Comparison

Squadaga 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

Squadaga

Features
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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!

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

Squadaga4 screens
Sky Raid4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

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. Squadaga asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squadaga ships an update daily, Sky Raid every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
Squadaga versus Sky Raid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquadagaSky Raid
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily โ€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size121 MB47 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTaehyung KimAna Paula Correa Deboni

In-app purchases

None

Squadaga

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 Squadaga free?
Squadaga 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 Squadaga or Sky Raid have ads?
Squadaga shows ads; Sky Raid does not.
Which is updated more often, Squadaga or Sky Raid?
Squadaga ships an update daily, and Sky Raid every 2 months. Most recently, Squadaga was updated on September 18, 2026 and Sky Raid on September 22, 2026.

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