Comparison

Rogue Realm vs Sky Raid

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Rogue Realm

Embark on an addictive pixel art roguelike adventure through endless dungeons. Battle monsters, defeat bosses, collect loot, and build your ultimate hero with idle RPG mechanics. Enjoy strategic combat, deep character progression, and a beautiful retro aesthetic.

Highlights
  • Deep character progression with 6 stats
  • Strategic combat with melee, ranged, and magic
  • Epic loot system with item rarity and affixes
  • Challenging roguelike deaths with progress retention
  • Auto-play mode for idle progression
  • Offline play and iCloud save sync
Features
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ROGUE REALM - Roguelike Dungeon Crawler RPG Dive into endless dungeons in this addictive pixel art roguelike adventure! Battle fearsome monsters, defeat epic bosses, collect legendary loot, and build the ultimate hero in this classic dungeon crawler with modern idle RPG mechanics. BUILD YOUR LEGEND • Deep Character Progression - Allocate stats across Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Luck • Strategic Combat - Master melee, ranged, and magic combat with critical hits and damage variance • Epic Loot System - Discover items from Common to Legendary rarity with powerful affixes • Complete Equipment - Customize weapons, armor, helmets, shields, boots, gloves, and amulets • Smart Item Scaling - Loot improves with dungeon depth for constant progression ROGUELIKE PERFECTION • Challenging Deaths - Lose items based on your Luck stat, but keep progress • Safe Town Hub - Return to shop, store items, and prepare for your next run • Auto-Play Mode - Let your hero adventure while you watch • Beautiful Pixel Art - Gorgeous retro graphics with smooth animations • Quick Sessions - Perfect for short breaks or long dungeon dives FIGHT LEGENDARY BOSSES Face massive boss battles every 3rd floor with unique mechanics and guaranteed rare loot drops. Defeat the Skeletal Champion, Spider Queen, Orc Warchief, and the ultimate Shadowlord! KEY FEATURES • Classic roguelike gameplay with modern polish • Infinite dungeon depths with scaling challenge • Hundreds of unique items and equipment combinations • 6-stat character system for diverse builds • Boss battles with exclusive rewards • Town with merchants, storage, and upgrades • Beautiful retro pixel art aesthetic • Auto-play and manual control options • iCloud save sync across devices • Completely offline - play anywhere! Perfect for fans of roguelikes, dungeon crawlers, idle RPGs, and classic pixel art adventures like Pixel Dungeon, Pathos, and traditional roguelikes. Download now and begin your legendary quest in Rogue Realm!

About

Sky Raid

Features
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Take to the skies and defend humanity from relentless waves of enemies in Sky Raid — a fast-paced neon arcade shooter built for "just one more run." Pick your fighter, customize your loadout, and blast through a 90-level campaign, endless survival runs, roguelike ascents, and a fresh challenge every day. Just drag to move — auto-fire does the rest. How far can you climb? CHOOSE YOUR FIGHTER Command a roster of five unique ships — the lightning-fast Viper, the hard-hitting Phantom, the armored Thunderbolt, the stealthy Spectre, and the elite Eclipse — each with its own stats and special abilities. Unlock them by proving your skill. A REAL CAMPAIGN Fight through 90 hand-tuned stages across 9 worlds, from the Outer Rim to the Galactic Throne — climbing toward 18 boss showdowns against the three-headed Hydra, the diving Reaper, and the spiral-storming Overlord. MULTIPLE WAYS TO PLAY • Stages — 90 levels with star ratings to chase • Endless — survive escalating waves for the high score • Ascent — stack roguelike upgrades as you climb • Daily Challenge — a new modifier every day; build your streak POWER UP Grab Rapid Fire, Spread Shot, Shield, and more to turn the tide mid-battle. MAKE IT YOURS Earn credits and customize your ship in the Hangar with cosmetic skins and glowing bullet trails. Pure style — never pay-to-win. COMPETE Climb the global leaderboard and fight for a spot in the Top 10. FEATURES • 90 levels across 9 worlds + 18 boss battles • 5 unique ships with distinct stats & abilities • Four ways to play: Stages, Endless, Ascent, Daily Challenge • Power-ups: Rapid Fire, Spread Shot, Shield & more • Auto-fire — just focus on surviving • Unlockable cosmetic skins & bullet trails • Global leaderboard • Sleek, detailed neon visuals Defend the skies, pilot.

Screenshots

Rogue Realm4 screens
Sky Raid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Rogue Realm at 13.0 against Sky Raid's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rogue Realm sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Sky Raid sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Rogue Realm versus Sky Raid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRogue RealmSky Raid
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJavin LadishAna Paula Correa Deboni

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Rogue Realm

One-time3
  • 1,000 Gold$0.99
  • 5,000 Gold$4.99
  • 10,000 Gold$7.99
5 purchases

Sky Raid

One-time5
  • Cadet Credit Pack$0.99
  • Pilot Credit Pack$2.99
  • Ace Credit Pack$6.99
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  • Commander Credit Pack$14.99
  • Unlock All Cosmetics$19.99

Questions

Is Rogue Realm free?
Rogue Realm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sky Raid free?
Sky Raid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rogue Realm or Sky Raid have ads?
Neither Rogue Realm nor Sky Raid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rogue Realm or Sky Raid?
Rogue Realm ships an update every 4 days, and Sky Raid every 4 days. Most recently, Rogue Realm was updated on November 5, 2026 and Sky Raid on November 9, 2026.

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