# Buddy Toss vs Rocket Sky!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Buddy Toss at 53% against Rocket Sky!'s 17%. Buddy Toss also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Rocket Sky!'s advantage is ratings volume (108K vs 11K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buddy Toss sells 2 one-off in-app purchases 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.

Buddy Toss holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rocket Sky! has 108K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Buddy Toss's written reviews are positive against 17% of Rocket Sky!'s.

Buddy Toss ships an update every 2 months, Rocket Sky! every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buddy Toss | Rocket Sky! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-toss/id1411839733/reviews)** | [4.5 (108K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-sky/id1444727745/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11K | **108K** |
| Positive reviews | **52.8% 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 | 156 MB | 267 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BIGDOG GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514755977) | [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) |

## What reviewers say

### Buddy Toss

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-toss/id1411839733)

Tap to launch a character into the air and tap again before they hit the ground. Continue tossing them higher and higher to reach the galaxy. This endlessly fun game is designed to make you laugh.

**Highlights:** Tap to toss character, Tap again to re-toss, Endless game mode, Funny design, Global Leaderboards, Tablet support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NO ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vip Gift Box | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Satisfying tossing mechanic
- 💡 Variety of characters and upgrades

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty increasing without side meter
- 🔍 Delayed reaction when tapping
- 🔍 Ads too frequent and intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing or kicking users out
- Inability to play due to immediate crashes
- Glitches when reaching high altitudes

**Requested features**

- Bring back the side meter
- Increase height limit
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option


### 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 Buddy Toss free?

Buddy Toss 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, Buddy Toss or Rocket Sky!?

Buddy Toss is rated higher. Buddy Toss averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Rocket Sky! averages 4.5 from 108K ratings.

### Do Buddy Toss or Rocket Sky! have ads?

Both Buddy Toss and Rocket Sky! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buddy Toss or Rocket Sky!?

Buddy Toss ships an update every 2 months, and Rocket Sky! every 3 months. Most recently, Buddy Toss was updated on September 27, 2026 and Rocket Sky! on September 28, 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.*