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World of Warships Blitz 3D War vs Metalstorm

World of Warships Blitz 3D War 4.7★ · Free + IAP 45
Winner Metalstorm
Metalstorm 4.8★ · Free + IAP 70

Metalstorm offers a more polished and enjoyable air combat experience, despite its monetization issues, while World of Warships Blitz is plagued by severe technical problems and a 'pay-to-win' structure.

Full reviews: World of Warships Blitz 3D War · Metalstorm

Metalstorm provides an immersive air combat simulator with good graphics and smooth controls, though some users find progression slow without spending money. World of Warships Blitz, while offering a wide array of ships, is criticized for its 'pay-to-win' mechanics, frequent technical glitches, and unresponsive customer support.

Head to head

Features & Gameplay edge: MetalstormR9R12R16R32
World of Warships Blitz 3D War World of Warships Blitz offers a wide variety of historical ships and unique gameplay mechanics, which many players enjoy R32. However, some users report issues with specific mechanics like torpedo arming times and the lack of ram damage R9R12. There are also complaints about the inclusion of 'paper only' and 'alternate history' ships deviating from historical accuracy R16.
Metalstorm Metalstorm is praised for its immersive flight combat, detailed planes, and smooth controls R77R98R107. Users appreciate the dogfighting mechanics and the overall feel of a mobile flight simulator R77. Some players desire more customization options, like changing weapon pods or pilot appearance, and a campaign mode .
Ease of Use & Controls edge: MetalstormR25R34R45R73
World of Warships Blitz 3D War While World of Warships Blitz is generally considered enjoyable, some users find the controls, movement, and firing to be 'off' R25R34. Playing on a phone screen can also be challenging due to small text R45.
Metalstorm Metalstorm is lauded for its easy-to-pick-up controls and smooth mechanics R77. Controller support is available and works well . However, some users report bugs with specific control functions, like the afterburner swipe to lock R73, and issues with evasion controls not working as expected .
Reliability & Performance tieR1R4R13R15
World of Warships Blitz 3D War World of Warships Blitz suffers from significant reliability issues, including frequent crashes, lag, and disconnections during battles R13R15. Users report lost saved data and ships disappearing R1R4. There are also complaints about broken hitboxes, spotting, and non-functional torpedoes after updates .
Metalstorm Metalstorm generally has good graphics and doesn't glitch much R68. However, users report serious server issues, connection problems, and being kicked out of matches R120. Some players also experienced bugs with aircraft parts diminishing after updates or login issues with the online store .
Price & Value (Free vs. Paid) tieR4R6R10R12
World of Warships Blitz 3D War World of Warships Blitz is heavily criticized as 'pay-to-win,' with expensive in-app purchases and a lack of effective ways to gain currency for free players R4R6R10R46. Many feel forced to spend money to compete at higher tiers or participate in events R12R46.
Metalstorm Metalstorm is also seen as 'pay-to-play' or 'pay-to-win,' with slow progression for free players and expensive microtransactions R96. The battle pass system is particularly criticized for not allowing players to earn back enough currency to purchase the next pass, forcing continuous spending .
Support & Community tieR1R7R82R120
World of Warships Blitz 3D War Customer support for World of Warships Blitz is described as 'non-existent' and unresponsive, especially when players lose significant progress or money R1. Developers are accused of not caring about fixing problems like the broken matchmaker R7.
Metalstorm Reviews for Metalstorm do not frequently mention direct customer support interactions. However, some users report no way of getting in touch with support regarding persistent issues like being kicked out of games R120. There are also complaints about developers ignoring player feedback and making unpopular updates R82.
Pick World of Warships Blitz 3D War if

you are a dedicated fan of naval warfare, enjoy historical ships, and are willing to tolerate significant 'pay-to-win' elements and technical issues for the core gameplay R32.

Pick Metalstorm if

you prefer fast-paced air combat, appreciate good graphics and smooth controls in a mobile flight simulator, and are prepared for a grind or to spend money for faster progression R77R98R107.

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative reviews related to 'pay-to-win' mechanics and matchmaking issues, which can skew recent ratings. The free-to-play model for both games contributes to much of the negativity, as non-paying users often express frustration with slow progression and perceived unfairness against paying players.

