# Space Frontier vs Rocket Sky!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Space Frontier at 47% against Rocket Sky!'s 17%. Space Frontier also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Rocket Sky!'s advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (108K vs 14K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Frontier sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rocket Sky! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rocket Sky! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rocket Sky! has 108K ratings behind it against 14K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Space Frontier's written reviews are positive against 17% of Rocket Sky!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Space Frontier ships an update every 2 months, Rocket Sky! every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Frontier | Rocket Sky! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-frontier/id1252963998/reviews) | **[4.5 (108K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-sky/id1444727745/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14K | **108K** |
| Positive reviews | **46.6% of reviews** | 17.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 231 MB | 267 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Frontier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-frontier/id1252963998)

Launch rockets to orbit and beyond to colonize Mars in this addictive physics game. Earn in-game currency to upgrade your rockets and compete for high scores. Easy to learn, but challenging to master, offering endless replayability.

**Highlights:** One-button gameplay, Fun, fast physics, Easy to learn, hard to master, Colonize Mars, Earn in-game currency, Buy new rocket parts, Multiple rocket styles

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good for getting into rocket science
- 👍 Fun and interesting game
- 🚀 Excellent game
- 🚀 Great game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game just slows down
- 🐛 Crashes
- 🤖 Ad takeover
- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🐛 Doesn't save

**Reported bugs**

- Ads pop up during launch causing rocket to explode
- Ads don't load properly
- Game freezes and lags
- Mute button doesn't work
- Coins from ads not working correctly

**Requested features**

- Add more planets
- Add more content
- Add more customization
- Add more levels
- Add more upgrades


### Rocket Sky!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-sky/id1444727745)

Tap and hold to launch your rocket, managing heat to avoid overheating. Upgrade your rocket to reach new heights, break records, and explore diverse planets. Unlock new rockets and enjoy a colorful 2D space adventure.

**Highlights:** Tap and hold to launch, Manage rocket heat, Rocket upgrades, Explore new planets, Unlock rockets, Colorful 2D design

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP MEMBERSHIP | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| MONTHLY VIP MEMBERSHIP | $14.49 | per month |
| Special Event | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explorer's Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Explorer's Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🚀 Satisfying rocket upgrades and progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🔒 Requires internet connection to play
- 🐛 Inconsistent gameplay and glitches
- 💰 Monetization model feels exploitative

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing after watching ads
- Inconsistent rocket performance and height
- Upgrade options not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- More planets and rocket variety
- Reduced advertisement frequency
- Ability to permanently remove ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Frontier free?

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

### Is Rocket Sky! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Space Frontier or Rocket Sky!?

Rocket Sky! is rated higher. Space Frontier averages 4.3 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Rocket Sky! averages 4.5 from 108K ratings.

### Do Space Frontier or Rocket Sky! have ads?

Both Space Frontier and Rocket Sky! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Frontier or Rocket Sky!?

Space Frontier ships an update every 2 months, and Rocket Sky! every 3 months. Most recently, Space Frontier was updated on September 30, 2026 and Rocket Sky! on September 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.*