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Bomber Ace vs Metalstorm

Bomber Ace 4.7★ · Free + IAP 45
Winner Metalstorm
Metalstorm 4.8★ · Free + IAP 65

Metalstorm offers a more polished and engaging air combat experience, despite its monetization issues, while Bomber Ace is plagued by excessive ads and game-breaking glitches.

Full reviews: Bomber Ace · Metalstorm

Metalstorm provides a high-quality flight combat simulator with smooth controls and good graphics, though it faces criticism for its aggressive monetization and matchmaking. Bomber Ace, while initially fun, is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of long ads, game-breaking bugs, and slow progression.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay edge: MetalstormR2R15R36R39
Bomber Ace Bomber Ace is described as a 'fun' and 'addictive' game with good graphics and moderately realistic flying, but users report repetitive levels, slow progression, and a lack of depth with limited planes R2R39. Some enjoy the mindless gameplay and offline capability R15, but others note issues like targets not taking damage and the inability to replay missions or exit online games R15R36.
Metalstorm Metalstorm is praised as an 'amazing' and 'incredible' flight combat simulator with smooth controls, polished graphics, and diverse gameplay . Users appreciate the dogfights, balanced attacks, and constant updates . However, some desire more features like cockpit view, weapon pod customization, and a campaign mode .
Ease of Use and Controls edge: MetalstormR3R26R33R36
Bomber Ace Bomber Ace is generally considered 'simple enough to play' and 'easy to pick up' R3R26. However, some users find the touch screen controls difficult and request controller support R33. There are also complaints about the pause button lacking options and the inability to exit online player games R36.
Metalstorm Metalstorm offers 'smooth controls' and is 'easy to pick up and put down' . It also boasts controller compatibility, which is a significant plus for many players R76R104. Some users, however, report issues with certain evasion controls not working or being inadequately explained in tutorials .
Reliability and Bugs edge: Bomber AceR1R9R10R13
Bomber Ace Bomber Ace suffers from numerous critical bugs and glitches. Users report unbeatable glitch situations on specific levels R1R9R10, targets not taking damage R15, and the game freezing or failing to load entirely R13. Some ads are also reported to lock up the game .
Metalstorm Metalstorm has a mixed record on reliability. While some users report it 'doesn't glitch that much' , others frequently experience server issues, inability to connect, and being kicked out of matches . There are also reports of specific plane bugs and missions not updating .
Price and Value (Free vs. Paid) tieR4R7R12R18
Bomber Ace Bomber Ace is free with IAP, but users are overwhelmingly frustrated by the 'disgusting amount of ads' . Ads appear 'after every single match' and can be 'two minutes long' R4R7R18. Even after paying to remove 'forced ads' for $1.99, some users still report being 'bombarded by an ad every 2-3 mins' R12. Progression is also described as very slow without spending money .
Metalstorm Metalstorm is also free with IAP, but it is heavily criticized for being 'pay to win' and having 'greedy devs' R79R94R95. Free-to-play progression is 'painfully slow' and it takes '15 years or more to unlock fighter jets' R95R104. The battle pass system is designed so users cannot earn back enough currency for the next pass, forcing continuous spending R97.
Support and Community tieR1R7R10R61
Bomber Ace Bomber Ace reviews do not provide direct feedback on developer support, but the presence of persistent, game-breaking glitches and excessive ads suggests a lack of responsiveness to user complaints R1R7R10.
Metalstorm Metalstorm's developers are criticized for 'gaming the matches' and ignoring user input on updates R61. Some users suspect AI is used for art and developer responses . There are also reports of no way to contact support when experiencing issues like being kicked out of games .
Pick Bomber Ace if

You are looking for a simple, mindless bomber game and are willing to tolerate a high volume of ads or pay to remove some of them, and you don't mind potential game-breaking glitches at higher levels R2R15R26.

Pick Metalstorm if

You want a more immersive and graphically superior modern air combat simulator with smooth controls and controller support, and you are prepared for a slow free-to-play progression or willing to spend money to advance R104.

Evidence note: The evidence for 'Support and Community' is indirect for Bomber Ace, inferred from recurring issues rather than explicit mentions of support interactions. Metalstorm's community feedback is more direct regarding developer practices.

