# Sky Force vs Tank Atomic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sky Force at 89% against Tank Atomic's 44%. Sky Force also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 14) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Tank Atomic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). 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 Tank Atomic 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sky Force has 2.1K ratings behind it against 14, 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 44% of Tank Atomic's.

Sky Force ships an update every 2 months, Tank Atomic every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sky Force | Tank Atomic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-force/id717233547/reviews)** | [4.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tank-atomic/id944847793/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 43.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 260 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Dreams](https://appshunter.io/developer/306712040) | [Duy Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/925677680) |

## 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


### Tank Atomic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tank-atomic/id944847793)

Pilot an atomic tank through diverse levels, blasting enemies with a variety of powerful weapons. Engage in mission mode to defeat bosses or test your endurance in endless survival waves. Customize your controls and enjoy an action-packed arcade experience.

**Highlights:** Multiple weapon types (turret, missile, laser, nuke), 19 levels and two game modes (mission, survival), Boss battles in mission mode, Endless enemy waves in survival mode, Customizable controls (joystick or swipe/tap), Sound and music toggles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sky Force free?

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

### Is Tank Atomic free?

Tank Atomic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sky Force or Tank Atomic?

Sky Force is rated higher. Sky Force averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Tank Atomic averages 4.4 from 14 ratings.

### Do Sky Force or Tank Atomic have ads?

Sky Force shows ads; Tank Atomic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sky Force or Tank Atomic?

Sky Force ships an update every 2 months, and Tank Atomic every 6 months. Most recently, Sky Force was updated on November 10, 2026 and Tank Atomic on November 6, 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.*