# Sky Force vs Missile Command

The clearest difference is rating: Sky Force at 4.7 against Missile Command's 3.9. Sky Force also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 70%) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 206). Missile Command's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sky Force sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Missile Command 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 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sky Force has 2.1K ratings behind it against 206, 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 70% of Missile Command's.

Sky Force ships an update every 2 months, Missile Command fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sky Force | Missile Command |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-force/id717233547/reviews)** | [3.9 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/missile-command-recharged/id1494023721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 206 |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 70.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 260 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Dreams Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306712040) | [Atari](https://appshunter.io/developer/291286181) |

## 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


### Missile Command

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/missile-command-recharged/id1494023721)

Defend your bases from an endless barrage of incoming missiles in this reimagined arcade classic. Strategically launch counter-missiles, utilize powerups for an advantage, and upgrade your gameplay to achieve the highest scores. Compete globally and conquer challenging achievements.

**Highlights:** Defend bases from missile attacks, Launch counter-missiles, Utilize powerups, Upgrade gameplay aspects, Compete on global leaderboards, Earn achievements

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Infinite Charge | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic retro feel
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics
- 🎶 Enjoyable soundtrack
- 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Rapid power-up bug
- 🔁 Limited progression after maxing out upgrades
- 🕹️ Lack of ability to choose missile base
- 🕰️ Difficulty ramps up too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- High scores not updating correctly
- Occasional screen unresponsiveness

**Requested features**

- Additional levels or game modes
- More varied enemy types and attack patterns
- Customizable upgrade system
- Arcade mode with no upgrades


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sky Force free?

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

### Is Missile Command free?

Missile Command is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sky Force or Missile Command?

Sky Force is rated higher. Sky Force averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Missile Command averages 3.9 from 206 ratings.

### Do Sky Force or Missile Command have ads?

Sky Force shows ads; Missile Command does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sky Force or Missile Command?

Sky Force ships an update every 2 months, and Missile Command fortnightly. Most recently, Sky Force was updated on September 30, 2026 and Missile Command on September 3, 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.*