Rocket Launcher vs Rocket Sky!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rocket Launcher
Tap buttons in the correct sequence and angle to launch rockets into orbit. Steer your rocket slightly by tilting your device to ensure a safe and successful launch.
- Precise button sequence input
- Angle adjustment for launch
- Device tilt steering
- Orbital launch simulation
- Challenging gameplay
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Launching a rocket is not an easy job. It must be done with perfect accuracy or consequences could be fatal. This requires tons of mathematical calculations... in real life. But in this game, you just need to tap the buttons in the right order and at a good angle so your rocket can be launched into the orbit safely. You can steer the rocket a bit by turning your device to the sides which may save you a few launch attempts. Good launching! ;)
Rocket Sky!
Tap and hold to launch your rocket, managing heat to avoid overheating. Upgrade your rocket to reach new heights, break records, and explore diverse planets. Unlock new rockets and enjoy a colorful 2D space adventure.
- Tap and hold to launch
- Manage rocket heat
- Rocket upgrades
- Explore new planets
- Unlock rockets
- Colorful 2D design
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Tap and hold the screen to launch your rocket as far as you can, but make sure not to overheat, otherwise it's game over! Upgrade your rocket to reach new heights, break records and explore new planets. Space is waiting for you! Rocket Sky! features: Simple and addictive gameplay Numerous upgrades to keep you exploring Variety of planets and rockets to unlock Colourful 2D design SUBSCRIBE TO ROCKET SKY! Subscribe to Rocket Sky! for all of the following benefits: * Receive x2 Earnings * Get the Monster Truck * No Ads, which removes non-optional adverts from the game SUBSCRIPTIONS INFORMATION: Rocket Sky! VIP Membership access offers two membership options: 1) A weekly subscription costing $5.49 per week after a 3 day FREE trial period. 2) A monthly subscription costing $14.49 per month. After buying this subscription, you will unlock; x2 earnings for your in game currency on all your flights, the monster truck which will give you an extra boost on every flight, and receive no ads, which removes non-optional ads from the game. This is an auto-renewable subscription. The payment is charged to your account after confirmation. The subscription is renewed unless you unsubscribe 24 hours before the period ends. Your account will also be charged for renewal The price notes are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may change and actual charges may be converted to local currency. End of trial and subscription renewal: - The payment is charged to your iTunes account after a confirmation of purchase - The subscription is renewed unless you unsubscribe 24 hours before the end of the current period - The account will be charged for renewal 24 hours before the end of the current period at the standard cost of the weekly subscription - The user may manage the subscription and auto-renewal by accessing the user's account settings after purchase in the store - No cancellation of the current subscription is permitted during the active subscription period - Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when the subscription is purchased Cancelling a trial or subscription: - In order to cancel a subscription during the free trial period you need to cancel it through your account in the Store. This must be done at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period to avoid being charged. http://privacy.servers.kwalee.com/privacy/RocketSkyEULA.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Rocket Sky! at 4.5 against Rocket Launcher's 3.9. Rocket Sky! also leads on ratings volume (108K vs 45) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). Rocket Launcher's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 17%) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Rocket Sky! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 7 days. Rocket Launcher asks for nothing beyond the download.
Rocket Sky! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rocket Sky! has 108K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Rocket Launcher's written reviews are positive against 17% of Rocket Sky!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Rocket Launcher ships an update every 7 months, Rocket Sky! every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rocket Launcher | Rocket Sky! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (45 ratings) | 4.5 (108K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews — better | 17.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 45 | 108K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 267 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Exevio Ltd. | Kwalee Ltd |
Customer experience
Rocket Launcher
Rocket Sky!
Bugs and requests
Rocket Launcher
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Rocket Sky!
Reported bugs
3 issues- Freezing and crashing after watching ads
- Inconsistent rocket performance and height
- Upgrade options not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Offline play mode
- More planets and rocket variety
- Reduced advertisement frequency
- Ability to permanently remove ads
In-app purchases
Rocket Launcher
No in-app purchases
Rocket Sky!
- VIP MEMBERSHIP3 Days trial$5.497 Days
- MONTHLY VIP MEMBERSHIP$14.491 Month
- Special Event2 variants$0.99
- Remove Ads3 variants$2.99
- Explorer's Pack$9.99
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- Explorer's Pack$24.99
Questions
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