# RayForce vs STRIKERS 1945

The clearest difference is price: STRIKERS 1945 at Free against RayForce's $6.99. STRIKERS 1945 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1). RayForce's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

STRIKERS 1945 is free to download; RayForce costs $6.99 up front. STRIKERS 1945 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. RayForce asks for nothing beyond the download.

STRIKERS 1945 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 15 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of RayForce's written reviews are positive against 40% of STRIKERS 1945's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

RayForce ships an update every 3 months, STRIKERS 1945 every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RayForce | STRIKERS 1945 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rayforce/id484012905/reviews) | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikers-1945-2-m/id1459964179/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | **57.3% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 52 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TAITO Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/305608085) | [Doohub Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616673660) |

## What reviewers say

### RayForce

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rayforce/id484012905)

Experience a classic 2D arcade shooter on your mobile device. Choose between faithful arcade recreation or optimized touch controls, with multiple shooting methods and display options. Compete globally for high scores and achievements.

**Highlights:** Remix Mode with flick controls, Arcade Mode faithful recreation, Auto and Manual shooting methods, MFi Bluetooth controller support, Game Center rankings and achievements, Zoom and Original display types, 8 difficulty modes

**In-app purchases:** none


### STRIKERS 1945

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikers-1945-2-m/id1459964179)

Relive classic arcade action with this modernized retro flight shooter. Engage in intense aerial combat, upgrade your aircraft, and defeat challenging bosses. Enjoy dynamic gameplay with intuitive controls, playable offline.

**Highlights:** Modernized retro arcade graphics, Intuitive touch or pad controls, Aircraft upgrades and enhancements, Special skills and super shots, Multiple difficulty levels, Offline gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Ruby Purchase | $1.99 | one-time |
| 550 Ruby Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Ruby 50% Bonus | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Ruby Purchase | $8.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Ruby 50% Bonus | $15.99 | one-time |
| 4500 Ruby 50% Bonus | $23.99 | one-time |
| 7500 Ruby 50% Bonus | $40.99 | one-time |
| 6500 Ruby Purchase | $45.99 | one-time |
| 13500 Ruby Purchase | $84.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RayForce free?

RayForce costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is STRIKERS 1945 free?

STRIKERS 1945 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RayForce or STRIKERS 1945?

STRIKERS 1945 is rated higher. RayForce averages 4.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while STRIKERS 1945 averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do RayForce or STRIKERS 1945 have ads?

STRIKERS 1945 shows ads; RayForce does not.

### Which is updated more often, RayForce or STRIKERS 1945?

RayForce ships an update every 3 months, and STRIKERS 1945 every 7 months. Most recently, RayForce was updated on November 6, 2026 and STRIKERS 1945 on November 3, 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.*