# Blue Skies — Helicopter shooter

> Multidirectional helicopter shooter with 30 levels, weapon research, and arcade mode. (iPhone/iPad app by Chris Egerter.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-skies/id289256879 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chris Egerter](https://appshunter.io/developer/288257889)
- Category: Games, Entertainment
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.56/5 from 39 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 62 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-03-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-skies/id289256879/reviews.md

## What is Blue Skies?

BLUE SKIES AIR FORCE ACADEMY
The award winning original multidirectional iPhone helicopter shooter! 

NEWS
12 years on the App Store!  Updated for 2020 with iPad support for the first time since it was originally released in 2008!

STORY
You are a new recruit at the elite Blue Skies Air Force Academy.  Master Sergeant Harris is teaching you to fly a helicopter when the evil Hans Kraven interrupts and begins invading your country!  It is your job to prevent Hans and his eccentric henchmen Bruno, Rachel, and the mysterious ninja Takeshi from world domination.

FEATURES
- 30 Levels of addictive search and destroy action
- Pick up bonus health, gas, and cash from downed enemies.
- Use cash to research better weapons in the R&D lab.
- A pulse pounding soundtrack of 10 techno rock songs
- 10 different weapons including missiles, bombs, lasers and fireballs.
- Save at any point, play through story at your own pace.
- Arcade mode for instant action and unlimited levels
- 3 difficulty settings
- Rain and weather effects
- 5 hours of gameplay in story mode
- Random level generator for unlimited fun!
- High production values and top notch sound effects

DEVELOPER NOTES
To pause the game, click the power button on top the device or tap at the top in the middle to open the in game options.

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## Key features

- 30 levels of search and destroy action
- Weapon research and upgrades
- Bonus power-ups (health, gas, cash)
- Story and Arcade modes
- 10 different weapons
- Random level generator
- Rain and weather effects

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-skies/id289256879/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Fun app! Now works with iOS 16.1

*2022-10-31, version 5.0*

I’m glad this game is back but there are two minor issues:
1) the helicopter has a slight tendency to drift to the right.
2) when I try to mirror the screen to my PC this app forces the position to be vertical while the game is in landscape . I don’t understand why. Any other app that supports screen orientation change does it on the iPad and iPhone w/o issue.

I miss this game. Update: App still works with iOS 10 on iPhone 7 but it keeps telling me that it needs to be updated. I'm afraid that if I update to the next version it won't work anymore. Where are you guys? I have a paid version after all. I've had a lot of fun and back and neck aches playing this game, but it's in need of updates. I've played this app to it's last level on the iPad retina, unfortunately you cannot calibrate it because when you tap on the option it crashes. Guys! Please make an iPad version! After all it is more comfortable playing it on a bigger screen.

### 1/5 — Buggy

*2013-10-07, version 4.4*

It crashes when you calibrate the steering. What happened did you abandon the app.

### 3/5 — Control

*2013-01-08, version 4.4*

Supposed to be able to calibrate accelerometer, but still can't play in heads up orientation.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2010-05-14, version 0*

This game is absolutely amazing for free and the controls(tilt) are great!!!

If you want to upgrade your weapons land in the middle of a mission and you can purchase your upgrades. It also restores your health and ammo up to full.

### 5/5 — This is so cool!

*2010-03-18, version 0*

This is one great game! The tilt control is like being in a real helicoptor and the firing controls are right where your thumbs would naturally be. Graphics & sound effects are great. I can't put the game down until my hands cramp up. As with most apps though, it could use a little improvement. It needs to be more challenging. After half way through the levels it becomes same o same o. Each new level there are more bad guys to kill but they aren't any more difficult to kill. I've upgraded all weapons and bought a few extra helicoptors so there's no way I can lose a level. I've only got a couple levels to go so maybe there will be a surprise at the end. Overall, I love this game and it was worth the $3. This game is great therapy if you need a distraction from life's problems.

### 4/5 — Amazing

*2009-10-21, version 0*

Great music and sound effects!!!!

After thinking about it though, I realized that after a while you have to face like a 100 enemies just to beat one level. It takes like an hour to beat ONE level. It's kinda annoying,but overall it's pretty good,if you have time to play it.

### 3/5 — One of the better games for the iPhone

*2009-10-17, version 0*

Until Blue Skies, I thought games using the accelerometers for control pretty much stank (pretty much every driving game), but the control is intuitive here. At least one big bug jumps your player to a different area in the map which is annoying. Overall I think there are some rough edges, but overall Blue Skies is a worthwhile addition to your iPhone catalog.

### 3/5 — What about 3gs owners that purchased oringinal game?

*2009-09-13, version 0*

Is there anyway people that bought the app for full price a few months ago can get the updated 3GS version for free?(even of it's through the old app)  It's kind of ridiculous to pay for the same app twice even if it's half price now.  Why are there two versions when you can just have one version that detects the different models?

### 5/5 — Very well done

*2009-05-31, version 0*

This is a great, polished game that appeals to both casual and hard core shooter fans. First, the controls are extremely simple and intuitive, one of the best uses of the acceleramoter without really making you think about it. The earlier levels are very good for more casual players while the later levels get very hectic and test dexterity but are never impossible. I like the balance in this game after the first half-dozen levels or so. It can feel repetitive over time and it can seem like a level just takes too long like instead of ratcheting up the difficulty the developer just decided to make levels longer to make the player tired. There could be a bit of improvement there going forward. I also think there's room for some specialized missions like protecting friendlies, etc. I also agree with others that there could be another couple of maps to change up scenery. Anwyway, great graphics, sound and especially music and considering how many more highly-touted games in or near the genre I've tried and found greatly disappointing, this one is a winner and the price reflects that. Keep up the good work!

### 5/5 — One of the best

*2009-05-25, version 0*

I have had this game on my iPhone for An extended period of time now, and while I have deleted many apps, this one has always remained on my phone.  This is an aqseome game and one of my favs on Iphone

## Frequently asked questions about Blue Skies

### What is Blue Skies?

Blue Skies is an award-winning multidirectional helicopter shooter game. It features a story mode where you defend your country from an invasion and an arcade mode for endless action. The game offers 30 levels of intense combat with various weapons and power-ups.

### What are the key features of Blue Skies?

Key features include 30 levels of addictive search and destroy action, the ability to research and upgrade 10 different weapons using in-game cash, and collecting bonus health, gas, and cash from downed enemies. It also offers an arcade mode, 3 difficulty settings, and dynamic weather effects.

### How much does Blue Skies cost?

Based on the provided information, Blue Skies is a paid application. There is no mention of free-to-play elements, subscriptions, or in-app purchases, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What devices is Blue Skies compatible with?

The game was originally released for iPhone and has been updated to include iPad support. It is designed for iOS devices, offering compatibility across various Apple tablets and smartphones.

### What is the gameplay like in Blue Skies?

Gameplay involves piloting a helicopter in multidirectional shooting action. You'll engage in missions to destroy enemies, collect resources, and upgrade your arsenal. The game offers both a story-driven campaign and an arcade mode for continuous play with a random level generator.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 5.0 — 2020-03-04

-Added iPad support for the first time

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