# Sky Force vs SUPER SIDEKICKS ACA NEOGEO

Sky Force and SUPER SIDEKICKS ACA NEOGEO both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Sky Force's written reviews are positive against 31% of SUPER SIDEKICKS ACA NEOGEO's. Sky Force also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 27 months). SUPER SIDEKICKS ACA NEOGEO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Sky Force is free to download; SUPER SIDEKICKS ACA NEOGEO costs $3.99 up front. Sky Force sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SUPER SIDEKICKS ACA NEOGEO asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sky Force against 4.6 for SUPER SIDEKICKS ACA NEOGEO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sky Force has 2.1K ratings behind it against 9, 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 31% of SUPER SIDEKICKS ACA NEOGEO's.

Sky Force ships an update every 2 months, SUPER SIDEKICKS ACA NEOGEO every 27 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sky Force | SUPER SIDEKICKS ACA NEOGEO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-force/id717233547/reviews)** | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-sidekicks-aca-neogeo/id1607800886/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 27 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#146** |
| Size | 260 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Dreams](https://appshunter.io/developer/306712040) | [SNK CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/343539874) |

## 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


### SUPER SIDEKICKS ACA NEOGEO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-sidekicks-aca-neogeo/id1607800886)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Experience a classic 1992 soccer simulation with realistic graphics and gameplay. Compete against global teams, aim for the Champion Cup, and enjoy modern features like online rankings, quick saves, and customizable controls.

**Highlights:** Realistic 1992 soccer simulation, Compete for the Champion Cup, Online ranking modes, Quick save/load functionality, Virtual pad customization, Reproduced NEOGEO difficulty and look

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sky Force free?

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

### Is SUPER SIDEKICKS ACA NEOGEO free?

SUPER SIDEKICKS ACA NEOGEO costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sky Force or SUPER SIDEKICKS ACA NEOGEO?

Sky Force is rated higher. Sky Force averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while SUPER SIDEKICKS ACA NEOGEO averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do Sky Force or SUPER SIDEKICKS ACA NEOGEO have ads?

Sky Force shows ads; SUPER SIDEKICKS ACA NEOGEO does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sky Force or SUPER SIDEKICKS ACA NEOGEO?

Sky Force ships an update every 2 months, and SUPER SIDEKICKS ACA NEOGEO every 27 months. Most recently, Sky Force was updated on October 30, 2026 and SUPER SIDEKICKS ACA NEOGEO on October 30, 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.*