Comparison

HAAK vs Sky Gauntlet

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Parkour and hookshot mechanics
  • Pixel-art Metroidvania world
  • Hidden rooms and puzzles
  • Challenging boss battles
  • Unique difficulty system
  • Multiple endings
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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?

Screenshots

HAAK4 screens
Sky Gauntlet4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
HAAK versus Sky Gauntlet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHAAKSky Gauntlet
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (100 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings100 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#111 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size481 MB162 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperZhiXiong HuangShawn Puri

Customer experience

HAAK

All ratings101 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative18.8%

Sky Gauntlet

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HAAK

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Sky Gauntlet

One-time7
  • 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

Questions

Is HAAK free?
HAAK costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sky Gauntlet free?
Sky Gauntlet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HAAK or Sky Gauntlet?
Sky Gauntlet is rated higher. HAAK averages 4.5 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while Sky Gauntlet averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do HAAK or Sky Gauntlet have ads?
Sky Gauntlet shows ads; HAAK does not.
Which is updated more often, HAAK or Sky Gauntlet?
HAAK ships an update every 2 months, and Sky Gauntlet every 2 months. Most recently, HAAK was updated on November 8, 2026 and Sky Gauntlet on October 31, 2026.

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