Frequently asked

Does Bomber Ace have a lot of ads?
Yes, Bomber Ace has a significant number of ads, with many users reporting ads after every single match, some lasting up to two minutes, even after declining rewards R4R7R18. Some users who paid to remove ads still experienced frequent interruptions R12.
Is Metalstorm pay-to-win?
Many users describe Metalstorm as pay-to-win, citing extremely slow free-to-play progression, high costs for upgrades and new planes, and a battle pass system that requires continuous spending to participate in subsequent seasons R79R94R95R97.
Can Bomber Ace be played offline?
Some users report that Bomber Ace requires an internet connection to play, making it unsuitable for travel R3. However, another review contradicts this, stating it's a 'mindless game to play, don’t have to have service' R15.
Does Metalstorm support controllers?
Yes, Metalstorm offers controller support, which many users appreciate as it works quite well and enhances the gameplay experience R76R104.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Bomber Ace 5/5 · US Exactly what i expected: This game popped up as an ad. I played it and enjoyed it so I downloaded it. It plays exactly as the ad played. AND THE BEST PART IS THERE ISNT AN AD UNLESS YOU WANT EXTRA STUFF. WHEN YOU DIE IN THE GAME THERE IS NO AD, It doesn’t bombard you with ads between every screen either. Very much appreciated in today’s mobile gaming world!
  2. [R15] Bomber Ace 3/5 · US Needs some bug fixes: This is a great mindless game to play, don’t have to have service to play and don’t only play against other players which is what I like. The adds could definitely chill out but the whole reason why I’m writing this is because the developers should really fix the issue of when I drop bombs on a target and then get out of range to visually see it explode, the target gets zero
  3. [R36] Bomber Ace 3/5 · GB Good game, not polished: Good game, can be addictive but it is not polished. Can’t replay missions (to get 100% points etc) Pause button just pauses the game, doesn’t allow for you to exit/restart/ change settings If you accidentally press the online player game, you can’t get out of it, have to restart the game. No tutorials for each new enemy you encounter. Progression through weapons/upgra
  4. [R39] Bomber Ace 3/5 · GB Good game: great game moderately realistic flying which is good for a game like this reason it’s not 5 stars is the lack of planes i know it’s a ww2 game but more modern or even just more older aircraft’s would add a lot more depth to the game another thing is the excessive amount is of adds.
  5. [R3] Bomber Ace 3/5 · US Great game: Great game! Very smooth and fun to play. Should be simple enough to play offline, but the app is blocked without internet. Not good for travelling, so for me this game was useless.
  6. [R26] Bomber Ace 5/5 · US Enjoyable: Great simple game for the phone, free gameplay has an ad after every mission. I found that it takes about 9 seconds to shut down the game and reload for next mission rather than b wait up to 45 seconds for the ad to finish. Ads are repetitive. All in all a fun game to pass the time
  7. [R33] Bomber Ace 3/5 · US It’s hard to use with touch screen controls.: Please allow controllers to be used. Ie: backbone
  8. [R1] Bomber Ace 2/5 · US Fun for a while: It was fun until level 193. There’s an unbeatable glitch situation right at the beginning of that level. Now it’s literally unplayable
  9. [R9] Bomber Ace 3/5 · US Glitch: Level 20 seems glitched
  10. [R10] Bomber Ace 1/5 · US Level 193 Glitch: Game was decent but there’s a glitch on level 193 on the front 1st bunker that doesn’t allow you to kill the bunker and hence not being able to advance.
  11. [R13] Bomber Ace 1/5 · US Software development need work: First time downloading, went directly to the setting so it didn’t interrupt my music, not only the first, second, but also third time I opened and closed the app, it froze loading the setting menu.
  12. [R4] Bomber Ace 1/5 · US Review: Ads after every single match😑 too irritating.
  13. [R7] Bomber Ace 2/5 · US Wayyyy too many ads: Fun game, but there are extremely long ads after every. Single. Game. Without fail. After you finish a level, it will ask you if you want to watch an ad to double the reward. And even if you say no, it will still force you to watch an ad and just not give you any reward. And if you say yes, watch an ad to double the reward, it’ll make you watch an ad that is two minutes long w
  14. [R12] Bomber Ace 3/5 · US Possibilities are great with this game: Really fun and cool game! Way too many ads however unfortunately. Even after paying to remove “forced ads”. I’m more than willing to pay more for a fun game where I’m not bombarded by an ad every 2-3 mins.
  15. [R18] Bomber Ace 3/5 · US Love the game but…..: I really love this game, it’s really fun to play and the difficulty makes you want to keep playing. Would definitely give it a five stars if it wasn’t for the 2 1/2 minute ads. if the ads were shorter, I would probably be more inclined to watching some of them to get extra coins or extra weapons
  16. [R61] Metalstorm 1/5 · US Bots either are great or suck: The bots in the game are either great or suck. How do bots for one team get 3, 4, and 5 kills and bots for another team get 0 kills. The devs are gaming the matches so you lose!!!!!!
  17. [R79] Metalstorm 1/5 · US This Game Is No Fun: Do not expect a fun fair game. The devs will let P2W players abuse new players. Uninstalled because of corruption and cheating
  18. [R94] Metalstorm 1/5 · US Trash App: Metalstorm will take your money for a good plane and then a month later they'll nerf that plane forcing you to buy the next. It was a good game but they've ruined it. Find a different game to enjoy, this one is ruined. 4/26 Updated. It's even worse now. Avoid this phone app and find a good game to play... Developers are nothing but money hungry scammers at this point. Matches a
  19. [R95] Metalstorm 5/5 · US Cool: Chaff’s please for radar guided missiles
  20. [R97] Metalstorm 1/5 · US Disingenuous “flight pass”: In traditional battle-pass-analogues, one can purchase the pass once and recoup the secondary currency required to purchase it by completing the entirety of the path. In Metalstorm, even when completing the path, you receive a mere 60 of the required 169 credits to purchase the next battle pass. This means that they extract money from every player consistently (if they
  21. [R76] Metalstorm 2/5 · US Very Fun: This game is engaging, super fun, and controller compatible.
  22. [R104] Metalstorm 4/5 · US The best mobile aircraft fighter game available.: I have played this game for more than a year or two now and definitely believe that it belongs in the top tier of aircraft fighter games, if not the best. This game allows a lot of gameplay diversity. The controller support is an absolute must and it works quite well. One complaint I would have about this game. It is how slow the progression can be

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