# Flyboys vs Beyond Blue

The clearest difference is rating: Flyboys at 4.3 against Beyond Blue's 3.0. Flyboys also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (95 vs 8). Beyond Blue's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flyboys sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Beyond Blue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flyboys holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flyboys has 95 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Flyboys's written reviews are positive against 42% of Beyond Blue's.

Flyboys ships an update weekly, Beyond Blue every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flyboys | Beyond Blue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flyboys/id1616669569/reviews)** | [3.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-blue/id6745490811/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **95** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **45.0% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 265 MB | 3.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flyboys Games s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616541838) | [E-Line Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/775289294) |

## What reviewers say

### Flyboys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flyboys/id1616669569)

Embark on a journey to master flight by building and improving a flying bicycle. Overcome challenges, learn from trials, and compete with others in aerial races to achieve success.

**Highlights:** Build a flying bicycle, Improve flying bike potential, Discover hidden challenges, Race with friends, Compete in aerial challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Us | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and graphics
- 💡 Original and great concept
- 🕹️ Addictive casual gameplay
- 🎶 Great music and art
- ⚖️ Realistic mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😫 Extremely difficult to master
- 😩 Frustrating controls
- 📉 Inconsistent take off mechanic
- ❓ Unclear how to progress/unlock upgrades
- 🔄 Repetitive and monotonous gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Propeller doesn't engage consistently
- Slider for propeller doesn't work most of the time
- Landing is inconsistent
- Stalls on take off
- Controls go from no response to over-response

**Requested features**

- Add more levels after 3000m
- Add new aircraft after achieving Flyboys Badge
- Add more variety or different challenges
- Add altitude/speed reading
- Make the propeller automatic


### Beyond Blue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-blue/id6745490811)

Explore the ocean's mysteries as a deep-sea scientist in this narrative-driven adventure. Utilize advanced technology to interact with marine life and uncover the secrets of an untouched world. Features include mini-documentaries and a photo mode.

**Highlights:** Evocative narrative with full voice cast, Exploration of an untouched world, Captivating soundtrack, Ocean Insights mini-documentaries, Photo Mode for sharing, Daily activities and unlockable dive suits

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flyboys free?

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

### Is Beyond Blue free?

Beyond Blue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flyboys or Beyond Blue?

Flyboys is rated higher. Flyboys averages 4.3 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Beyond Blue averages 3.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Flyboys or Beyond Blue have ads?

Neither Flyboys nor Beyond Blue shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flyboys or Beyond Blue?

Flyboys ships an update weekly, and Beyond Blue every 4 weeks. Most recently, Flyboys was updated on October 25, 2026 and Beyond Blue on October 22, 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.*