# Neon Wings vs SCRAP by emptypenz

Neon Wings and SCRAP by emptypenz both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of SCRAP by emptypenz's written reviews are positive against 16% of Neon Wings's. SCRAP by emptypenz also leads on ads (none vs shown). Neon Wings's advantage is ratings volume (6.4K vs 6). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neon Wings sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and SCRAP by emptypenz sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Neon Wings against 4.2 for SCRAP by emptypenz. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Neon Wings has 6.4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of Neon Wings's written reviews are positive against 100% of SCRAP by emptypenz's.

Neon Wings ships an update every 6 days, SCRAP by emptypenz every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Neon Wings | SCRAP by emptypenz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-wings/id6741190842/reviews)** | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrap-by-emptypenz/id6753738930/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 15.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 554 MB | 472 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Roger Lealamanua](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844782980) |

## What reviewers say

### Neon Wings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-wings/id6741190842)

Pilot a customizable aircraft, strategically choosing skills to enhance its capabilities. Engage in challenging battles against formidable bosses, aiming to build the ultimate flying machine.

**Highlights:** Skill selection, Aircraft customization, Boss battles, Strategic gameplay, Plane building

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Revive Skip It Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Saw Blade Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Revive | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Revive Skip It Pack 2 | $2.49 | one-time |
| No Forced Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Curve Laser Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Drone Bundle #2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| NO RV | $24.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Challenging but not too difficult
- 🚀 Brings back good memories of 80's arcades

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked from progressing after update
- 🐛 Ship nerfed after update
- 🐛 Can't upgrade ship past certain level
- 🐛 Occasional freezes and lags
- 🐛 Enemy scaling too high after update

**Reported bugs**

- Can't beat first boss on level 280
- Forced to equip module but none available
- Data reset after update

**Requested features**

- Unlock level 13 upgrades
- Explain what upgrades/abilities do


### SCRAP by emptypenz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrap-by-emptypenz/id6753738930)

Engage in fast-paced action defending an island from disrespectful behavior, inspired by Hawaiian culture. Battle unique bosses, customize your warrior with gear and cosmetics, and experience a story told with heart and local pride.

**Highlights:** Arc-based boss battles, Warrior customization, Action with cultural messages, In-game currency, Story cutscenes, Optional supporter subscription

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| 10,000 PUPU | $0.99 | one-time |
| 35,000 PUPU | $2.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 PUPU | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Neon Wings free?

Neon Wings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SCRAP by emptypenz free?

SCRAP by emptypenz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Neon Wings or SCRAP by emptypenz?

Neon Wings is rated higher. Neon Wings averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while SCRAP by emptypenz averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do Neon Wings or SCRAP by emptypenz have ads?

Neon Wings shows ads; SCRAP by emptypenz does not.

### Which is updated more often, Neon Wings or SCRAP by emptypenz?

Neon Wings ships an update every 6 days, and SCRAP by emptypenz every 10 days. Most recently, Neon Wings was updated on September 24, 2026 and SCRAP by emptypenz on June 10, 2026.

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