# Skyforce Unite! vs Blacksmith Story 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Skyforce Unite! at 90% against Blacksmith Story 2's 25%. Skyforce Unite! also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (305 vs 3). Blacksmith Story 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Skyforce Unite! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Blacksmith Story 2 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Skyforce Unite! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skyforce Unite! has 305 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Skyforce Unite!'s written reviews are positive against 25% of Blacksmith Story 2's.

Skyforce Unite! ships an update every 2 months, Blacksmith Story 2 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skyforce Unite! | Blacksmith Story 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (305 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyforce-unite/id1094592855/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blacksmith-story-2/id1584932477/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **305** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **90.1% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kairosoft Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/381477233) | [MakeBestGame](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031446046) |

## What reviewers say

### Skyforce Unite!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyforce-unite/id1094592855)

Pilot a plane, battle monsters, and explore a vast world. Assemble a team of allies, strategize card-based combat, and develop your pilot's skills. Team up with other players for challenging expeditions in a new world.

**Highlights:** Pilot and fly planes, Battle monsters with elemental alignments, Assemble a team of helpers, Strategic card-based combat, Develop pilot skills and training, Co-op expeditions with other players

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bluesky Medal 24 Piece Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bluesky Medal 70 Piece Set | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Patch | $11.99 | one-time |
| Bluesky Medal 180 Piece Set | $11.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Patch | $22.99 | one-time |
| Bluesky Medal 400 Piece Set | $26.99 | one-time |
| Bluesky Medal 650 Piece Set | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 💎 Unique and interesting game mechanics
- 🎨 Charming pixel art style
- 🎮 Satisfying progression and customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Grind-heavy progression
- 💰 Freemium model with in-app purchases
- 🔍 Unclear or confusing game mechanics
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Inventory management issues
- Inconsistent performance on older devices
- Syncing problems with cloud saves

**Requested features**

- Offline mode support
- More diverse plane and weapon selection
- Clearer tutorials and explanations
- Option to remove ads or pay a one-time fee


### Blacksmith Story 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blacksmith-story-2/id1584932477)

Manage a weapon shop, research and forge weapons, and recruit heroes to defend the kingdom from monsters. Strategize weapon sales to aid heroes in various combat scenarios, from 1v1 duels to large-scale battles.

**Highlights:** Weapon research and forging, Hero recruitment and skill improvement, Strategic weapon sales, Multiple PVP and monster fighting modes, Over 350 weapon recipes, Shop management and idle gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Top valued gift parcel | $4.99 | one-time |
| Suprising Gift | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hero Gift | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special offer B | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special offer A | $9.99 | one-time |
| Festival Gift | $19.99 | one-time |
| Festival Gift | $49.99 | one-time |
| Festival Gift | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skyforce Unite! free?

Skyforce Unite! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Blacksmith Story 2 free?

Blacksmith Story 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Skyforce Unite! or Blacksmith Story 2?

Skyforce Unite! is rated higher. Skyforce Unite! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 305 ratings, while Blacksmith Story 2 averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Skyforce Unite! or Blacksmith Story 2 have ads?

Skyforce Unite! shows ads; Blacksmith Story 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Skyforce Unite! or Blacksmith Story 2?

Skyforce Unite! ships an update every 2 months, and Blacksmith Story 2 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Skyforce Unite! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Blacksmith Story 2 on November 1, 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.*