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Metalstorm vs Airborne Attack

Metalstorm 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner Metalstorm
Airborne Attack 4.6★ · Free + IAP 40

Metalstorm is the better choice for players seeking a more complex and competitive aerial combat experience with better graphics and controls, despite its monetization issues, while Airborne Attack is a simpler, more casual time-killer plagued by excessive ads and repetitive gameplay.

Full reviews: Metalstorm · Airborne Attack

Metalstorm offers a more engaging and graphically superior aerial combat experience with detailed planes and smooth controls, but it faces criticism for its aggressive monetization and matchmaking issues. Airborne Attack is a simpler, more repetitive game with significant ad spam and a lack of challenge, making it suitable only for very casual play.

Head to head

Features & Gameplay edge: MetalstormR2R9R10R14
Metalstorm Metalstorm offers detailed planes, smooth controls, and engaging dogfights, with users appreciating the combat mechanics and constant updates R2R14R17R47. However, some players desire more features like a campaign mode, weapon customization, cockpit view, and female pilot customization R9R10R14. There's also a concern about recent updates making the game feel less like an air combat game and more like a 'hero shooter' with new special abilities .
Airborne Attack Airborne Attack is described as a simple, repetitive game with basic gameplay R67R72R94. Users note a lack of difficulty progression, with enemies rarely fighting back and levels feeling the same even after hundreds of missions R67R72R85. Some players enjoy the graphics and sound effects but find the overall experience boring due to the lack of variety and challenge R94.
Ease of Use & Controls edge: MetalstormR13R14R16R17
Metalstorm Metalstorm is praised for its smooth controls and easy-to-pick-up mechanics R14R17. It also offers controller compatibility R16. However, some users report specific bugs with control functions, like the afterburner swipe to lock feature on certain jets R13.
Airborne Attack Airborne Attack has mixed reviews on controls; some find it hard to control and too sensitive , while others wish for an option to look around without automatic firing . There's also a complaint about inverted controls not being an option .
Reliability & Performance edge: MetalstormR18R21R27R31
Metalstorm Metalstorm users report various technical issues, including server connection problems R21, glitches with logging into the online store R27, and random kicks from matches or locked flight controls after updates . Some users also experienced their aircraft parts diminishing or hanger levels dropping after updates R18R31.
Airborne Attack Airborne Attack has fewer complaints about technical bugs, but one user reported a persistent glitch where scoring for rank locks at rank 100 . Another user mentioned guided bullets not working at max level , and one reported the game not opening at all .
Price & Value tieR19R20R22R34
Metalstorm Metalstorm is criticized for its aggressive monetization, with many users feeling it's a 'pay-to-win' game R19R22R34R40. Progression is described as painfully slow for free-to-play users, requiring significant spending to unlock new jets or advance R20. The 'Flight Pass' system is also criticized for not allowing players to earn back enough currency to purchase the next pass, forcing continuous spending .
Airborne Attack Airborne Attack is a free game, but its value is severely undermined by an overwhelming number of mandatory ads, often appearing after every short level R64R70R76R105. Many users feel misled by advertising that claimed 'no ads' . The ads are so frequent and long that they often last longer than the gameplay itself R105.
Support & Community edge: MetalstormR1R6R7R24
Metalstorm Metalstorm users express frustration with matchmaking, often being paired with much higher-level players or bots that perform inconsistently R1R7. There are also reports of players intentionally 'throwing matches' due to in-game tags R6. Some users suspect developer responses are AI-generated R24.
Airborne Attack Airborne Attack users report difficulty finding support, with one user stating there's no way to report a problem on the app's support website . The game also engages in review bombing tactics, asking for reviews very early in gameplay .
Pick Metalstorm if

you want a more advanced, competitive aerial combat game with better graphics and controls, and are willing to tolerate aggressive monetization or play for free with slower progression R14R17.

Pick Airborne Attack if

you are looking for a very simple, casual time-killer and don't mind constant, intrusive ads and highly repetitive gameplay R67R76R105.

Evidence note: Recent reviews for Metalstorm are heavily skewed negative, focusing on monetization and matchmaking issues, while lifetime ratings are high. Airborne Attack's reviews are consistently negative regarding ads and repetitive gameplay, despite a relatively high lifetime rating, which may be influenced by early review prompts.

Frequently asked

Does Metalstorm have a pay-to-win model?
Yes, many Metalstorm users report that the game is heavily pay-to-win, with progression being painfully slow for free players and significant spending required to unlock new jets and advance R19R22R34R40.
Are there many ads in Airborne Attack?
Yes, Airborne Attack is heavily criticized for having an excessive number of mandatory ads, often appearing after every short level and frequently lasting longer than the gameplay itself R64R70R76R105.
Is Airborne Attack challenging?
No, many Airborne Attack players find the game to be too easy and repetitive, with enemies rarely fighting back and the difficulty not increasing even after hundreds of levels R67R72R85R94.
Does Metalstorm have good graphics and controls?
Yes, Metalstorm is praised for its very good graphics, polished visuals, and smooth, easy-to-pick-up controls, making it an engaging flight combat simulator R8R14R17R47.

