# Sky Force vs Space Bang

The clearest difference is ads: Space Bang at none against Sky Force's shown. Space Bang also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Sky Force's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 74). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sky Force sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Space Bang sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sky Force against 4.6 for Space Bang. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sky Force has 2.1K ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Sky Force's written reviews are positive against 84% of Space Bang's.

Sky Force ships an update every 2 months, Space Bang monthly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sky Force | Space Bang |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-force/id717233547/reviews)** | [4.6 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-bang/id1072777731/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 74 |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 83.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 260 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Dreams Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306712040) | [Part Time Monkey Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040083241) |

## 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


### Space Bang

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-bang/id1072777731)

Embark on an epic space adventure to defeat an Evil Overlord and save the galaxy. Pilot your ship through stunning cosmic environments, blasting asteroids and enemies with powerful upgrades. Compete with friends and unlock achievements in this thrilling shoot 'em up.

**Highlights:** Explore 10 beautiful galaxies, Upgrade guns and gear, Battle diverse obstacles and enemies, Sync progress with iCloud Backup, Engage with a unique story, Compete on leaderboards and earn achievements

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Shards | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shard Doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Continue Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Shards | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Shards | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Shards | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🎮 Addictive
- ✨ Amazing artwork
- 🎶 Love the music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant lag
- 🐛 Stuttering makes it unplayable
- ⚠️ Red meteor things are difficult
- ⚖️ Currency system unbalanced
- 🔄 Need to replay levels repeatedly

**Reported bugs**

- Lag
- Stuttering
- Red meteor things are difficult to get around

**Requested features**

- More shards earned as levels progress
- More customization for the ship
- Add health packages
- Remove advertising (paid option)
- Faster availability of weapon upgrades


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sky Force free?

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

### Is Space Bang free?

Space Bang is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sky Force or Space Bang?

Sky Force is rated higher. Sky Force averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Space Bang averages 4.6 from 74 ratings.

### Do Sky Force or Space Bang have ads?

Sky Force shows ads; Space Bang does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sky Force or Space Bang?

Sky Force ships an update every 2 months, and Space Bang monthly. Most recently, Sky Force was updated on October 20, 2026 and Space Bang on October 20, 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.*