# SkyTides vs Dolphin Beyond

The clearest difference is ads: Dolphin Beyond at none against SkyTides's shown. Dolphin Beyond also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). SkyTides's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SkyTides against 5.0 for Dolphin Beyond. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyTides has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

SkyTides ships an update every 9 days, Dolphin Beyond every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyTides | Dolphin Beyond |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skytides/id6747782738/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-beyond/id6790318913/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 245 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nuvenu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635495356) | [Halfdan Valentin Harring](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855671970) |

## What reviewers say

### SkyTides

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skytides/id6747782738)

Immerse yourself in a serene world of soft colors and calming music. Collect gems, chase high scores, and enjoy a smooth, satisfying arcade experience. Escape into the clouds for a few minutes or dive deep into endless skies.

**Highlights:** Gem collection, High score chasing, Calming music, Soft color palette, Infinite skies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dolphin Beyond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-beyond/id6790318913)

Experience an arcade physics game where you guide a dolphin through an ocean-to-space journey. Master dives and launches to build momentum, perform aerial tricks, and race against the clock or for distance. Collect in-game currency to unlock cosmetic skins and progress through daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Physics-based momentum building, Aerial trick combos, Two game modes: score chase and distance sprint, Ocean to space progression, Collectible dolphin skins, Daily missions and achievements

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyTides free?

SkyTides is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dolphin Beyond free?

Dolphin Beyond is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SkyTides or Dolphin Beyond?

SkyTides and Dolphin Beyond are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do SkyTides or Dolphin Beyond have ads?

SkyTides shows ads; Dolphin Beyond does not.

### Which is updated more often, SkyTides or Dolphin Beyond?

SkyTides ships an update every 9 days, and Dolphin Beyond every 4 days. Most recently, SkyTides was updated on September 27, 2026 and Dolphin Beyond on September 22, 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.*