Comparison

FINAL FANTASY VII vs Skystack

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FINAL FANTASY VII

Experience a classic role-playing game on your mobile device. Explore a dramatic story, customize characters with a unique material system, and enjoy 3D battle stages. This port offers enhanced controls and convenience features for iOS.

Highlights
  • 3D backgrounds and CG movie scenes
  • Material system for character customization
  • Virtual controller with adjustable opacity
  • Option to turn off enemy encounters
  • Max Stats command for instant power-up
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------------------------------------------------------ - As this application is very large, it will take some time to download. - This application takes up around 2GB of memory. Over 4GB of free space is required to download it, so make sure that ample spare memory is available before attempting to do so. ------------------------------------------------------ Recommended hardware: iPhone 7 or later, 5th generation iPad or later, iPad mini 4 or later Supported OS: iOS 15.0 or later *Please be aware that users may experience problems, such as exceptionally slow running speeds, if running this application on devices other than those outlined in the recommended hardware section. Such devices are not suited to playing this game and there is a chance of unforeseen errors occurring if running it on them. Outline The smash hit RPG: Final Fantasy VII, which has sold over 11,000,000 units* worldwide, finally arrives on iOS! *Total includes both packaged sales and downloads. The first Final Fantasy to feature 3D backgrounds and CG movie scenes, this dramatic tale continues to be loved by numerous fans around the world. Battle stages also appear in full 3D for the first time, bringing an even greater sense of awe and spectacle to combat! Customize your characters in any way you like using the fantastic “material” system that allows endless combinations of spells and abilities. This product is a port based on Final Fantasy VII for PC (No changes or additions have been made to the story). Story With its unshakeable monopoly over Mako energy production, the evil Shinra Electric Power Company holds tight to the reigns of world power. One day, a Mako reactor serving the sprawling metropolis of Midgar is attacked and destroyed in a bombing raid by a revolutionary group calling themselves Avalanche. Cloud Strife, a former member of Shinra’s elite “Soldier” unit takes part in the raid as a mercenary hired by Avalanche and sets events in motion that will draw him and his friends into an epic struggle for the fate of the planet itself… Special features for the iOS edition - Play using a simple and comfortable virtual controller designed not to obscure the action, choosing between virtual analogue or fixed 4-way digital control pad options. The opacity of on-screen controls can also be adjusted from the Config Menu. - Two new features to make play easier and more convenient! The iOS edition also includes an option to turn enemy encounters off on the world and area maps (will not skip event battles) and a Max Stats command to become all-powerful in the blink of an eye. Major game controls Movement: Virtual joypad (Select between analogue and digital modes) Menu navigation: Fixed digital buttons Confirm: A button Cancel: B button Open menu: Y button

About

Skystack

Features
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Skystack is a one-tap tower stacker that's easy to start and hard to put down. A block slides back and forth. Tap to drop it. Line it up perfectly and your tower grows, the music climbs the scale, and your combo soars. Miss, and the block gets sliced thinner. The higher you go, the faster it gets — until it all comes tumbling down and the camera pulls back on the tower you built. A round lasts about 30 seconds. You'll play a lot of rounds. • One-handed, one-tap controls — pick up and play • Perfect-drop combos with rising musical feedback, particles and haptics • Six unlockable color themes, plus season-exclusive looks • A new battle pass every month — 20 tiers of rewards • Lifetime mission tracks, daily and weekly challenges • Daily streaks that keep the coins coming • Apple Game Center leaderboards — weekly global ranks and friends Fair by design. Purchases are cosmetic or convenience only — no pay-to-win, no loot boxes. The pass sells looks, not power. How high can you rise?

Screenshots

FINAL FANTASY VII4 screens
Skystack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Skystack at Free against FINAL FANTASY VII's $15.99. FINAL FANTASY VII's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Skystack is free to download; FINAL FANTASY VII costs $15.99 up front. Skystack sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. FINAL FANTASY VII asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FINAL FANTASY VII ships an update every 6 weeks, Skystack every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
FINAL FANTASY VII versus Skystack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFINAL FANTASY VIISkystack
Price$15.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#34 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.1 GB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.Alexander Lubcke

Bugs and requests

FINAL FANTASY VII

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Game constantly auto selects during battle
  • A button glitch
  • Unplayable because of a button bug
  • Constantly thinks I'm pressing A during combat
  • Pause bug during battle still not fixed
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  • Game kicks me out
  • Controls are not that well done
  • Game stuck on a scene that requires walking

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add quick save feature
  • Optimize for iPhone X and newer screens
  • Add controller support
  • Add 2x/3x speed option

Skystack

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FINAL FANTASY VII

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Skystack

One-time3
  • Tier Skip +1$0.99
  • Tier Skip +5$3.99
  • Premium Season Pass$4.99

Questions

Is FINAL FANTASY VII free?
FINAL FANTASY VII costs $15.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Skystack free?
Skystack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FINAL FANTASY VII or Skystack have ads?
Skystack shows ads; FINAL FANTASY VII does not.
Which is updated more often, FINAL FANTASY VII or Skystack?
FINAL FANTASY VII ships an update every 6 weeks, and Skystack every 2 months. Most recently, FINAL FANTASY VII was updated on October 24, 2026 and Skystack on October 6, 2026.

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