# SkySwings vs Fly Challenge

SkySwings and Fly Challenge both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of SkySwings's written reviews are positive against 27% of Fly Challenge's. SkySwings also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 20). Fly Challenge's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 25) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 13 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fly Challenge sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. SkySwings asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for SkySwings against 4.2 for Fly Challenge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fly Challenge has 1.3K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of SkySwings's written reviews are positive against 27% of Fly Challenge's.

SkySwings ships an update every 13 months, Fly Challenge every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkySwings | Fly Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyswings/id714612411/reviews) | [4.2 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-challenge-plane-simulator/id6503700864/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.1% of reviews** | 26.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 400 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [takuya ori](https://appshunter.io/developer/449472183) | [Freeplay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232320673) |

## What reviewers say

### SkySwings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyswings/id714612411)

Test your reflexes in this engaging one-tap jumping game. Swing through challenging levels, aim for high scores on leaderboards, and master different game modes to see how far and fast you can go.

**Highlights:** One-tap jumping controls, Double-jump mechanic, Hang onto platforms and trees, Normal Mode: Go as far as possible, Time Attack Modes: Clear distances quickly, Unlockable game modes, Continue game with Gold

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Fly Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-challenge-plane-simulator/id6503700864)

Build and race custom airplanes in this high-flying simulator. Master speed, customize parts, and perform extreme landings to become the top pilot. Experience thrilling aerial races and progress to advanced aircraft.

**Highlights:** Build and customize airplanes, Compete in high-speed races, Master extreme landings, Merge plane parts for speed, Earn money and expand fleet, Realistic flight simulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Massive Earning | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Milestone | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Ticket | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Rain | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Rain | $3.99 | one-time |
| No-Ads one time offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Gems Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Skip it! | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Ticket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium coin pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Richie Pilot | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Ticket | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Pilot | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 💡 Great for travel
- 🚀 Easy to dominate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Impossible volcano/lava level
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔋 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible ceiling on volcano/lava level
- Plane gets stuck and can't progress
- Game progress gets lost or reset

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Fix the impossible volcano/lava level
- Reduce the number of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkySwings free?

SkySwings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Fly Challenge free?

Fly Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SkySwings or Fly Challenge?

SkySwings and Fly Challenge are both rated 4.2 out of 5 on the App Store, from 25 and 1.3K ratings respectively.

### Do SkySwings or Fly Challenge have ads?

Both SkySwings and Fly Challenge show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SkySwings or Fly Challenge?

SkySwings ships an update every 13 months, and Fly Challenge every 5 months. Most recently, SkySwings was updated on October 19, 2026 and Fly Challenge on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*