# Boost 2 vs Sky Force

The clearest difference is price: Sky Force at Free against Boost 2's $1.99. Sky Force also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 556). Boost 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Sky Force is free to download; Boost 2 costs $1.99 up front. Sky Force sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Boost 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Boost 2 against 4.7 for Sky Force. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 556 and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Boost 2's written reviews are positive against 89% of Sky Force's.

Boost 2 ships an update fortnightly, Sky Force every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boost 2 | Sky Force |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (556 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boost-2/id333191476/reviews) | [4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-force/id717233547/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 556 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.2% of reviews** | 89.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#69** | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 260 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Lanis](https://appshunter.io/developer/333191479) | [Infinite Dreams Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306712040) |

## What reviewers say

### Boost 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boost-2/id333191476)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

Experience thrilling tunnel racing with new game modes, including online multiplayer. Enjoy a redesigned interface, Game Center integration for leaderboards and achievements, and support for Retina and iPad displays. This update brings bug fixes and optimizations for an enhanced gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Three new game modes, Online multiplayer, Redesigned interface and HUD, Game Center integration, Online leaderboards, Achievements, Retina and iPad support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Smooth controls
- 💎 Stunning visuals
- 🎨 Vibrant colors
- 🎵 Catchy soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔚 Lack of game modes
- 🕹️ Sensitive controls
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 🔍 Small text/UI elements

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Customizable controls
- Additional game modes
- Level progression system
- Music playlist integration
- Difficulty settings


### Sky Force

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-force/id717233547)

Experience a classic arcade shooter reborn with stunning 3D graphics and intuitive touch controls. Upgrade your ship, battle intense bosses, and compete in weekly tournaments against other players. Rescue fallen pilots for rewards and achieve victory in this action-packed scrolling shooter.

**Highlights:** Stunning 3D graphics, Intuitive touchscreen controls, Powerful ship upgrade system, Weekly player tournaments, Rescue fallen pilots for rewards, Multiple boss battles, In-game achievements

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Precious Cargo | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ads Removal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Plane Generator | $3.99 | one-time |
| SX2 - Star Doubler | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and sound
- 💎 Challenging but rewarding
- 🎮 Classic arcade-style shooter
- 🔋 Offline playable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- ⏱️ Slow progression and long upgrade times
- 💰 Grindy to progress without in-app purchases
- 👎 Controls can be frustrating on mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch for some users
- Saved progress not syncing across devices
- Ads not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Controller support
- Ability to reset progress
- Customization options for the ship


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boost 2 free?

Boost 2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sky Force free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boost 2 or Sky Force?

Boost 2 and Sky Force are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 556 and 2.1K ratings respectively.

### Do Boost 2 or Sky Force have ads?

Sky Force shows ads; Boost 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boost 2 or Sky Force?

Boost 2 ships an update fortnightly, and Sky Force every 2 months. Most recently, Boost 2 was updated on October 13, 2026 and Sky Force on October 13, 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.*