Comparison

Hover Kurt vs Sky On Fire 1940

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

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About

Hover Kurt

Navigate challenging landscapes in a hovercraft, facing perils and enemies. Experience fluid gameplay with diverse levels and exciting mission modes triggered by 3D icons. Test your agility and strategy in this thrilling adventure.

Highlights
  • Hovercraft navigation
  • Challenging landscapes
  • Diverse levels
  • Mission modes
  • 3D interactive icons
  • Agility and strategy testing
Features
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Enter the thrilling world of Hover Kurt, a seamless and immersive hovercraft adventure designed for your iOS tablet and phone. Steering a fully equipped hovercraft, you'll navigate through challenging landscapes, harnessing your skills against various perils and enemies. In Hover Kurt, your gaming experience is fluid and straightforward, free from cluttering menus. The game invites you into an explorative joyride across diverse levels, each offering an encounter with distinctive 3D icons that trigger exciting mission modes. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or a casual player, you'll find delight in interacting with these elements, each unveiling a unique set of challenges and game mechanics. Test your agility and strategy as you face potential hazards on your journey. From the threat of falling off the precipice into an endless abyss to confronting explosive enemies, every turn holds a new surprise. Each mission ends either with the thrill of victory or the risk of demise and failure, adding a compelling twist of unpredictability. Hover Kurt's gaming experience doesn't end here! We are continuously working on enhancing your adventure with more levels and game modes, promising an ever-evolving gaming journey that will keep you engaged and entertained. We welcome you aboard Hover Kurt, where your skills are tested, strategies challenged, and every ride is a thrilling voyage. Download now and embrace the exhilarating world of hovercraft gaming.

About

Sky On Fire 1940

Experience World War II aerial combat in this realistic flight simulator. Engage in dogfights across iconic battles, fly legendary aircraft, and even manage your crew. Create custom scenarios and capture stunning aerial photos.

Highlights
  • WW2 flight simulation
  • Playable nations: Germany, France, England, Italy
  • Fly legendary aircraft
  • Multicrew control
  • Mission editor
  • Photo mode
  • Realistic physics
Features
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Sky On Fire : 1940 is an indie WW2 flight sim ! The game takes place in the early years of the war , from the battle for France to the battle of Britain. 4 nations will be playable : Germany, France, England, and Italy. You can fly different aircraft , including legends such as the Spitfire, Hurricane, B.P. Defiant, Bf 109, Bf 110 Ju 87 , Ju 88 or He 111. Multicrew makes it possible to control each individual crewmember in your aircraft, you can even let the AI pilot and light up ennemies on your 6 with a rear gun ! Use the mission editor to create your own scenarios, and with a free camera and photo mode, you will be able to save your best pics. Engage in dogfights with a challenging AI, thanks to the mission editor, you can decide to fight either in a 1v1 or in a huge battle with dozens of airplanes. I am the only person working on it. You can check the discord server to be aware of new update and chat a bit with me and a lot of experienced players. Don't be fooled by the low-poly style , the game uses realistic physics , airfoil based and as close as possible to the reality ! It can be considered as the most realist WW2 flight sim available on mobile.

Screenshots

Hover Kurt3 screens
Sky On Fire 19404 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sky On Fire 1940 at 4.5 against Hover Kurt's 3.0. Sky On Fire 1940 also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 2) and review sentiment (91% vs 75%). Hover Kurt's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Sky On Fire 1940 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Hover Kurt asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sky On Fire 1940 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sky On Fire 1940 has 2.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Hover Kurt's written reviews are positive against 91% of Sky On Fire 1940's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hover Kurt versus Sky On Fire 1940: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHover KurtSky On Fire 1940
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.5 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews90.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22.1K — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB451 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperKurt DekkerVinh-San Bernaud

Customer experience

Hover Kurt

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Sky On Fire 1940

All ratings2,131 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews626 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative5.8%

Bugs and requests

Hover Kurt

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Sky On Fire 1940

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Planes clipping through each other
  • Crashes and freezes during gameplay
  • Issues with restoring in-app purchases
  • Glitches with camera controls

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add British/American/Soviet aircraft
  • Implement multi-player mode
  • Expand map size and locations
  • Add more ground targets (ships, tanks, factories)
  • Improve AI behavior and tactics
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  • Implement joystick/controller support
  • Add tutorial/instructions for new players
  • Allow saving and editing custom missions
  • Introduce bombers like B-17, Lancaster
  • Add ability to control AA guns and other ground units

In-app purchases

None

Hover Kurt

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Sky On Fire 1940

One-time4
  • Bf 110 C-6$2.99
  • Spitfire Mk.I (canons)$2.99
  • Workshop Access$4.99
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  • Sky On Fire 1944$8.99

Questions

Is Hover Kurt free?
Hover Kurt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sky On Fire 1940 free?
Sky On Fire 1940 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hover Kurt or Sky On Fire 1940?
Sky On Fire 1940 is rated higher. Hover Kurt averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Sky On Fire 1940 averages 4.5 from 2.1K ratings.
Do Hover Kurt or Sky On Fire 1940 have ads?
Neither Hover Kurt nor Sky On Fire 1940 shows ads.

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