Indeed, the bulk of iPhone games seem to be unashamed clones. Should it be any wonder your clone isn't doing well?

If you're going to steal a mechanic (most mechanics aren't entirely original anyhow), take the time to spin it into a new context.

Some more than others!

http://www.rocksolidarcade.com/games/stuntpilot/ http://www.squiddlegames.com/stuntpilot/

That's a fairly brazen ripoff, though changing the plane to a Sopwith Camel is enough to escape any legal troubles. It's just a pity this is what developers resort to when they lack ideas.

Neither of these games is original. I remember playing a game almost identical over 15 years ago.

There's a pretty big difference between being inspired by games in the past (see below), and systematically copying one specific game piece by piece - name included.

I'd like to note that I actually hadn't played any game like Stunt Pilot when I wrote it, although I've since played Pilot Wings. Stunt Pilot was designed to be a playable version of air racing.

Yes there is, I like your game and I think copying that blatant is reprehensible.

Love your games man. Keep up the good work.

Thanks! More coming soon...