# Sky Force vs Mach Jumper

The clearest difference is ads: Mach Jumper at none against Sky Force's shown. Mach Jumper also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Sky Force's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 10). On price, review sentiment, 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 Mach Jumper sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mach Jumper holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sky Force has 2.1K ratings behind it against 10, 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 92% of Mach Jumper's.

Sky Force ships an update every 2 months, Mach Jumper monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sky Force | Mach Jumper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-force/id717233547/reviews) | **[4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mach-jumper/id829492860/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | **91.9% 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 | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Dreams](https://appshunter.io/developer/306712040) | [D&D Dream Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/338533084) |

## 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


### Mach Jumper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mach-jumper/id829492860)

Engage in a fast-paced jump game with action-packed levels. Utilize powerful characters, pets, and weapons to defeat enemies and bosses. Upgrade abilities to move faster and stronger through challenging stages.

**Highlights:** 3 distinct characters and pets, Variety of items and weapons, Multiple game stages with unique scaffolding, Challenging bosses with diverse attack patterns, Three-step jump and dash mechanics, Jet board for fast movement, Multi-player via Game Center and Bluetooth

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30,000 Coins. | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 180,000 Coins. | $4.99 | one-time |
| 400,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 850,000 Coins. | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2,300,000 Coins. | $49.99 | one-time |
| 5,000,000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sky Force free?

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

### Is Mach Jumper free?

Mach Jumper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sky Force or Mach Jumper?

Mach Jumper is rated higher. Sky Force averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Mach Jumper averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do Sky Force or Mach Jumper have ads?

Sky Force shows ads; Mach Jumper does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sky Force or Mach Jumper?

Sky Force ships an update every 2 months, and Mach Jumper monthly. Most recently, Sky Force was updated on September 26, 2026 and Mach Jumper 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.*