# Sky Force vs Inferno 2

The clearest difference is price: Sky Force at Free against Inferno 2's $2.99. Sky Force also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 145). Inferno 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Sky Force is free to download; Inferno 2 costs $2.99 up front. Sky Force sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Inferno 2 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 Inferno 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sky Force has 2.1K ratings behind it against 145, 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 91% of Inferno 2's.

Sky Force ships an update every 2 months, Inferno 2 every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sky Force | Inferno 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-force/id717233547/reviews)** | [4.6 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inferno-2/id888166669/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 145 |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 260 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Dreams Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306712040) | [Radiangames](https://appshunter.io/developer/499624086) |

## 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


### Inferno 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inferno-2/id888166669)

Engage in intense twin-stick action in this sequel to a critically-acclaimed RPG/shooter. Explore over 80 levels with a vast arsenal of weapons, extensive upgrades, and challenging enemies. Experience customizable controls and multiple difficulty settings for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** 80+ atmospheric levels, Extensive weapon arsenal and upgrade system, Customizable touch controls and MFi controller support, Multiple difficulty levels, New Game+ mode, Over 50 enemy types, Secrets to discover

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Stunning retro-style graphics with Tron aesthetic
- 🎵 Excellent electronic soundtrack and audio design
- ⚡ Smooth, fluid controls and mechanics
- 💰 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive enemy variety and level design
- 🎮 Controls feel tight for some players
- 😴 Can become monotonous after extended play
- 📱 UI scaling issues on smaller devices (iPhone, iPad mini)
- 🎮 Too many touch-based inputs causing confusion

**Reported bugs**

- UI display scaling issues on iPad mini and smaller screens
- Screen positioning problems with notch and home bar interference
- MFi controller not working despite claimed support
- Missile button non-functional in special missions
- Audio/music not playing after iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More enemy ship variety (crab-style, motherships)
- Level selection/replay functionality
- Survival/wave mode
- More boss battle variants with progressive difficulty


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sky Force free?

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

### Is Inferno 2 free?

Inferno 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sky Force or Inferno 2?

Sky Force is rated higher. Sky Force averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Inferno 2 averages 4.6 from 145 ratings.

### Do Sky Force or Inferno 2 have ads?

Sky Force shows ads; Inferno 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sky Force or Inferno 2?

Sky Force ships an update every 2 months, and Inferno 2 every 8 months. Most recently, Sky Force was updated on October 20, 2026 and Inferno 2 on October 17, 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.*