Frequently asked

Is World of Warships Blitz a 'pay-to-win' game?
Yes, many players describe World of Warships Blitz as a 'pay-to-win' game, citing that it's difficult to gain enough in-game currency to compete with those who spend large amounts of money, and that upgrades or event participation often require significant financial investment R4R6R10R46.
Does Metalstorm have good graphics and controls?
Yes, Metalstorm is frequently praised for its good graphics, detailed planes, and smooth, easy-to-learn controls, which contribute to an immersive flight combat experience R68R77R98R107.
Are there matchmaking issues in World of Warships Blitz?
Yes, numerous players report significant matchmaking issues in World of Warships Blitz, with complaints about rigged games, unbalanced teams, and being matched against opponents with higher-tier ships or 'premium teams' R3R7R39R43.
Is progression slow in Metalstorm without spending money?
Yes, many Metalstorm players find that progression, such as researching new aircraft or unlocking jets, is very slow and grind-heavy unless you spend money on in-app purchases R72R80R96R103.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R9] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 3/5 · US Let’s get ram damage already!: Been playing game since release and wondering why wow blitz devs haven’t added a basic game mechanic like ram damage? If you think about it it adds another element of longevity to the game as it will make players change of the dynamics of gameplay. To me this is crucial in the long run.
  2. [R12] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 3/5 · US Great game BUT: Okay so let’s be real, this game is grind heavy, we all know this, you DONT need to spend money to get to top tear but if you are going to main battle ships, your gonna get ur shot run by destroyers because the arming time on them doesn’t exist, the arming time on most torpedoes is atleast 1km, these destroyers are firing them from 0.1 km, also you battleships can’t do anything to
  3. [R16] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 1/5 · US 2025 the year this went to cr*p: This started out as a great game with historical ships but the ability for teams to have ships of multiple nations. 2025 went into paper only ships that slaughtered real ships, 2026 is going into alternate history ships that I expect will slaughter even the paper ships.
  4. [R32] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 5/5 · US Don’t think just play it 👍🏼: I’ve played wot blitz and wow blitz for 8 years. There the best games I’ve ever played in my life. WOW blitz is amazing, there’s just so much to do in this game. So many unique ships. I personally love the game for its unique gameplay and mechanics it’s what makes it fun. Kinda makes me feel like I am actually at sea. If I were you I would download the game immediately
  5. [R25] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 1/5 · US Game balance: The game is frustrating and lacks good compatibility when fighting in battle with equal tier ships. Controls, movement and firing is off. If you’re looking for a fun game I suggest staying away. Don’t waste your money like I did with this game in my opinion.
  6. [R34] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 1/5 · US Mierda: Es una mierda yo solo lo descargué por que lo vi en misasinfonía pero es una mierda esto hay momentos en los que el barco se queda estático y no gira ni se mueve a ningún lado es una mierda
  7. [R45] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 3/5 · GB Great game….shame about the new gun sounds: Really enjoy the game though not ideal to play on a phone screen as the text is sooo small. Recent update has changed the gun noise to a tinny pop rather than the previous boom, a backward step in my view.
  8. [R73] Metalstorm 2/5 · US Afterburner swipe to lock Bug issue with ADV: For some reason the “afterburner swipe to lock” function doesn’t turn off when out of fuel and doesn’t shut off when you press the brakes like it does with every other jet. You have to manually turn it off on the afterburner button & this is the only jet this bug happens with. Idk when this bug appeared but it’s the first time I’ve used this feature wi
  9. [R1] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 1/5 · US Lost all saved data. Customer support non-existent: I just lost several years of progress, a few thousand dollars spent on ships and game time. No reply’s from costumer support. Apple unable to assist since everything is managed by the app creator. Use caution with this game. Customer support does not exist.
  10. [R4] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 2/5 · US The most unfair: Creators, there's no point in playing the game if you're playing against people who pay. Ships disappear, connections drop, anything to make sure those who spend real money win. There will be an outflow of players! · translated
  11. [R13] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 1/5 · US Lag is making this game unplayable: As of Feb 7 there is lag for every battle and no way to communicate to anyone about it. It is going to make me quit this game again. Every match i have to stop because shooting because I know im not hitting anything. Think you can I don’t know maybe fix this. Would be a great game if the lag didn’t make this such hot garbage
  12. [R15] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 3/5 · US Crashes a lot: Good game just constantly crashes waiting for updates to hopefully fix this problem
  13. [R6] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 3/5 · US Good game but in app purchases are too expensive and borderline exploitation: There is no ability to effectively gain enough currency to compete at same level as those who spend exorbitant amount of money to play. The repair kits for example, if you play 20 rounds per day, and buy $5 bucks worth repair kits, you will use them faster than someone who plays less. There is no incentive to play more
