HAAK vs Sky Gauntlet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HAAK
Embark on a parkour-filled adventure in a vibrant pixel-art post-apocalyptic world. Utilize a versatile hookshot to swing, slash, and solve puzzles. With adjustable difficulty, multiple endings, and extensive gameplay, this experience caters to both casual explorers and hardcore players.
- Parkour and hookshot mechanics
- Pixel-art Metroidvania world
- Hidden rooms and puzzles
- Challenging boss battles
- Unique difficulty system
- Multiple endings
- Global leaderboards
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HAAK: Where Dead Cells Meets Spider-Man in a Post-Apocalyptic Playground Ready to become the ultimate wasteland parkour master? HAAK throws you into a vibrant pixel-art world that's one part Mad Max, two parts Metroidvania madness. Your secret weapon? A badass hookshot that'd make even Spider-Man jealous. Swing, slash, and dash your way through a sprawling map filled with hidden rooms, brain-teasing puzzles, and bosses that'll make you question your life choices (in a good way). But don't sweat it, newbies – our unique difficulty system means everyone can feel like a hook-slinging hero. Whether you're a casual explorer or a hardcore speedrunner, HAAK's got your back. With 10+ side quests and 40+ hours of gameplay, you'll have plenty of time to perfect your hook-fu. And hey, your choices actually matter here – multiple endings mean you're not just along for the ride. Think you've got what it takes to conquer the wasteland? Prove it on our global leaderboards and show the world your hook-shot prowess! So grab your hook, channel your inner post-apocalyptic acrobat, and dive into HAAK. Trust us, it's way more fun than surviving an actual apocalypse. Ready to get hooked? Download HAAK now and start your adventure!
Sky Gauntlet
Engage in fast-paced aerial combat with one-touch controls. Dodge enemy fire, parry bullets back at foes, and battle through waves and massive bosses. Customize your bird and compete on leaderboards.
- One-touch flight controls
- Unique parry mechanic
- 20+ waves of combat
- 4+ massive bosses
- Campaign, Survival, and Boss Rush modes
- Bird customization
- Leaderboards and daily challenges
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Take flight in Sky Gauntlet — a fast-paced aerial combat game where every tap matters. Flap to fly. Shoot to kill. Parry to survive. Navigate your bird through neon-lit cityscapes, dodge enemy fire, and battle your way through 20+ waves of increasingly intense combat. When bullets fly your way, don't just dodge — parry them back at your enemies. GAMEPLAY • One-touch flight controls — tap to flap, hold to rise • Unique parry mechanic — time it right to deflect enemy bullets • Progressive difficulty across 4 themed stages BOSSES • 4+ massive bosses with multi-phase attack patterns • Interceptor, Carrier, and Dreadnought class enemies • Each boss requires different strategies to defeat GAME MODES • Campaign — 20+ waves across themed stages with boss encounters • Survival — endless waves, how long can you last? • Boss Rush — back-to-back boss fights with escalating difficulty CUSTOMIZE YOUR BIRD • Multiple birds with unique visual styles • Unlockable skins and cosmetics • Earn trophies for completing challenges in every mode SOUNDTRACK • Dynamic EDM soundtrack that reacts to gameplay • Optional premium music packs: Rock, Metal, Orchestral, Chill, Pop, and Country • Each pack features unique tracks for every stage theme POWERUPS & STRATEGY • Shields, rapid fire, spread shot, homing missiles, and more • Score multipliers for skilled play • Combo system rewards aggressive tactics COMPETE • Leaderboards to prove you're the best • Daily challenges with unique seeds — compete for the top spot • Track your stats and progress across all modes Built for mobile. Smooth 60fps gameplay optimized for touchscreens. Can you survive the gauntlet?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Sky Gauntlet at Free against HAAK's $1.99. Sky Gauntlet also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). HAAK's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Sky Gauntlet is free to download; HAAK costs $1.99 up front. Sky Gauntlet sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. HAAK asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sky Gauntlet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HAAK has 100 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of HAAK's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sky Gauntlet's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HAAK | Sky Gauntlet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (100 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 100 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #111 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 481 MB | 162 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZhiXiong Huang | Shawn Puri |
Customer experience
HAAK
Sky Gauntlet
In-app purchases
HAAK
No in-app purchases
Sky Gauntlet
- 100 eggs$0.99
- 550 eggs$3.99
- 1400 eggs$7.99
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- 3500 eggs$14.99
- 8000 eggs$29.99
- 18,000 eggs$49.99
- 50,000 eggs$99.99









