Air Defence 3D vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Air Defence 3D's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Air Defence 3D This App	Warplanes: WW2 Dogfight Nemesis	Metalstorm Contender	Sky Gamblers: Storm Raiders 2 Contender	Wings of Heroes Contender	Sky Warriors: Airplane Games Peer	World of Warships Blitz Peer	War Thunder Mobile Peer
Core Identity
Developer	Voodoo	Home Net Games	Starform	Atypical Games	RORTOS	Wildlife Studios	Wargaming Group Limited	Gaijin Distribution KFT
Category	Action	-	Games	-	-	Games	-	-
Platform	iOS, Android	-	iOS, Android	-	-	iOS, Android	-	-
Store Metrics
Rating	4.5 / 5	-	4.8 / 5	-	-	4.7 / 5	-	-
Ratings Count	51,849	-	32,554	-	-	64,014	-	-
Price	Free	-	Free	-	-	Free	-	-
Release Date	Oct 25, 2022	-	Nov 7, 2023	-	-	Oct 5, 2021	-	-
Last Updated	Apr 17, 2026	-	Apr 23, 2026	-	-	Apr 30, 2026	-	-
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	mixed	-	mixed	-	-	mixed	-	-
Score	65/100	-	45/100	-	-	55/100	-	-
Praises	Action-oriented core gameplay loop provides a satisfying and addictive time-passing experience for casual players	-	High-fidelity air combat simulation provides an addictive and realistic dogfighting experience for mobile players	-	-	High-fidelity graphics and realistic jet combat mechanics provide an immersive experience for aviation enthusiasts	-	-
Complaints	Excessive ad frequency disrupts the flow of gameplay and creates a frustrating experience for active users	-	Aggressive pay-to-win mechanics create insurmountable power gaps between free players and high-spending competitors	-	-	Critical bugs following the latest update prevent coin rewards and booster activation after battles	-	-
Requests	Implementation of a cloud save feature to ensure progress persists across device transfers and reinstalls	-	Expanded customization options for aircraft weaponry and maneuverability would increase depth for veteran pilots	-	-	Expanded social features including direct friend requests and in-battle communication tools for better coordination	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	High-fidelity visual presentation sustains initial engagement Arcade-first control scheme lowers entry barriers	-	Licensed aircraft partnerships drive collection-based IAP Squadron social system increases switching costs via group identity	-	-	High-fidelity graphics engine sustains player immersion Arcade-focused flight mechanics lower the barrier to entry	-	-
Weaknesses	0% cloud-save implementation causes total data loss Ad-to-gameplay ratio triggers high churn	-	Premium-tier jet dominance in matchmaking Technical instability during combat Lack of transparent skill-based matchmaking	-	-	Critical reward-economy bugs post-update Aggressive monetization pricing frustrates long-term progression Inconsistent match outcomes in cargo mode	-	-
Pricing	freemium	-	freemium	-	-	freemium	-	-
Momentum	Maintenance	-	Active	-	-	Active	-	-
Update Cadence	5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~219d avg	-	5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~8d avg	-	-	5 versions, ~10d avg	-	-

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