Comparison

Star Age vs Sky Raid

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

Head to head
About

Star Age

Experience retro-inspired arcade shooting with intense space battles across over 40 levels. Collect power-ups, defeat challenging bosses, and compete for the top spot on a global leaderboard.

Highlights
  • 40+ action-packed levels
  • Epic boss encounters
  • Variety of power-ups
  • Global leaderboard
  • Fast, fluid controls
Features
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** Star Age – Classic Arcade Action, Reimagined ** Blast off into a universe of retro-inspired chaos with Star Age — the arcade shooter that captures the golden age of gaming and cranks it up to warp speed. Navigate the far reaches of the galaxy as you tear through waves of relentless alien space drones, each more cunning than the last. But don't get too comfortable — the fearsome Master Control Ship is always closing in, and only the sharpest pilots survive long enough to face it. With over 40 heart-pounding levels, the intensity never lets up. Collect a massive arsenal of power-ups scattered across the cosmos and unleash devastating upgrades that turn the tide of battle in an instant. Think you have what it takes to be a legend? Upload your high scores to the Arcade Wizz Kid Global Leaderboard and prove your skills against players from every corner of the world. Climb the ranks, chase the top spot, and etch your name into arcade history. Features: • 40+ action-packed levels of classic arcade gameplay • Epic boss encounters, including the dreaded Master Control Ship • Massive variety of power-ups to discover and master • Global leaderboard — compete against the world's best • Fast, fluid controls built for serious score chasers The galaxy is under siege. Only you can stop it!

About

Sky Raid

Features
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Take to the skies and defend humanity from relentless waves of enemies in Sky Raid — a fast-paced neon arcade shooter built for "just one more run." Pick your fighter, customize your loadout, and blast through a 90-level campaign, endless survival runs, roguelike ascents, and a fresh challenge every day. Just drag to move — auto-fire does the rest. How far can you climb? CHOOSE YOUR FIGHTER Command a roster of five unique ships — the lightning-fast Viper, the hard-hitting Phantom, the armored Thunderbolt, the stealthy Spectre, and the elite Eclipse — each with its own stats and special abilities. Unlock them by proving your skill. A REAL CAMPAIGN Fight through 90 hand-tuned stages across 9 worlds, from the Outer Rim to the Galactic Throne — climbing toward 18 boss showdowns against the three-headed Hydra, the diving Reaper, and the spiral-storming Overlord. MULTIPLE WAYS TO PLAY • Stages — 90 levels with star ratings to chase • Endless — survive escalating waves for the high score • Ascent — stack roguelike upgrades as you climb • Daily Challenge — a new modifier every day; build your streak POWER UP Grab Rapid Fire, Spread Shot, Shield, and more to turn the tide mid-battle. MAKE IT YOURS Earn credits and customize your ship in the Hangar with cosmetic skins and glowing bullet trails. Pure style — never pay-to-win. COMPETE Climb the global leaderboard and fight for a spot in the Top 10. FEATURES • 90 levels across 9 worlds + 18 boss battles • 5 unique ships with distinct stats & abilities • Four ways to play: Stages, Endless, Ascent, Daily Challenge • Power-ups: Rapid Fire, Spread Shot, Shield & more • Auto-fire — just focus on surviving • Unlockable cosmetic skins & bullet trails • Global leaderboard • Sleek, detailed neon visuals Defend the skies, pilot.

Screenshots

Star Age4 screens
Sky Raid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Star Age at none against Sky Raid's 5. Star Age also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Sky Raid's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). On price, 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. Sky Raid sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Star Age asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star Age ships an update every 4 months, Sky Raid every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Star Age versus Sky Raid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar AgeSky Raid
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArcade Wizz Kid Pty LtdAna Paula Correa Deboni

In-app purchases

None

Star Age

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Sky Raid

One-time5
  • Cadet Credit Pack$0.99
  • Pilot Credit Pack$2.99
  • Ace Credit Pack$6.99
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  • Commander Credit Pack$14.99
  • Unlock All Cosmetics$19.99

Questions

Is Star Age free?
Star Age is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sky Raid free?
Sky Raid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Star Age or Sky Raid have ads?
Neither Star Age nor Sky Raid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Star Age or Sky Raid?
Star Age ships an update every 4 months, and Sky Raid every 4 days. Most recently, Star Age was updated on October 5, 2026 and Sky Raid on October 14, 2026.

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