# RayForce vs Sky Force

The clearest difference is price: Sky Force at Free against RayForce's $6.99. Sky Force also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 10). RayForce's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Sky Force is free to download; RayForce costs $6.99 up front. Sky Force sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. RayForce asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sky Force holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sky Force has 2.1K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RayForce ships an update every 3 months, Sky Force every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RayForce | Sky Force |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rayforce/id484012905/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-force/id717233547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **2.1K** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 52 MB | 260 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [TAITO Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/305608085) | [Infinite Dreams Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306712040) |

## 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


### 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 RayForce free?

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

### Is Sky Force free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RayForce or Sky Force?

Sky Force is rated higher. RayForce averages 4.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Sky Force averages 4.7 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do RayForce or Sky Force have ads?

Sky Force shows ads; RayForce does not.

### Which is updated more often, RayForce or Sky Force?

RayForce ships an update every 3 months, and Sky Force every 2 months. Most recently, RayForce was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sky Force on October 20, 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.*