# Acecraft vs OpenTyrian 2000

The clearest difference is price: Acecraft at Free against OpenTyrian 2000's $0.99. Acecraft also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (32K vs 8). OpenTyrian 2000's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Acecraft is free to download; OpenTyrian 2000 costs $0.99 up front. Acecraft sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. OpenTyrian 2000 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Acecraft holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Acecraft has 32K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Acecraft's written reviews are positive against 82% of OpenTyrian 2000's.

Acecraft ships an update every 3 weeks, OpenTyrian 2000 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Acecraft | OpenTyrian 2000 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acecraft-sky-hero/id6746043251/reviews)** | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opentyrian-2000/id6759155849/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **90.7% of reviews** | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#129** | — |
| Size | 300 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skystone Games Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811064883) | [Alvaro Escarcha Esteban](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868081601) |

## What reviewers say

### Acecraft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acecraft-sky-hero/id6746043251)

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Grossing · Action, #198 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #210 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a cooperative aerial combat adventure, piloting aircraft through mystical islands. Absorb enemy projectiles to power up your weapons and master diverse skills. Explore over 100 stages and challenge bosses in a retro cartoon art style.

**Highlights:** 2-Player Survival Challenge mode, Diverse random roguelike skills, Absorb pink projectiles to power up, Retro cartoon art style, Over 100 unique stages, Classic co-op mode with communication

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Popular Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Popular Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Popular Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Popular Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pass 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund 1 | $7.49 | one-time |
| Popular Pack 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Navigator Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Popular Pack 7 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Looks like a great game
- 👍 Interesting art style similar to Cuphead

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant connection issues and loading problems
- 🐛 Game not loading past 40%
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs on launch

**Reported bugs**

- Connection lost errors
- Game not loading past 40%
- Glitches and crashes on launch

**Requested features**

- More difficulty options
- Fix connection and loading issues


### OpenTyrian 2000

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opentyrian-2000/id6759155849)

Experience a classic vertical scrolling space shooter with five full episodes, hundreds of weapons, and ship upgrades. Navigate asteroid fields, battle bosses, and uncover a rich storyline. Optimized for mobile with touch controls and controller support.

**Highlights:** Five full episodes, Hundreds of weapons and upgrades, Multiple game modes, Rich storyline, FM synth soundtrack, Controller support, iCloud save sync

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Acecraft free?

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

### Is OpenTyrian 2000 free?

OpenTyrian 2000 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Acecraft or OpenTyrian 2000?

Acecraft is rated higher. Acecraft averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while OpenTyrian 2000 averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do Acecraft or OpenTyrian 2000 have ads?

Acecraft shows ads; OpenTyrian 2000 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Acecraft or OpenTyrian 2000?

Acecraft ships an update every 3 weeks, and OpenTyrian 2000 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Acecraft was updated on November 5, 2026 and OpenTyrian 2000 on November 5, 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.*