# Lightning Fighter 2 vs Sky Force

Lightning Fighter 2 and Sky Force both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Sky Force's written reviews are positive against 64% of Lightning Fighter 2's. Lightning Fighter 2's advantage is ratings volume (537 vs 47). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightning Fighter 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sky Force sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Lightning Fighter 2 against 4.3 for Sky Force. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Fighter 2 has 537 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Lightning Fighter 2's written reviews are positive against 93% of Sky Force's.

Lightning Fighter 2 ships an update every 2 months, Sky Force every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Fighter 2 | Sky Force |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (537 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-fighter-2-space-war/id634845785/reviews)** | [4.3 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-force-fighter-combat/id927501391/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **537** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 197 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yu Le Lin](https://appshunter.io/developer/401510323) | [Ruby Software JSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/847279966) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightning Fighter 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-fighter-2-space-war/id634845785)

Engage in intense arcade-style space combat as a hero defending the galaxy from alien invaders. Pilot a super fighter jet through challenging stages, facing waves of enemies and epic boss battles. Upgrade your aircraft and utilize powerful weapons in this fast-paced shoot 'em up experience.

**Highlights:** 11 Super Fighter Aircraft with unique weapons, Classic shoot 'em up gameplay, 13 Unique Stages with exclusive soundtracks, Epic multi-phase boss battles, Robust equipment system for upgrades, 3 Difficulty Levels, Fully Upgraded HD Graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 70 Gem Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Novice Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 420 Gem Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 80,000 Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 910 Gem Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 170,000 Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,900 Gem Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 400,000 Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cosmos Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 🚀 Engaging and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Variety of ships and weapons
- 👍 Smooth controls and responsiveness

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent data loss and progress resets
- 🐛 Connectivity issues and login problems
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for progression
- 🔋 Requires constant internet connection

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Unlocked ships and upgrades disappearing
- Ads not closing properly
- Connectivity issues causing data loss

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for playing without internet
- More stages, levels, and difficulty options
- Ability to restore purchased items and progress
- Better communication about game updates


### Sky Force

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-force-fighter-combat/id927501391)

Engage in intense aerial combat with a variety of upgradable spaceships and weapons. Battle through waves of enemies, collect crystals to enhance your arsenal, and compete with friends on the leaderboard in this modern arcade shooter.

**Highlights:** Upgradable spaceships and weapons, Procedurally generated enemy variations, Leaderboard challenges, Crystal collection for upgrades, Multiple fighter types with unique abilities

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thunder Bird | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10k Crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cash packet 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Butterfly | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cash packet 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 40k Crystals | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fire Phoenix | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cash packet 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100k Crystals | $5.99 | one-time |
| All Ship | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cash packet 5 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning Fighter 2 free?

Lightning Fighter 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sky Force free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lightning Fighter 2 or Sky Force?

Lightning Fighter 2 is rated higher. Lightning Fighter 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 537 ratings, while Sky Force averages 4.3 from 47 ratings.

### Do Lightning Fighter 2 or Sky Force have ads?

Neither Lightning Fighter 2 nor Sky Force shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lightning Fighter 2 or Sky Force?

Lightning Fighter 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Sky Force every 3 months. Most recently, Lightning Fighter 2 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Sky Force on October 24, 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.*