# Tap Guns vs Rocket Sky!

Tap Guns and Rocket Sky! both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Tap Guns's written reviews are positive against 17% of Rocket Sky!'s. Tap Guns also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Rocket Sky!'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (109K vs 87). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tap Guns sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Tap Guns against 4.5 for Rocket Sky!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rocket Sky! has 109K ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Tap Guns's written reviews are positive against 17% of Rocket Sky!'s.

Tap Guns ships an update every 13 months, Rocket Sky! every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap Guns | Rocket Sky! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-guns/id1281952587/reviews) | **[4.5 (109K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-sky/id1444727745/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 87 | **109K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.2% of reviews** | 17.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 180 MB | 267 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Happymagenta UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105393733) | [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap Guns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-guns/id1281952587)

Utilize gun recoil to propel firearms upwards and achieve maximum height. Explore diverse weapons with unique physics, hone your skills, and aim for the highest score. Unlock new guns and remove ads with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics-based gun behavior, 16 types of guns, Hundreds of challenging levels, Unlock gold guns, Ad-free experience with subscription

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Membership | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Diamond Membership | $7.99 | per month |
| Diamond Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| Fistful of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove pop-up ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $6.99 | one-time |


### 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 Tap Guns free?

Tap Guns 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, Tap Guns or Rocket Sky!?

Rocket Sky! is rated higher. Tap Guns averages 4.4 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Rocket Sky! averages 4.5 from 109K ratings.

### Do Tap Guns or Rocket Sky! have ads?

Both Tap Guns and Rocket Sky! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tap Guns or Rocket Sky!?

Tap Guns ships an update every 13 months, and Rocket Sky! every 3 months. Most recently, Tap Guns was updated on October 24, 2026 and Rocket Sky! on October 26, 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.*