Comparison

Project Neon 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

Project Neon

Embark on a top-secret mission in this 16-bit shoot 'em up adventure. Navigate the cosmos to retrieve a recluse from Mars and dismantle his interplanetary defenses to save Earth from ecological collapse.

Highlights
  • Interplanetary defense dismantling
  • Boss battles
  • Intense 16-bit arcade action
  • Cosmic navigation
  • Shoot 'em up gameplay
Features
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PROJECT NEON is a retro arcade space shooter, built as a brand new game for the Neo Geo. It runs on original MVS and AES arcade hardware, on a cartridge we build ourselves, and players around the world play it on real cabinets today. This is that same game, now on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. BUY IT ONCE, OWN IT One price, the complete game. No ads, no in-app purchases, no timers, no account. Everything is in the box, just like an arcade cartridge. One purchase covers every Apple device you own. A REAL ARCADE SHMUP • Hand-drawn 16-bit pixel art, made inside the limits of the original hardware • A soundtrack composed for the Neo Geo sound chip • Fierce bosses guarding four planets on the way to Mars • Built for high-score chasing • Touch controls, game controller support and haptics Ready to fly to Mars and save Earth?

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

Project Neon3 screens
Sky Raid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sky Raid at Free against Project Neon's $4.99. Sky Raid also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). Project Neon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and device support (5 vs 3). On ads and iOS requirement 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

Sky Raid is free to download; Project Neon costs $4.99 up front. Sky Raid sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Project Neon asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Project Neon ships an update every 5 weeks, Sky Raid every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Project Neon versus Sky Raid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProject NeonSky Raid
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB47 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperFULLSETAna Paula Correa Deboni

In-app purchases

None

Project Neon

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 Project Neon free?
Project Neon costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sky Raid free?
Sky Raid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Project Neon or Sky Raid have ads?
Neither Project Neon nor Sky Raid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Project Neon or Sky Raid?
Project Neon ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sky Raid every 4 days. Most recently, Project Neon was updated on October 11, 2026 and Sky Raid on October 14, 2026.

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