Comparison

Starborn Rebels vs Sky Raid

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

Head to head
About

Starborn Rebels

Features
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Command a Resistance squadron escaping Star Union territory in this tactical space shooter. TACTICAL SQUADRON COMBAT You're not alone out there. Direct your wingmates, coordinate attacks, and use each pilot's unique traits to survive increasingly brutal waves of enemies. FIVE-STAGE CAMPAIGN Fight through asteroid fields, orbital stations, and deep space as you punch through enemy lines. Every stage brings new threats and tougher opposition. WAVE MODE Test your limits. How long can your squadron hold out against endless enemy waves? Compete on global leaderboards. PLAYER-FIRST DESIGN No forced ads. No pay-to-win. No account required. Optional rewarded videos if you want bonus creditsโ€”that's it. Upgrade your ships, unlock new vessels, and lead the Resistance to freedom.

About

Sky Raid

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Take to the skies and defend humanity from relentless waves of enemies in Sky Raid โ€” 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 โ€” auto-fire does the rest. How far can you climb? CHOOSE YOUR FIGHTER Command a roster of five unique ships โ€” the lightning-fast Viper, the hard-hitting Phantom, the armored Thunderbolt, the stealthy Spectre, and the elite Eclipse โ€” 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 โ€” climbing toward 18 boss showdowns against the three-headed Hydra, the diving Reaper, and the spiral-storming Overlord. MULTIPLE WAYS TO PLAY โ€ข Stages โ€” 90 levels with star ratings to chase โ€ข Endless โ€” survive escalating waves for the high score โ€ข Ascent โ€” stack roguelike upgrades as you climb โ€ข Daily Challenge โ€” 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 โ€” never pay-to-win. COMPETE Climb the global leaderboard and fight for a spot in the Top 10. FEATURES โ€ข 90 levels across 9 worlds + 18 boss battles โ€ข 5 unique ships with distinct stats & abilities โ€ข Four ways to play: Stages, Endless, Ascent, Daily Challenge โ€ข Power-ups: Rapid Fire, Spread Shot, Shield & more โ€ข Auto-fire โ€” just focus on surviving โ€ข Unlockable cosmetic skins & bullet trails โ€ข Global leaderboard โ€ข Sleek, detailed neon visuals Defend the skies, pilot.

Screenshots

Starborn Rebels4 screens
Sky Raid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Starborn Rebels at none against Sky Raid's 5. Sky Raid's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Sky Raid sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Starborn Rebels asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Starborn Rebels ships an update every 2 days, Sky Raid every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Starborn Rebels versus Sky Raid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarborn RebelsSky Raid
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days โ€” betterEvery 4 days
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size386 MB47 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPairat PatatakoAna Paula Correa Deboni

In-app purchases

None

Starborn Rebels

No in-app purchases

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 Starborn Rebels free?
Starborn Rebels is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sky Raid free?
Sky Raid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Starborn Rebels or Sky Raid have ads?
Starborn Rebels shows ads; Sky Raid does not.
Which is updated more often, Starborn Rebels or Sky Raid?
Starborn Rebels ships an update every 2 days, and Sky Raid every 4 days. Most recently, Starborn Rebels was updated on October 11, 2026 and Sky Raid on October 14, 2026.

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