Comparison

SkyKing vs Ship Maneuvering Simulator

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

Head to head
About

SkyKing

Engage in thrilling aerial combat in this remake of a classic arcade game. Pilot a nimble warplane, unleash machine-gun fire and bombs, and dodge enemy attacks. Compete with friends through Game Center achievements and leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Classic arcade plane game mechanics
  • Intuitive aircraft controls
  • Detailed training mode
  • Machine gun and bomb combat
  • Diverse enemy types
  • Modern graphics and sound
  • Game Center achievements and leaderboards
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"Though there's one motor gone We can still carry on, Comin' in on a wing and a prayer." The lyrics of this song inspired us to create a remake of the game called FLY - Sopwith Camel from the '80 of the last century about a cool small airplane. Simple and clear mechanics of the game are able to fascinate you for hours of fun. Fasten your seat belts, put on your helmet, goggles and get ready for a flight. Your trouble-free heavy machine gun and your favorite bombs will surely lead you to success. Your seemingly simple warplane is capable to force to reckon with yourself and become a real bomber, bringing destruction to your enemies from behind the clouds or hitting targets in the midst of the clear sky. You are not holding a simulator - you are holding in your hands some stunning explosions, air chases, incessant shots and fantastic air pirouettes. Game features: * Dynamics of a classic old school plane game Sopwith Camel. This is really cool plane game. * Convenient and elegant controls of your aircraft. * Detailed training will remove all ambiguities. * Shoot a machine gun at the enemy and drop bombs at him, and at the same time dodge both enemy bullets and bombs and sometimes your own. * Various enemies with various levels of aggressiveness and artificial intelligence. As Air Balloons which can be destroyed in different ways, Fokker E.I, Red Baron, etc. * Modern animation, graphics and sound effects. * Support for Game Center - a wide range of various achievements, leaderboard provides the opportunity to compete with your friends. * Everything is completely free. Become a real ace and the best of the best! Conquer skies and red-hot metal - hit your target! You are not afraid of Fokker E.I and Red Baron, Because you are the Sky King!!! This 2D game is made in 3D with Unity and adapted to all phones and tablets resolutions. If you love aircrafts as we do and you have for us any ideas, wishes, suggestions, or just wish to chat, drop us a line: didio@didio.ru Don't forget to check out our resources to stay up-to-date with our latest news: https://www.facebook.com/SkyKingPlane http://www.didio.ru/en

About

Ship Maneuvering Simulator

Pilot large vessels through challenging maritime scenarios. Experience realistic ship physics and handling in various missions, from navigating channels to berthing. Compete globally on leaderboards and unlock new ships as you progress.

Highlights
  • Realistic ship physics (MMG hydrodynamic model)
  • Career mode with ranks and missions
  • 8 unique ships with distinct handling
  • Free play mode with custom settings
  • Weekly and all-time leaderboards
  • Detailed sound effects
Features
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Experience what it really takes to handle a large ship. Ship Maneuvering Simulator is built on the MMG hydrodynamic model, the same kind of model used in professional ship handling research, so every ship drifts, pivots and answers the helm the way the real thing does. Made by a professional maritime pilot who handles large ships every day, and tuned to feel like the real thing, but built to be fun: time runs faster than real life, so you get to the challenge quickly. CAREER MODE • Start as Cadet and earn your stripes, rank by rank, up to Captain and Pilot • Real ship handling missions: buoyed channels, stopping, turning, going astern, anchoring, holding position in wind and current, berthing alongside, entering a lock and leaving the quay with tugs • Earn up to 3 stars per mission and unlock new ships • Weekly and all-time leaderboards for every mission, so you can compete with players worldwide 8 SHIPS, EACH WITH ITS OWN CHARACTER Cargo ship, navy supply ship, loaded and empty bulker, large container ship, cruise ship, frigate and battleship. Each has its own engine, speed and handling, from a slow loaded bulker to a 28-knot frigate. REALISTIC HANDLING • Propeller walk when going astern • Drift in turns and a pivot point that moves with speed • Rudder effect that depends on propeller wash and speed • Bow thruster that loses power as speed builds • Realistic stopping distances and turning circles • Wind and current that set you off your course • Tugs that push and pull for berthing and unberthing FREE PLAY Take any unlocked ship out at sea, on the river or in port. Set the wind and current yourself and practise at your own pace. SOUND AND LOOK An engine sound for each ship (twin engines, frigate gas turbines), bow thruster, tugs, collisions and a busy harbour. Whether you're a seafarer, a maritime student or just love ships, see if you have what it takes to bring her alongside without a scratch.

Screenshots

SkyKing4 screens
Ship Maneuvering Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

SkyKing and Ship Maneuvering Simulator both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Ship Maneuvering Simulator's written reviews are positive against 33% of SkyKing's. Ship Maneuvering Simulator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 15 months). SkyKing's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. SkyKing sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Ship Maneuvering Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for SkyKing against 4.3 for Ship Maneuvering Simulator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ship Maneuvering Simulator has 104 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of SkyKing's written reviews are positive against 86% of Ship Maneuvering Simulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SkyKing ships an update every 15 months, Ship Maneuvering Simulator every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SkyKing versus Ship Maneuvering Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyKingShip Maneuvering Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings)4.3 (104 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews85.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4104 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB390 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMIKHAIL HRYHORYEUWPC

Customer experience

SkyKing

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Ship Maneuvering Simulator

All ratings104 ratings
Positive79.8%
Neutral5.8%
Negative14.4%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative10.9%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SkyKing

One-time2
  • Removes annoying AD.$0.99
  • Premium account$1.99
None

Ship Maneuvering Simulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SkyKing free?
SkyKing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ship Maneuvering Simulator free?
Ship Maneuvering Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SkyKing or Ship Maneuvering Simulator?
Ship Maneuvering Simulator is rated higher. SkyKing averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Ship Maneuvering Simulator averages 4.3 from 104 ratings.
Do SkyKing or Ship Maneuvering Simulator have ads?
Both SkyKing and Ship Maneuvering Simulator show ads.
Which is updated more often, SkyKing or Ship Maneuvering Simulator?
SkyKing ships an update every 15 months, and Ship Maneuvering Simulator every 8 days. Most recently, SkyKing was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ship Maneuvering Simulator on October 30, 2026.

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