Squadaga vs Sky Raid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Squadaga
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Defeating enemies is only the beginning. Capture them, recruit them, and fight together! SQUADAGA is a retro pixel shooter built around a unique capture system. โ CAPTURE & SQUAD Collect capture items dropped by defeated enemies to convert them into allies. Allies fight alongside you automatically, and the right combination triggers powerful formation skills. โ 16 SHIPS Fighter, Tank, Speed, Capture โ 16 ships derived from 4 base types. Each has unique stats and an ultimate ability. โ FORMATION SKILLS Pierce Laser, Bullet Storm, Healing Wave, Omega Strike, and more โ 6 formation skills that auto-charge when your squad meets the right conditions. โ ULTIMATE ABILITIES Every 10 waves, gain an ultimate charge to turn the tide. Each ship type unleashes a different devastating ability. โ CHALLENGE & COMPETE - Endless waves and bosses that grow stronger - Global leaderboard - Daily challenges with unique modifiers - 50+ achievements to unlock โ DIVERSE ENEMIES From Beetles, Squids, Moths, and Scarabs to Bombers, Splitters, Teleporters, and Healers. Elite variants and 5 boss types await. โ PROGRESSION Spend coins earned in battle on permanent upgrades. Damage, fire rate, shield duration, magnet range, and more โ 15 upgrades to master. Retro pixel art ร chiptune soundtrack ร strategic capture mechanics. Assemble your squad and launch into space!
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 โข Stages โ 90 levels with star ratings to chase โข Endless โ survive escalating waves for the high score โข Ascent โ stack roguelike upgrades as you climb โข 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 โข 90 levels across 9 worlds + 18 boss battles โข 5 unique ships with distinct stats & abilities โข Four ways to play: Stages, Endless, Ascent, Daily Challenge โข Power-ups: Rapid Fire, Spread Shot, Shield & more โข Auto-fire โ just focus on surviving โข Unlockable cosmetic skins & bullet trails โข Global leaderboard โข Sleek, detailed neon visuals Defend the skies, pilot.
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The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Squadaga at none against Sky Raid's 5. Squadaga also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Sky Raid's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Sky Raid sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Squadaga asks for nothing beyond the download.
Squadaga ships an update daily, Sky Raid every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Squadaga | Sky Raid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily โ better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Taehyung Kim | Ana Paula Correa Deboni |
In-app purchases
Squadaga
No in-app purchases
Sky Raid
- 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









