# Hyper Raid vs Sky Defense

The clearest difference is rating: Sky Defense at 4.6 against Hyper Raid's 3.0. Sky Defense also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 1). Hyper Raid's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 32). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sky Defense sells 32 one-off in-app purchases. Hyper Raid asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sky Defense holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sky Defense has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hyper Raid | Sky Defense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyper-raid/id1549671374/reviews) | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-defense-war-duty/id6469495100/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 313 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Izyplay Game Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/684944422) | [Horus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296722699) |

## What reviewers say

### Hyper Raid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyper-raid/id1549671374)

Engage in fast-paced shooting action, blasting enemies and dodging obstacles. Collect coins as you progress through challenging levels featuring epic boss battles. This game offers a nostalgic experience with its classic 80s arcade style.

**Highlights:** Shoot and explode enemies, Avoid obstacles, Collect coins, Epic boss battles, Lots of enemies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sky Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-defense-war-duty/id6469495100)

Defend your airspace in an intense arcade shooter against an alien invasion. Engage in fast-paced, vertical ground-to-air combat with realistic visuals and a thrilling story. Perfect for quick bursts of action.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced arcade shooting, Unique vertical gameplay, Thrilling story mode, Realistic visuals and sound, Pick-up-and-play accessibility

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

**In-app purchases (32)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads End Game | $1.99 | one-time |
| Twin M2 Browning Sale 50% | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pocket of Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| 9K111 Fagot Sale 30% | $2.99 | one-time |
| Twin M2 Browning Sale 30% | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pocket of Gold First Purchase | $2.99 | one-time |
| Extra Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Twin Type 92 Sale 50% | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unique Handful of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Twin M2 Browning | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gold First Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |
| Twin Type 92 Sale 30% | $6.99 | one-time |
| Extra Starter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Twin Type 92 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Twin M.A 306 Sale 50% | $9.99 | one-time |
| PILE OF CASH | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package 7 Days | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gold First Purchase | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack Sale 20% | $18.99 | one-time |
| BAG OF CASH | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gold Bonus 800 Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Twin MG42 BBQ | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gold First Purchase | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $23.99 | one-time |
| Twin Sentry Chaingun | $24.99 | one-time |
| Case of Gold | $29.99 | one-time |
| CASE OF CASH | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Realistic
- 👍 No ads option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sound issues
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔋 Ad-heavy gameplay
- 🔒 Political ads

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to summon airstrike
- Game only supported to level 180

**Requested features**

- New updates and levels
- Translator for chat


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hyper Raid free?

Hyper Raid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sky Defense free?

Sky Defense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hyper Raid or Sky Defense?

Sky Defense is rated higher. Hyper Raid averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sky Defense averages 4.6 from 11K ratings.

### Do Hyper Raid or Sky Defense have ads?

Both Hyper Raid and Sky Defense show ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*