement + Lightning destroys your chopper + Storm clouds produce raindrops, snow and lightning + Simple innovative gameplay + 8 chopper designs to buy + Several different level themes + Fun candy levels

About

Balloon Soar

Pilot a hot air balloon through an endless adventure, tapping to rise and releasing to descend. Customize your balloon from 25 unique designs and test your reflexes to achieve high scores.

Highlights
  • Customize hot air balloon (25 designs)
  • Intuitive tap-and-hold controls
  • Endless survival gameplay
  • Obstacle dodging challenges
  • High score pursuit
Features
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"Soar into endless adventure with Balloon Soar! Tap and hold to rise above obstacles, where you'll pilot own hot air balloon of your choosing. Features: 1. Customize Your Ballon: Take your pick from a dazzling selection of 25 hot air balloons, each with its own unique design and personality. There's a balloon to suit every style. 2. Intuitive Controls: Just tap and hold to ascend, releasing to descend, as you navigate through a dynamic environment filled with obstacles and surprises. 3. Endless Adventure: Try to survive and see how far will you can go. 4. Challenge Your Skills: Test your reflexes and agility as you dodge obstacles and. Master the art of timing and precision to soar to new heights and achieve high scores. Easy controls, endless fun – download now!"

Screenshots

Chopper Lander4 screens
Balloon Soar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Balloon Soar at Free against Chopper Lander's $0.99. Balloon Soar also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 38 months). Chopper Lander's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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

Balloon Soar is free to download; Chopper Lander costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Chopper Lander against 5.0 for Balloon Soar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chopper Lander ships an update every 38 months, Balloon Soar every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Chopper Lander versus Balloon Soar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChopper LanderBalloon Soar
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB346 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMike HempflingAlthia Ford

Customer experience

Chopper Lander

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Balloon Soar

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Chopper Lander

No in-app purchases

None

Balloon Soar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chopper Lander free?
Chopper Lander costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Balloon Soar free?
Balloon Soar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chopper Lander or Balloon Soar?
Chopper Lander and Balloon Soar are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Chopper Lander or Balloon Soar have ads?
Balloon Soar shows ads; Chopper Lander does not.
Which is updated more often, Chopper Lander or Balloon Soar?
Chopper Lander ships an update every 38 months, and Balloon Soar every 6 months. Most recently, Chopper Lander was updated on September 12, 2026 and Balloon Soar on September 13, 2026.

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