  14. [R10] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 1/5 · US Pay to win: After 8 years the game has gone full play to win. There are so many people playing that the servers can’t handle the traffic and all these adds to watch to get more stuff…..and they still want more money. The game has been unplayable for months now. Oh, and if you write a bad review like this one, they target you in the game. They’ve since me before the voiceover finishes at the start
  15. [R7] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 1/5 · US Extorting player base every SINGLE second this app is open: “We’re sorry to hear that your experience hasn’t met your expectations. Feedback from players is carefully collected and reviewed by the development team as part of ongoing efforts to improve the gam “. Do something about the match maker. Fix problems. Don’t just talk about it. WarGaming might be a New born baby. This developer doesn’t c
  16. [R82] Metalstorm 1/5 · US It was great. Now it’s trash: The developers are now just trying to milk everyone full pay to play style. Many are quitting. Entire squadrons quitting. The updates are awful. Matchmaking is completely unfair. You get destroyed game after game. The ones who give input even said they told them no one asked for these updates. The developers gives zero something. They clearly are just trying to mi
  17. [R120] Metalstorm 3/5 · GB Great game but prepare to get kicked: I do enjoy this game controls graphics and all, I just constantly get kicked out of the game mid round and there is no way of getting in touch with support , it happens to me in different locations all around the world with good internet , I’ve tried lowering all graphics settings but nothing works , I haven’t completed a single fight without being kicked out
  18. [R46] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 1/5 · US Money Sink: This game can be fun but if you want any upgrades or to participate in any of the seasonal or collaboration events, you need to spend a fortune to try to get anything in this game. Super disappointing and unfortunate
  19. [R68] Metalstorm 5/5 · US AMAZING but…: It’s an amazing game my entire family (except for my mom) plays it and we have soooooooooo much fun and it has very good graphics and doesn’t glitch that much But (for the developers) can u add the new us f-47
  20. [R77] Metalstorm 5/5 · US Best Air Combat Game: The controls are smooth, graphics are polished, and has great gameplay. The developers really do show a passion for aviation. Constant updates is awesome and I hope this game and the developers find long term success with this game. Theres not much competition right now on mobile for dogfighting games.
  21. [R98] Metalstorm 5/5 · US It’s the mobile DCS: It feels like I’m playing DCS with very simple controls. And I enjoy it very much.
  22. [R107] Metalstorm 5/5 · US WHAT A GAME: This game is so fun and and impressive. The planes are well designed, the UI is clean, the game controls are balanced in difficulty, the povs are immersive, the rewards are hard, and the updates improve the game( which rarely happens these days) Play to fight. Fight to win. Win to have fun. ( Am I being paid for this ?!🤔) this game is purely a good vibe and is worth every gig in your
  23. [R3] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 3/5 · US Games are Rigged: You can always tell when you’re supposed to lose or win. Sometimes the opponents are just on you and never miss. When I’m in a cruiser or battleship, destroyers are nearly impossible to hit, I’m lucky to get one or two hits from a broadside. When I’m in a destroyer, I can’t get anywhere near a larger ship without taking a full broadside dead on. It’s very unfair. That said, game
  24. [R39] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 3/5 · US Mismatched teams: I enjoy playing this game but recently I’ve noticed that no matter what tier I’m playing the opposing team almost always seems to be substantially stronger than the one I end up on. My win/loss ratio is abysmal and sometimes I feel like I just can’t win no matter what. The fact that other players use your stats to determine if they want to play with you or not.
  25. [R43] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 2/5 · US Entertaining but broken game: Matchmaking is entirely broken. I’m not sure why I almost always end up with opponents with ships a tier higher than mine; nothing seems to make a difference. It’d be playable, though, were the torpedoes not overly powerful. I gave it two stars for being entertaining, but good lord, don’t play this if you’re prone to frustration.
  26. [R72] Metalstorm 3/5 · US Researching: It takes way too long to research new aircraft
  27. [R80] Metalstorm 4/5 · US Love hate relationship: I really enjoy this game it has great graphics love the gameplay best jet game I’ve played only downfall in my opinion is how much time it takes to unlock new jets I think the points required should be cut down a little bit
  28. [R96] Metalstorm 3/5 · GB Fun game but devs to greedy, and slap micro transactions on everything.: Fun gameplay, but the game is heavily focused on microtransactions. Free-to-play progress is painfully slow, while spending speeds everything up. Battle passes are £10 each, and unlike Call of Duty, you cannot earn your gold back for completing them. You can also level a plane from 1, 8 instantly for £10 (even on a 75% off dea
  29. [R103] Metalstorm 2/5 · US 15 years to unlock: It will take you 15 years or more to unlock fighter jets

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store