# Dead Orbit vs Acecraft

The clearest difference is rating: Acecraft at 4.8 against Dead Orbit's 4.2. Acecraft also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (32K vs 6). Dead Orbit's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dead Orbit sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Acecraft sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Acecraft holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Acecraft has 32K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Dead Orbit's written reviews are positive against 91% of Acecraft's.

Dead Orbit ships an update every 13 months, Acecraft every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dead Orbit | Acecraft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-orbit/id1060017115/reviews) | **[4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acecraft-sky-hero/id6746043251/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **32K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#148** |
| Size | 253 MB | 300 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Inlogic Software s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090835521) | [Skystone Games Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811064883) |

## What reviewers say

### Dead Orbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-orbit/id1060017115)

Pilot a spaceship through deep space, battling an evil empire in this classic arcade shooter. Upgrade your weapons and defenses to survive intense barrages of enemy fire and meteorites. Experience stunning visuals and an electronic soundtrack as you fight to restore peace to the galaxy.

**Highlights:** Intensive arcade shoot 'em up gameplay, Vast variety of levels, Extreme boss battles, Upgrade shields, guns, missiles, lasers, and magnets, Stunning game visuals and skins, Accessible to casual and hardcore gamers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skin Draco | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin Fire | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin Red | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin Alien Skull | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin Ram Skull | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin Human Skull | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin Toxic Fire | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin Violet | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin White | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin Yellow | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin Orange | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $3.99 | one-time |


### Acecraft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acecraft-sky-hero/id6746043251)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a cooperative aerial combat adventure, piloting aircraft through mystical islands. Absorb enemy projectiles to power up your weapons and master diverse skills. Explore over 100 stages and challenge bosses in a retro cartoon art style.

**Highlights:** 2-Player Survival Challenge mode, Diverse random roguelike skills, Absorb pink projectiles to power up, Retro cartoon art style, Over 100 unique stages, Classic co-op mode with communication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Popular Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Popular Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Popular Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Popular Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pass 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund 1 | $7.49 | one-time |
| Popular Pack 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Navigator Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Popular Pack 7 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Looks like a great game
- 👍 Interesting art style similar to Cuphead

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant connection issues and loading problems
- 🐛 Game not loading past 40%
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs on launch

**Reported bugs**

- Connection lost errors
- Game not loading past 40%
- Glitches and crashes on launch

**Requested features**

- More difficulty options
- Fix connection and loading issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dead Orbit free?

Dead Orbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Acecraft free?

Acecraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dead Orbit or Acecraft?

Acecraft is rated higher. Dead Orbit averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Acecraft averages 4.8 from 32K ratings.

### Do Dead Orbit or Acecraft have ads?

Acecraft shows ads; Dead Orbit does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dead Orbit or Acecraft?

Dead Orbit ships an update every 13 months, and Acecraft every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dead Orbit was updated on October 24, 2026 and Acecraft on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*