# Fighter Pilot vs Sky On Fire 1940

Fighter Pilot and Sky On Fire 1940 both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Sky On Fire 1940's written reviews are positive against 48% of Fighter Pilot's. Sky On Fire 1940 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fighter Pilot sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Sky On Fire 1940 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Fighter Pilot against 4.5 for Sky On Fire 1940. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3K and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Fighter Pilot's written reviews are positive against 91% of Sky On Fire 1940's.

Fighter Pilot ships an update every 2 months, Sky On Fire 1940 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fighter Pilot | Sky On Fire 1940 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighter-pilot-heavyfire/id1555426750/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-on-fire-1940/id1617460156/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 786 MB | 451 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Threye](https://appshunter.io/developer/903373264) | [Vinh-San Bernaud](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617460158) |

## What reviewers say

### Fighter Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighter-pilot-heavyfire/id1555426750)

Engage in fast-paced arcade aerial combat as a fighter pilot. Command iconic modern jet aircraft, unleash heavy firepower, and dominate the skies. Progress through levels, upgrade your planes, and customize them with real-world inspired weaponry.

**Highlights:** Iconic modern jet aircraft, Progressive hangar system, Aircraft performance upgrades, Real-world inspired weaponry, Immersive visuals and environments, Progressive difficulty levels

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Gold Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 750 Gold Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium User Discounted Price | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium User Without Discount | $11.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Gold Coins | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good graphics
- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Free epic crates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and loading issues
- 🐛 Lost progress and unlocked planes
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Unavoidable missiles

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing on launch
- Losing progress and unlocked content
- Bugs in specific levels (Chapter 5, Level 6)
- Planes becoming locked after unlocking

**Requested features**

- More aircraft variety (fighter jets, helicopters)
- Advanced maneuverability (loops, barrel rolls)
- Multiplayer mode
- More levels and chapters
- Improved physics and realism


### Sky On Fire 1940

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-on-fire-1940/id1617460156)

Experience World War II aerial combat in this realistic flight simulator. Engage in dogfights across iconic battles, fly legendary aircraft, and even manage your crew. Create custom scenarios and capture stunning aerial photos.

**Highlights:** WW2 flight simulation, Playable nations: Germany, France, England, Italy, Fly legendary aircraft, Multicrew control, Mission editor, Photo mode, Realistic physics

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bf 110 C-6 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spitfire Mk.I (canons) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Workshop Access | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sky On Fire 1944 | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic flight physics
- 👍 Detailed aircraft models
- 👍 Satisfying damage effects
- 👍 Intuitive controls
- 👍 Educational and immersive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent hit registration
- 🐛 AI pilots crashing frequently
- 🐛 Disappearing UI controls
- 🐛 Buggy landing gear
- 🐛 Planes diving to low altitudes

**Reported bugs**

- Planes clipping through each other
- Crashes and freezes during gameplay
- Issues with restoring in-app purchases
- Glitches with camera controls

**Requested features**

- Add British/American/Soviet aircraft
- Implement multi-player mode
- Expand map size and locations
- Add more ground targets (ships, tanks, factories)
- Improve AI behavior and tactics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fighter Pilot free?

Fighter Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sky On Fire 1940 free?

Sky On Fire 1940 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fighter Pilot or Sky On Fire 1940?

Sky On Fire 1940 is rated higher. Fighter Pilot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Sky On Fire 1940 averages 4.5 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Fighter Pilot or Sky On Fire 1940 have ads?

Fighter Pilot shows ads; Sky On Fire 1940 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fighter Pilot or Sky On Fire 1940?

Fighter Pilot ships an update every 2 months, and Sky On Fire 1940 fortnightly. Most recently, Fighter Pilot was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sky On Fire 1940 on November 12, 2026.

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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.*