Starflare vs Sky Raid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Starflare
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Can you survive in the middle of the swarm? Starflare combines fast-paced space shooter gameplay with roguelite mechanics. Battle endless waves of enemies in deep space, upgrade your ship, and create a unique power build in every run. Climb the monthly leaderboard and become the top player! Key Features: โข Intense action-packed space combat Survive against hundreds of enemies and test your reflexes. โข Roguelite progression system Choose new abilities each run and create different builds. โข Auto-attack & skill system Destroy enemies using lasers, rockets, chain lightning, and drones. โข Upgrades and power boosts Increase damage, critical chance, and fire rate to become stronger. โข Endless mode Push your score and claim your spot on the leaderboard. โข Variety of enemy types Face swarm units, snipers, tanks, and kamikaze enemies with different strategies. Starflare redefines the classic space shooter experience with modern survival and arcade shooter mechanics. Every run is different. Every choice matters. How long can you survive?
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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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Starflare at none against Sky Raid's 5. Sky Raid's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Sky Raid sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Starflare asks for nothing beyond the download.
Starflare ships an update every 7 months, Sky Raid every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Starflare | Sky Raid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 4 days โ better |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Huseyin Ege Ermis | Ana Paula Correa Deboni |
In-app purchases
Starflare
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









