Comparison

Sky Raid vs Skillz Arena

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

Head to head
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.

About

Skillz Arena

Compete in skill-based arcade games for real cash prizes. Test your abilities in classic titles like Solitaire and block puzzles, with more games planned. Practice with in-app currency before playing for real money.

Highlights
  • Skill-based real-money arcade games
  • Head-to-head competitions
  • Solitaire, Puzzle Blockz, Blackout Bingo, Blackjack
  • Practice with in-app currency (Gemz)
  • Single balance for deposits and cash-outs
  • Multiple payment options supported
Features
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$7.5 B+ in player winnings on the Skillz platform and counting. Real Players. Real Skillz. Play the games you love. Win real money. One app. Skillz Arena is a skill-based real-money arcade where your skill decides the outcome not luck, not a house edge. Compete in Solitaire and Puzzle Blockz now, with more games on the way. Solitaire — the classic card game, now played head-to-head for real cash prizes. Same rules you know, higher stakes. Puzzle Blockz — a block puzzle that tests your spatial instincts under pressure. Clear the board faster and smarter than your opponent to win. Blackout Bingo — the skill-based multiplayer bingo game where every card can win you real money. Blackjack by Skillz — the skill-based 21 card game where every hand can win you real money. How it works: Every match is a fair, head-to-head skill competition against real players. You play your best game; your opponent plays theirs. Higher score wins. No randomness, no house edge — just skill, speed, and strategy. New to real-money play? Use Gemz — Arena's in-app practice currency to play free rounds until you're ready. No pressure, no risk. Deposit, play, and cash out across every game from a single balance — Apple Pay, PayPal, debit card, and bank transfer supported. Coming in our next release. This is an early release — two games live today, with more on the way. Have an idea or hit a snag? We want to hear it: support@skillz.com. Powered by the trusted Skillz® platform. Download free and start competing today.

Screenshots

Sky Raid4 screens
Skillz Arena3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Skillz Arena at none against Sky Raid's 5. Sky Raid's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs weekly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sky Raid ships an update every 4 days, Skillz Arena weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sky Raid versus Skillz Arena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSky RaidSkillz Arena
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB549 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAna Paula Correa DeboniSkillz Inc.

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
None

Skillz Arena

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sky Raid free?
Sky Raid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skillz Arena free?
Skillz Arena is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sky Raid or Skillz Arena have ads?
Neither Sky Raid nor Skillz Arena shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sky Raid or Skillz Arena?
Sky Raid ships an update every 4 days, and Skillz Arena weekly. Most recently, Sky Raid was updated on October 14, 2026 and Skillz Arena on October 15, 2026.

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