# Happy Fall vs Shooty Skies

The clearest difference is rating: Shooty Skies at 4.6 against Happy Fall's 4.1. Shooty Skies also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 126). Happy Fall's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Happy Fall sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Shooty Skies sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shooty Skies holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shooty Skies has 5.6K ratings behind it against 126, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Happy Fall's written reviews are positive against 82% of Shooty Skies's.

Happy Fall ships an update every 3 months, Shooty Skies fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Happy Fall | Shooty Skies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-fall-fall-down/id567752016/reviews) | **[4.6 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shooty-skies/id962993853/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 126 | **5.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 421 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Retro Dreamer](https://appshunter.io/developer/338887318) | [Mighty Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/807818274) |

## What reviewers say

### Happy Fall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-fall-fall-down/id567752016)

Guide adorable characters on a safe descent between platforms in an endless arcade challenge. Dodge enemies and utilize a variety of power-ups to aid your journey. Collect coins to unlock new characters and enhance your abilities.

**Highlights:** Endless falling gameplay, Platform navigation, Enemy avoidance, Power-up system, Character collection, Coin collection

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Regular Gold Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Gold Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Fun and addictive
- 🎨 Cute and colorful graphics
- 💯 Great for passing time
- 🤩 Nostalgic for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Shop/store not working properly
- 🤯 Difficult to progress without upgrades
- 😒 Slow gameplay
- 🤔 Lack of instructions/tutorials

**Reported bugs**

- Black shapes/crop effect in the shop/store
- Game freezing or not responding
- Inconsistent score/progress saving
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More characters and customization options
- Bug fixes for the shop/store
- Ability to reset/restart the game
- Pause button and sound/music controls


### Shooty Skies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shooty-skies/id962993853)

Engage in a vibrant, endless arcade shooter experience. Blast through waves of quirky enemies and unlock a vast collection of characters and weapons. Enjoy pixel-licious graphics and challenging levels for hours of fun.

**Highlights:** Endless arcade gameplay, Unlockable characters and sidekicks, Variety of weapons and upgrades, Pixel-licious retro graphics, Challenging enemy waves, In-game achievements

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Fuzzy Bunny | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Crossy Chicken | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Fish Tank | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Infotainer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flying Start Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Sir Oinks-A-Lot | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sales Friday Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Winter Christmasland Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Munchiness Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Interstitial Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging yet fun gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and engaging
- 💫 Retro-style graphics and sound effects
- 🎨 Variety of unique characters and enemies
- 🕹️ Satisfying shooting mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Difficulty distinguishing enemy projectiles
- 🤯 Overwhelming chaos during boss battles
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay and lack of progression

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iPhone X and newer devices
- Daily missions not working as intended
- Inability to continue after death without watching ads
- Glitches with the prize machine and character unlocks
- Notifications and badges not clearing properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to equip multiple weapons simultaneously
- Custom character creation and customization options
- Improved daily challenge system
- Cloud save/sync functionality
- Controller support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Happy Fall free?

Happy Fall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shooty Skies free?

Shooty Skies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Happy Fall or Shooty Skies?

Shooty Skies is rated higher. Happy Fall averages 4.1 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while Shooty Skies averages 4.6 from 5.6K ratings.

### Do Happy Fall or Shooty Skies have ads?

Shooty Skies shows ads; Happy Fall does not.

### Which is updated more often, Happy Fall or Shooty Skies?

Happy Fall ships an update every 3 months, and Shooty Skies fortnightly. Most recently, Happy Fall was updated on October 20, 2026 and Shooty Skies 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.*