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. [R2] Metalstorm 5/5 · US Great game: My dad used worked in the Air Force as a F -15 pilot and he got me and my brother this game. I play it everyday and I dominate it. My favorite map is count down and I love exploring the tunnels. I love the F-106 and the nuke mod I love it. I wish Starform makes more games like these. Five stars.
  2. [R9] Metalstorm 3/5 · US Great game but: Please make it so you change out your weapon pods. I want my f4 phantoms missiles back not rockets!
  3. [R10] Metalstorm 2/5 · US Ok game: No cockpit view. So it’s not a flight simulator game. Its ok.
  4. [R14] Metalstorm 5/5 · US Great flight combat simulator: Love the mechanics, easy to pick up and put down. Matches are not too long. Some of the game economy is complex, but worth it to fly fighter jets. 2 suggestions. 1. Campaign mode. Give me some missions outside of the PvP stuff. 2. Please, please, please, get with Disney and make a Star Wars Squadrons version of this. I would lose my mind playing something like th
  5. [R13] 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
  6. [R16] Metalstorm 2/5 · US Very Fun: This game is engaging, super fun, and controller compatible.
  7. [R17] 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.
  8. [R18] Metalstorm 3/5 · US I’ve been playing since near launch. This game has had its ups and downs but the latest mod update: It’s seems with this latest update my aircraft parts have diminished. I had 15 or 16k for my f16 and now it’s half that. I appreciate seeing my suggestion of area damage as part of the game now. But where has my parts gone?
  9. [R21] Metalstorm 3/5 · US Huge server issue.: Dear developers I wanted to let you know that I cannot connect to the servers to play this game as of now in upgrades 2.0. In conclusion, please fix this when you get a chance.
  10. [R27] Metalstorm 3/5 · US Game glitches: In the past I’ve-never had a problem, bit while testing the Beta format, I started having problems logging into online store in order to receive star credits and extras for start up. I would never receive a login code via e-mail, and was unable to get into store to claim rewards. As of today I as able to log into the initial game software, now it gives me a bpBeta download prompt,
  11. [R31] Metalstorm 1/5 · US Hanger: You getting less stars now because I was level 19 hanger I even have the planes and now I’m 18 I level up to 20 and got moved down and my squadron member was 20 and now is a 18 fix what you are doing or refund my money on all my purchases
  12. [R19] 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
  13. [R20] 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
  14. [R22] 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
  15. [R34] 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
  16. [R1] 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. [R6] Metalstorm 3/5 · US Throwing matches: This game is great. Planes have a lot of detail and the controls are easy. It can be a little grind-heavy at times. The biggest issue is players throwing matches because they don’t like someone’s tag. I’ve noticed that in matches where anything negative-Palestine, pro-Israel, anti-Trump, pro-military, etc., is used as a name/tag, some players refuse to play and just fly around ai
  18. [R7] Metalstorm 1/5 · US No longer fun or fair: I’ve been playing this game for about 7 months. They claim any plane can compete with a gen 5 fighter. That used to be true but now the sides are so uneven, there is no chance. I don’t pay because I just don’t believe in buying my way up the ladder. Maybe that’s why after having 75 and 80 percent win rate, I’ve dropped to 30 percent. I’m done and deleting. Good luck.
  19. [R24] Metalstorm 3/5 · US … BOO AI…: I like the game a lot but, there seems to be a lot of AI used from the art too the developer responses. Now maybe the art is by an actual artist and just resembles AI but I kinda doubt it. The dev responses are almost definitely AI tho.
  20. [R40] Metalstorm 1/5 · US Greedy rich rigged rip off: The game is garbage completely rigged to get you to spend thousands of dollars and still never be able to advance this game is completely righed
  21. [R64] Airborne Attack 1/5 · US FRAUDS: voodoo is a freaking fraud and they have 5 minute ads every 2 seconds and i believe they write their own reviews, i remember before installing i saw a review that said no mandatory ads and yet ive got nothing but mandatory ads, DO NOT INSTALL
  22. [R70] Airborne Attack 2/5 · US Way too many ads: Fun, but ads ruin it.
  23. [R76] Airborne Attack 1/5 · US intrusive and Annoying: This game is kind of fun at first, but what is really intrusive and annoying is the fact that there is an ad after every single round. So you play one level and then you get an ad and then you do another level and there’s another ad there’s way too many ads.
  24. [R105] Airborne Attack 3/5 · GB Way too many ads.: The game is fun enough, but there’s an advert after every single level. Bear in mind the levels are only 30 seconds - 1 minute long where I’m at, so that’s a heck of a lot of ads compared to gameplay.
  25. [R67] Airborne Attack 2/5 · US Mediocre at best: Game play is fine. Exactly as advertised. Plenty of write ups about ads, yes there are ads after every level, but that’s the way these devs make money. My problem is that the game is kinda boring. Same levels, same enemies that rarely fight back. The game never gets more difficult. I’m at level 258 and it’s the same as level 1. Just blah.
  26. [R72] Airborne Attack 3/5 · US Fun but: This game was fun, but once you pick and get the top gun. It never gets harder. It doesn’t go faster. You don’t get more things to shoot. It becomes boring.
  27. [R85] Airborne Attack 2/5 · US Me: Does this game get harder? I’m at level 130 and haven’t even come close to losing. Boring.
  28. [R94] Airborne Attack 2/5 · US Fun at first: Great graphics and sound but levels very repetitive quickly. Plus the enemies never fight back. They just hover around waiting to get shot down. After a while it’s like meh
  29. [R8] 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
  30. [R47] 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

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