# Sky Force vs Chicken Invaders 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sky Force at 89% against Chicken Invaders 2's 53%. Sky Force also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 38 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Chicken Invaders 2's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sky Force sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Chicken Invaders 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sky Force holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sky Force has 2.1K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Sky Force's written reviews are positive against 53% of Chicken Invaders 2's.

Sky Force ships an update every 2 months, Chicken Invaders 2 every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sky Force | Chicken Invaders 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-force/id717233547/reviews)** | [4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicken-invaders-2/id1010871677/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 52.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 38 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 260 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Dreams Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306712040) | [InterAction studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/460426907) |

## What reviewers say

### Sky Force

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-force/id717233547)

Experience a classic arcade shooter reborn with stunning 3D graphics and intuitive touch controls. Upgrade your ship, battle intense bosses, and compete in weekly tournaments against other players. Rescue fallen pilots for rewards and achieve victory in this action-packed scrolling shooter.

**Highlights:** Stunning 3D graphics, Intuitive touchscreen controls, Powerful ship upgrade system, Weekly player tournaments, Rescue fallen pilots for rewards, Multiple boss battles, In-game achievements

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Precious Cargo | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ads Removal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Plane Generator | $3.99 | one-time |
| SX2 - Star Doubler | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and sound
- 💎 Challenging but rewarding
- 🎮 Classic arcade-style shooter
- 🔋 Offline playable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- ⏱️ Slow progression and long upgrade times
- 💰 Grindy to progress without in-app purchases
- 👎 Controls can be frustrating on mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch for some users
- Saved progress not syncing across devices
- Ads not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Controller support
- Ability to reset progress
- Customization options for the ship


### Chicken Invaders 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicken-invaders-2/id1010871677)

Defend the solar system from an organized chicken invasion across multiple planets. Engage in fast-paced arcade combat, dodging eggs and collecting power-ups to upgrade your spaceship. Save humanity from becoming part of a galactic chicken restaurant's menu.

**Highlights:** Save the solar system, Fight invading chickens, Journey to each planet, Advance through waves, Avoid falling eggs, Collect power-ups, Fast-paced arcade action, One or two players

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full game unlock | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sky Force free?

Sky Force is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chicken Invaders 2 free?

Chicken Invaders 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sky Force or Chicken Invaders 2?

Sky Force is rated higher. Sky Force averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Chicken Invaders 2 averages 4.3 from 43 ratings.

### Do Sky Force or Chicken Invaders 2 have ads?

Both Sky Force and Chicken Invaders 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sky Force or Chicken Invaders 2?

Sky Force ships an update every 2 months, and Chicken Invaders 2 every 38 months. Most recently, Sky Force was updated on September 30, 2026 and Chicken Invaders 2 on September 19, 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.*