Comparison

Sky Raid vs Rush Hero Squad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ€” 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 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.

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Rush Hero Squad

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Rush Hero Squad is a fast-paced 3D side-scrolling shooter designed for quick, satisfying gameplay anytime. Jump straight into action โ€” no tutorials, no waiting. Just pick a hero and start blasting through waves of enemies in dynamic, ever-changing battles. Key Features Instant Action Gameplay No internet required. Start playing anytime, anywhere. Perfect for short, casual sessions. Unique Heroes Unlock and play as different heroes, each with their own weapons and powerful abilities. Satisfying Combat Smooth controls, impactful weapons, and explosive effects deliver a truly satisfying shooting experience. Play Your Way Whether you want a quick break or a longer session, the game is built for flexible play. Pick your hero. Load your weapon. And dive into nonstop action.

Screenshots

Sky Raid4 screens
Rush Hero Squad2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sky Raid at every 4 days against Rush Hero Squad's every 3 months. Rush Hero Squad's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Rush Hero Squad sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sky Raid ships an update every 4 days, Rush Hero Squad every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Sky Raid versus Rush Hero Squad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSky RaidRush Hero Squad
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days โ€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.112.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size47 MB94 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAna Paula Correa Deboniๆ›พ ่Œƒ

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
5 purchases

Rush Hero Squad

One-time5
  • Carlos โ€“ Raider$0.99
  • Knox โ€“ Phantom Sniper$0.99
  • Rex โ€“ Heavy Engineer$1.99
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  • Atlas โ€“ ADS-II Sentinel$2.99
  • Corvin โ€“ Star Rover$2.99

Questions

Is Sky Raid free?
Sky Raid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rush Hero Squad free?
Rush Hero Squad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sky Raid or Rush Hero Squad have ads?
Neither Sky Raid nor Rush Hero Squad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sky Raid or Rush Hero Squad?
Sky Raid ships an update every 4 days, and Rush Hero Squad every 3 months. Most recently, Sky Raid was updated on October 14, 2026 and Rush Hero Squad on October 11, 2026.

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