Comparison

Burning Sky vs Reflex Runner

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

Reflex Runner

Features
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Reflex Runner — a fast-paced action game that tests your reflexes and focus! EASY ONE-TAP CONTROLS Just swipe left or right. Enemies are shot automatically, you just switch lanes. 15 ACTION-PACKED STAGES Start at Blue Planet and progress through 15 unique-themed stages. Each stage ends with a powerful BOSS battle! 6 UNIQUE CHARACTERS From Rookie to Titan, each character has unique styles and powers. Collect gold and unlock them all. SURPRISE GATES Green gates give bonuses, red gates bring danger! Purple surprise gates are total mystery — you never know what reward awaits. Take the risk, earn the reward! POWER-UPS - Grow your soldier squad - Increase damage - Critical hit chance - Collect shields - Double fire rate GAME MODES - Classic: 15 stages - Endless mode: challenge yourself - Boss Rush: face only the bosses SIMPLE AND FUN Earn rewards through ads at your own pace. No internet required — play anywhere! Show your reflexes and reach for the best score!

Screenshots

Burning Sky4 screens
Reflex Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reflex Runner at none against Burning Sky's 21. Reflex Runner also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Reflex Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Burning Sky ships an update every 2 months, Reflex Runner every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Burning Sky versus Reflex Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBurning SkyReflex Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (61 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings61 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB22 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperLIVEZEN Corp.BURAK EROL

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Burning Sky

One-time21
  • 50 Gems$0.99
  • Special Pack$2.99
  • Growth Stone Pack1$2.99
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  • 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
None

Reflex Runner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Burning Sky free?
Burning Sky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reflex Runner free?
Reflex Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Burning Sky or Reflex Runner have ads?
Both Burning Sky and Reflex Runner show ads.
Which is updated more often, Burning Sky or Reflex Runner?
Burning Sky ships an update every 2 months, and Reflex Runner every 2 days. Most recently, Burning Sky was updated on October 22, 2026 and Reflex Runner on October 20, 2026.

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