Comparison

Burning Sky vs Space Python

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

Head to head
About

Burning Sky

Experience a classic arcade-style vertically scrolling shooter with modern 3D graphics. Engage in thrilling aerial dogfights, blast through enemy ships, and face powerful bosses. Upgrade your fighters and drones to become the ultimate ace pilot.

Highlights
  • Classic arcade shooter gameplay
  • Modern 3D graphics
  • Countless combat stages
  • Powerful boss battles
  • Various upgradable fighters and drones
  • One-finger controls
  • Global leaderboards and achievements
Features
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The classic has returned! "Burning Sky: Aircraft Combat 3D" is a simple, yet entertaining 90's arcade-style shooter. It's a retro vertically scrolling shooter game, brought back in modern dogfight style, better and greater! Enjoy the excitement "Burning Sky" presents to you, the thrill that only a combat shooter game can give! Are you ready to become the ultimate Ace Pilot? Blast your way through enemy ships! Dominate the aerial dogfight! • Countless fun and exciting combat stages Evade enemy attacks, and fight against POWERFUL BOSSES! • Various fighters and drones Acquire new skills by upgrade & evolution. • Vertically scrolling shooter with amazing 3D graphics Enjoy the retro "Shoot 'em up" game and reminisce the 1942, 1945 & Raiden style. • Fast and easy game maneuver Play anywhere and any time you want with just a finger! • The ultimate aerial dogfight Rank top of the leaderboard, and accomplish the achievements. Compete with your fellow pilots around the world! ◈ Play now! The ultimate 3D flight shooter, "Burning Sky: Aircraft Combat 3D" ※ Be sure to save the game data before deleting the game or switching devices. ※ This game does not collect or use user's personal information. —————————— Facebook https://www.facebook.com/shmupholic E-mail : shmup.holic@gmail.com Terms of service https://goo.gl/8PY417

About

Space Python

Experience a thrilling blend of classic Snake and Asteroids gameplay in an evolving universe. This action-survival game challenges your strategy, speed, and precision as you navigate a cosmic adventure.

Highlights
  • Classic Snake and Asteroids gameplay blend
  • Evolving universe
  • Strategy, speed, and precision focus
  • Action-survival adventure
  • Cosmic setting
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Embark on an exhilarating adventure with "Space Python," a mobile game that seamlessly blends the classic gameplay of Snake and Asteroids, delivering an unforgettable gaming experience. At its core, Space Python invites players into an evolving universe where strategy, speed, and precision converge to create a challenging adventure. Credits Art "Tower Defence Basic Towers" by Nido licensed CC0 credit for tower defense images https://opengameart.org/content/tower-defence-basic-towers Music: maxstack "Through Space" https://opengameart.org/content/through-space SubspaceAudio Sound Effects https://subspaceaudio.itch.io/6000-retro-sound-effects

Screenshots

Burning Sky4 screens
Space Python4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Space Python at 100% against Burning Sky's 69%. Space Python also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Burning Sky's advantage is ratings volume (59 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Burning Sky sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Space Python sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Space Python holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Burning Sky has 59 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Burning Sky's written reviews are positive against 100% of Space Python's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Burning Sky ships an update every 2 months, Space Python every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Burning Sky versus Space Python: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBurning SkySpace Python
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (59 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings59 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB27 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperLIVEZEN Corp.Joseph Goolic

Customer experience

Burning Sky

All ratings59 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative15.4%

Space Python

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Burning Sky

One-time21
  • 50 Gems$0.99
  • Special Pack$2.99
  • Growth Stone Pack1$2.99
Show 18 more
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Special Pack$4.99
  • Custom Supplies Pack1$4.99
  • Limited time offer$4.99
  • New Year Pack$4.99
  • Gem Handful$4.99
  • Beginner's Pack$9.99
  • Premium Membership 30 days$9.99
  • Custom Supplies Pack2$9.99
  • Growth Stone Pack2$9.99
  • Gem Pouch$9.99
  • Argos$9.99
  • Volcanus$14.99
  • Apollo$14.99
  • Hero's Pack$19.99
  • Gem Box$24.99
  • Gem Bundle$49.99
  • 6,500 Gems$99.99
7 purchases

Space Python

One-time7
  • Gold Sack$0.99
  • Glass Sack$0.99
  • Steel Sack$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Sack of Gems$0.99
  • Sack of Resources$1.99
  • Resource Chest$3.99
  • Resource Vault$4.99

Questions

Is Burning Sky free?
Burning Sky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Space Python free?
Space Python is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Burning Sky or Space Python?
Space Python is rated higher. Burning Sky averages 4.7 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Space Python averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Burning Sky or Space Python have ads?
Both Burning Sky and Space Python show ads.
Which is updated more often, Burning Sky or Space Python?
Burning Sky ships an update every 2 months, and Space Python every 5 days. Most recently, Burning Sky was updated on September 17, 2026 and Space Python on June 1, 2026.

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