# A.C.E.S. vs Sky On Fire 1940

The clearest difference is rating: Sky On Fire 1940 at 4.5 against A.C.E.S.'s 3.8. Sky On Fire 1940 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 20). A.C.E.S.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sky On Fire 1940 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. A.C.E.S. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sky On Fire 1940 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sky On Fire 1940 has 2.1K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of A.C.E.S.'s written reviews are positive against 91% of Sky On Fire 1940's.

A.C.E.S. ships an update every 6 months, Sky On Fire 1940 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A.C.E.S. | Sky On Fire 1940 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aces/id396409104/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-on-fire-1940/id1617460156/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 451 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dirk Eichhorn](https://appshunter.io/developer/396409107) | [Vinh-San Bernaud](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617460158) |

## What reviewers say

### A.C.E.S.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aces/id396409104)

Pilot a squadron of aircraft in this fast-paced line-drawing game. Plot flight paths to engage enemy planes and clear the skies. Unlock powerful aircraft and face challenging missions and boss battles.

**Highlights:** Line drawing flight path plotting, Three challenging missions, Unlockable powerful airplanes, Boss battles, Global leaderboards, Speed boost functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 A.C.E.S. free?

A.C.E.S. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sky On Fire 1940 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, A.C.E.S. or Sky On Fire 1940?

Sky On Fire 1940 is rated higher. A.C.E.S. averages 3.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Sky On Fire 1940 averages 4.5 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do A.C.E.S. or Sky On Fire 1940 have ads?

Neither A.C.E.S. nor Sky On Fire 1940 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A.C.E.S. or Sky On Fire 1940?

A.C.E.S. ships an update every 6 months, and Sky On Fire 1940 fortnightly. Most recently, A.C.E.S. was updated on October 21, 2026 and Sky On Fire 1940 on October 24, 2026.

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