# Sky Force vs Wind Wings

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sky Force at 2.1K against Wind Wings's 274. Wind Wings's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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 Wind Wings sells 24 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 4.7 for Wind Wings. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sky Force has 2.1K ratings behind it against 274, 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 82% of Wind Wings's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sky Force | Wind Wings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-force/id717233547/reviews) | **[4.7 (274 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-wings-space-shooter/id1498160180/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 274 |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 81.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 260 MB | 218 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) | [Gcenter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473786034) |

## 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


### Wind Wings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-wings-space-shooter/id1498160180)

Pilot a spaceship through a futuristic galaxy to defend Earth from alien invaders. Engage in intense shoot 'em up battles with customizable warships, powerful upgrades, and a variety of challenging monsters across diverse cosmic maps.

**Highlights:** Two types of spaceships with unique properties, Sophisticated monster designs with varied attacks, Constantly updated rounds with new challenges, Customizable warships with different ammunition, Support assistants to boost combat ability, Upgrade attack power, speed, and use special equipment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DISCOVERY PACKAGE | $0.99 | one-time |
| GCOIN X20 | $0.99 | one-time |
| PLUS 3 DAY PREMIUM | $0.99 | one-time |
| CAPTAIN'S PAY | $0.99 | one-time |
| VIP PACK 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| BEGINNER PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| SPECIAL PACK 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| GEM 850 | $1.99 | one-time |
| UNLOCK ZONE NOW | $1.99 | one-time |
| BEGGINER PACK 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| GCOIN X90 | $3.99 | one-time |
| BOSS VICTORY | $4.99 | one-time |
| COMBO | $4.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM FOR SEVERAL DAYS | $4.99 | one-time |
| GIFT LOGIN X2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| SPECIAL PACK 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| GEM 3650 | $7.99 | one-time |
| GALAXY VICTORY | $9.99 | one-time |
| NEW BATTLE PASS | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| GEM 9500 | $19.99 | one-time |
| FOREVER PREMIUM | $19.99 | one-time |
| GEM 25000 | $39.99 | one-time |
| SELECT 4 | $54.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sky Force free?

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

### Is Wind Wings free?

Wind Wings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sky Force or Wind Wings?

Wind Wings is rated higher. Sky Force averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Wind Wings averages 4.7 from 274 ratings.

### Do Sky Force or Wind Wings have ads?

Both Sky Force and Wind Wings show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sky Force or Wind Wings?

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