# Rocket Sky! vs Save The Crew

The clearest difference is update cadence: Save The Crew at every 2 weeks against Rocket Sky!'s every 3 months. Save The Crew also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Rocket Sky!'s advantage is ratings volume (108K vs 51). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rocket Sky! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 7 days and Save The Crew sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Save The Crew 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 51, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Rocket Sky! ships an update every 3 months, Save The Crew every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rocket Sky! | Save The Crew |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (108K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-sky/id1444727745/reviews) | **[4.7 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-crew/id1549506478/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **108K** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 267 MB | 312 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) | [vmoga](https://appshunter.io/developer/945300832) |

## 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


### Save The Crew

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-crew/id1549506478)

Merge and grow your space crew to survive harsh environments. Take on challenges to improve your crew's level and gather more resources. Higher-level crews yield greater rewards.

**Highlights:** Merge and grow crews, Survive harsh space environments, Take on challenges, Gather resources, Unlock new crew members

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Vip | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Vip | $9.99 | per month |
| Year Vip | $49.99 | per year |
| Fistful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dozen of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pocket of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Suitcase of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Treasure of Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rocket Sky! free?

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

### Is Save The Crew free?

Save The Crew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Save The Crew is rated higher. Rocket Sky! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 108K ratings, while Save The Crew averages 4.7 from 51 ratings.

### Do Rocket Sky! or Save The Crew have ads?

Both Rocket Sky! and Save The Crew show ads.

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

Rocket Sky! ships an update every 3 months, and Save The Crew every 2 weeks. Most recently, Rocket Sky! was updated on October 18, 2026 and Save The Crew on October 15, 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.*