# Real Time Shields vs Sky On Fire 1940

Real Time Shields and Sky On Fire 1940 both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Sky On Fire 1940's written reviews are positive against 37% of Real Time Shields's. Sky On Fire 1940 also leads on ads (none vs shown). Real Time Shields's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 2.2K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Real Time Shields sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sky On Fire 1940 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Real Time Shields against 4.5 for Sky On Fire 1940. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Real Time Shields has 20K ratings behind it against 2.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Real Time Shields's written reviews are positive against 91% of Sky On Fire 1940's.

Real Time Shields ships an update every 9 days, Sky On Fire 1940 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Real Time Shields | Sky On Fire 1940 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-time-shields/id1488739987/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-on-fire-1940/id1617460156/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | 36.9% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 373 MB | 451 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) | [Vinh-San Bernaud](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617460158) |

## What reviewers say

### Real Time Shields

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-time-shields/id1488739987)

Defend your base by drawing defensive formations in real-time. Your troops will follow your commands as waves of invaders attack from various angles. Upgrade your units and equipment to survive increasingly challenging battles and defeat epic bosses.

**Highlights:** Draw defensive formations, Real-time troop command, Wave-based enemy attacks, Unit and equipment upgrades, Physics-based combat, Epic boss fights

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins (Tier 0) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins (Tier 1) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads (Interstitials) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads (Rewarded) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Early Adopter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins (Tier 2) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coins (Tier 3) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spartan Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins (Tier 4) | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great concept
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
- 💰 Good value for free game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive and boring
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔒 Lack of strategy
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrades and progress not saving
- Ads not working properly
- Performance issues and lag

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Increased difficulty and challenge
- New unit types and formations
- Customization options
- Endless/survival mode


### Sky On Fire 1940

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-on-fire-1940/id1617460156)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bf 110 C-6 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spitfire Mk.I (canons) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Workshop Access | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sky On Fire 1944 | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic flight physics
- 👍 Detailed aircraft models
- 👍 Satisfying damage effects
- 👍 Intuitive controls
- 👍 Educational and immersive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent hit registration
- 🐛 AI pilots crashing frequently
- 🐛 Disappearing UI controls
- 🐛 Buggy landing gear
- 🐛 Planes diving to low altitudes

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Real Time Shields free?

Real Time Shields is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sky On Fire 1940 free?

Sky On Fire 1940 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Real Time Shields or Sky On Fire 1940?

Real Time Shields is rated higher. Real Time Shields averages 4.7 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Sky On Fire 1940 averages 4.5 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Real Time Shields or Sky On Fire 1940 have ads?

Real Time Shields shows ads; Sky On Fire 1940 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Real Time Shields or Sky On Fire 1940?

Real Time Shields ships an update every 9 days, and Sky On Fire 1940 fortnightly. Most recently, Real Time Shields was updated on November 9, 2026 and Sky On Fire 1940 on November 7, 2026.

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