Comparison

Burning Sky vs Rex Run

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

Rex Run

Embark on a thrilling prehistoric chase as a T-Rex pursues you through a vibrant jungle. Dodge traps, collect coins, and unleash primal power to overcome obstacles. Test your reflexes and aim for your highest score in this action-packed endless runner.

Highlights
  • Endless jungle running
  • T-Rex pursuit
  • Dodge traps and obstacles
  • Collect coins
  • Unleash Primal Mode
  • Encounter various dinosaurs
Features
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Don't look back. The chase is on! Run for your life in Rex Run, a prehistoric endless runner with a ferocious T-Rex on your tail. Dodge traps, collect coins, and race through a wild jungle filled with prehistoric creatures. Along the way, you'll encounter dinosaurs including Triceratops, Parasaurolophus, Pachycephalosaurus, Stegosaurus, Brachiosaurus, and even Pteranodon soaring overhead. Every run brings new danger to dodge and new obstacles to overcome. UNLEASH YOUR PRIMAL SIDE Build Primal Energy and unleash Primal Mode to smash through obstacles in your path. Turn a desperate escape into a jungle rampage! MAKE EVERY RUN COUNT Keep your reflexes sharp as you dodge danger, survive prehistoric encounters, and chase your next personal best. One more jump. One more narrow escape. How far can you run? The jungle is wild. The dinosaurs are everywhere. The chase is relentless. Run. Privacy Policy - https://rexrunapp.com/privacy Terms of Use - https://rexrunapp.com/terms

Screenshots

Burning Sky4 screens
Rex Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rex Run at 100% against Burning Sky's 69%. Rex Run also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). 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 Rex Run sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Burning Sky ships an update every 2 months, Rex Run every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Burning Sky versus Rex Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBurning SkyRex Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (59 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings59 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 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 MB304 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperLIVEZEN Corp.Octane Software

Customer experience

Burning Sky

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

Rex Run

Written reviews6 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
10 purchases

Rex Run

One-time10
  • 7k coins$0.99
  • 40 gems$0.99
  • 25k coins$2.99
Show 7 more
  • 150 gems$2.99
  • 325 gems$4.99
  • 100k coins$7.99
  • 800 gems$9.99
  • 250,000 coins$14.99
  • 1800 gems$19.99
  • 500k coins$24.99

Questions

Is Burning Sky free?
Burning Sky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rex Run free?
Rex Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Burning Sky or Rex Run have ads?
Both Burning Sky and Rex Run show ads.
Which is updated more often, Burning Sky or Rex Run?
Burning Sky ships an update every 2 months, and Rex Run every 3 days. Most recently, Burning Sky was updated on October 5, 2026 and Rex Run on October 16, 2026.

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