# Rocket Sky! vs The Stones

Rocket Sky! and The Stones both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of The Stones's written reviews are positive against 17% of Rocket Sky!'s. The Stones also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). Rocket Sky!'s advantage is ratings volume (109K vs 20). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rocket Sky! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 7 days. The Stones asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Rocket Sky! against 4.6 for The Stones. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rocket Sky! has 109K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of Rocket Sky!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of The Stones's.

Rocket Sky! ships an update every 3 months, The Stones daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rocket Sky! | The Stones |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (109K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-sky/id1444727745/reviews) | **[4.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-stones/id1462360486/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **109K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 267 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) | [Stephen Shenouda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1407985023) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### The Stones

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-stones/id1462360486)

Collect mighty stones in this waiting game. A simple yet engaging experience awaits those who are patient.

**Highlights:** Stone collection, Idle gameplay, Simple mechanics, Engaging waiting experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rocket Sky! free?

Rocket Sky! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Stones free?

The Stones is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Rocket Sky! or The Stones?

The Stones is rated higher. Rocket Sky! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 109K ratings, while The Stones averages 4.6 from 20 ratings.

### Do Rocket Sky! or The Stones have ads?

Rocket Sky! shows ads; The Stones does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rocket Sky! or The Stones?

Rocket Sky! ships an update every 3 months, and The Stones daily. Most recently, Rocket Sky! was updated on October 31, 2026 and The Stones on October 10, 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.*