# Sky Wings vs ROCKET RIPPER

The clearest difference is ads: ROCKET RIPPER at none against Sky Wings's shown. ROCKET RIPPER also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Sky Wings's advantage is ratings volume (317 vs 5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sky Wings sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and ROCKET RIPPER sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ROCKET RIPPER holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sky Wings has 317 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sky Wings ships an update every 2 months, ROCKET RIPPER fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sky Wings | ROCKET RIPPER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (317 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-wings-pixel-fighter-3d/id1146694349/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-ripper/id6475631979/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **317** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 390 MB | 377 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [LIVEZEN Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/387581068) | [Jonathan Pair](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497427662) |

## What reviewers say

### Sky Wings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-wings-pixel-fighter-3d/id1146694349)

Experience a retro-style arcade shooter with modern 3D pixel graphics. Pilot unique fighters, defeat powerful bosses, and conquer challenging levels. Compete globally in an infinite mode for ultimate bragging rights.

**Highlights:** Retro and stylish 3D pixel graphics, Easy to play, vertically scrolling shooter, Dozens of original fighters and drones, Defeat unique and powerful bosses, Multiple difficulty modes, Infinite Mode for global competition

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 40,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra Life | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pouch | $4.99 | one-time |
| Phoenix | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Firefly | $9.99 | one-time |
| Venus Flytrap | $9.99 | one-time |
| Marguerite | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Basket | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful retro pixel art graphics
- 🎮 Smooth and responsive gameplay mechanics
- 🎵 High-quality soundtrack and sound effects
- ⬆️ Well-balanced difficulty progression
- 💰 Generous free-to-play model without excessive grinding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 💸 Expensive premium aircraft and purchases
- 🔄 Limited long-term content and replayability
- 💪 Steep power scaling making progression tedious
- 🎯 Unclear damage indicators for new ships

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during infinite mode
- Save data disappears after updates
- Ad close button unresponsive
- IAP purchases not being applied
- Screen display issues on iPhone X and newer

**Requested features**

- Skip ads premium package option
- Multiplayer/co-op online mode
- Additional stages and levels
- Boss rush mode
- Equipment/loot drop system


### ROCKET RIPPER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-ripper/id6475631979)

Pilot a drone rocket ship on an action-packed space adventure. Blast through asteroids, engage in dogfights, and upgrade your ship with special abilities. Can you become the ultimate space hero in this thrilling cosmic battle?

**Highlights:** Drone rocket ship piloting, Asteroid dodging, Dogfights with enemy ships, Ship upgrades, Unlockable special abilities, "How To Play" tutorial

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Cloaking Defensive Rocket | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sky Wings free?

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

### Is ROCKET RIPPER free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sky Wings or ROCKET RIPPER?

ROCKET RIPPER is rated higher. Sky Wings averages 4.8 out of 5 from 317 ratings, while ROCKET RIPPER averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Sky Wings or ROCKET RIPPER have ads?

Sky Wings shows ads; ROCKET RIPPER does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sky Wings or ROCKET RIPPER?

Sky Wings ships an update every 2 months, and ROCKET RIPPER fortnightly. Most recently, Sky Wings was updated on November 2, 2026 and ROCKET RIPPER 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.*