Comparison

Skyturns vs Ice Scream United

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Skyturns

Master the skies in this skill-based runner game with dynamic speed and puzzle elements. Explore 7 chapters with over 70 levels, collect hidden items, and race to the flag. Features a level editor for creating and sharing your own challenges.

Highlights
  • Skill-based parkour gameplay
  • Dynamic speed mechanics
  • Minimalistic graphics
  • Puzzle elements in levels
  • Collectibles and power-ups
  • 7 chapters with over 70 levels
  • In-game and web level editor
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How did you get up here in the sky? Nobody knows. Who is that guy with the hat? Nobody knows. Practice hard and learn how to master the skies in this skill based runner game! Look in front of you and use the slopes to gain more speed. Get to the flag as fast as possible. Why? Because it's fun! JUST ANOTHER RUNNER GAME… What? No! + Physics are great! + Speed is dynamic – you can reach extremely high speeds! + Minimalistic graphics – meditative playing + Use your brain - puzzle elements in some levels! + Find all the mushi - very useful to have for various reasons! + Find cool items - like magical cloaks and shoes that create dust + 7 chapters - 80 levels - can you get to the end? + Includes 7 bonus worlds (Mushi Worlds) - packed with mushi! + Great to speedrun - play the levels over and over again, there is always a way to get more speed and improve your best time! SOUNDTRACK Guitar music soundtrack! The longer you run, the more layers of the music you get. Put on your headphones! THANKS Skyturns is inspired by cult game Elasto Mania (credit is where credit is due) We made a game that we love to play ourselves! Download now and try for yourself!

About

Ice Scream United

Experience thrilling online multiplayer as either a survivor or a hunter. Cooperate with friends to escape a factory or track them down as the formidable Rod. Customize characters and climb the ranks in this action-packed horror game.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer with 5 players
  • Play as survivors or Rod
  • Unique character talents and abilities
  • Character customization with 30+ skins
  • Ranked play and leaderboards
  • Private rooms for friends
  • Live match spectating
Features
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Will you escape with your friends or hunt them down as Rod? Ice Scream's online multiplayer is back, fully rebuilt! A lightning strike has freed J., Charlie, Lis and Mike in Rod's factory. Four players team up to fix the van and escape, while a fifth plays as Rod. PLAY AS THE KIDS - Every kid has a job and a unique talent. - The radar shows your target, how far it is and which floor it's on. - Rescue your friends from the ice block before time runs out. - Stun Rod with KNetwork weapons or tip shelves onto him. - Warn your team with quick messages like "Rod is here!" PLAY AS ROD - Get close to a kid to catch them. But if they break free, you're stunned! - Feed the kids ice cream until they freeze. - Use your Freeze and Radar abilities, and follow footprints and noises. SHOW OFF YOUR STYLE - More than 30 3D skins for Rod and the four kids. - Stand out in the waiting room, during the match and on the final podium. - Your KNetwork skins are ready to wear, so keep growing your collection across games. WAYS TO PLAY - Public matches with people at your level. - Private rooms: invite friends with a code and choose who plays Rod. - Live: watch other players' matches. - Tutorial and Practice to learn the basics. CLIMB THE RANKS - Rise from Bronze to Legend and compare yourself with the best in the rankings. - Preseason: play now and become a Pioneer before it ends. REBUILT FROM THE GROUND UP - Smoother matches, with up to 120 FPS on compatible screens. - New lighting, animations, music and voices. - Automatic reconnection to get back into your match. KEPLERIANS NETWORK: PLAY. CONNECT. PROGRESS. Keplerians Network connects your Ice Scream experience and gives you new ways to play, progress and interact with other players. - Friends: add other players, manage friend requests, follow their activity and join their rooms. - Leaderboards: see how you rank globally, locally and among your friends. - Player Profiles: build your profile, track your stats and discover your friends' progress. - Connected Progress: play across connected Ice Scream games and unlock rewards. - Events: take part in limited-time events, complete special challenges and earn rewards across KNetwork games. - Skin Shop: unlock and equip skins to customize Rod and the kids. - Rewards & Customization: earn Kepler Coins, unlock profile cosmetics and personalize your experience. GO PREMIUM Take your Ice Scream experience even further with Premium: - No ads: play without interruptions. - Double Kepler Coins while playing. - Monthly exclusive gifts including Horror Coins, cosmetics and more. Play with headphones for the best experience. We regularly update Ice Scream with new features and improvements. Thanks for playing! Have questions? Visit our FAQ: https://keplerians.com/keplerians-network/ Are you a parent of a young Keplerians player? Find everything you need to keep their adventure safe and fun: https://keplerians.com/parents-guide/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Skyturns4 screens
Ice Scream United4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ice Scream United at Free against Skyturns's $4.99. Ice Scream United also leads on ratings volume (373 vs 20). Skyturns's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Ice Scream United is free to download; Skyturns costs $4.99 up front. Ice Scream United sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Skyturns asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Skyturns holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ice Scream United has 373 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skyturns ships an update every 3 weeks, Ice Scream United every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Skyturns versus Ice Scream United: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyturnsIce Scream United
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (20 ratings) — better4.2 (373 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings20373 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB565 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJoakim TallKEPLERIANS SL

Customer experience

Skyturns

All ratings20 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Ice Scream United

All ratings371 ratings
Positive78.7%
Neutral7.3%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews168 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Skyturns

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ice Scream United

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Freezing during loading screens
  • Inability to join public servers
  • Inconsistent collision detection
  • Desync issues between players

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more maps and locations
  • Implement voice chat
  • Introduce character customization
  • Balance gameplay between Rod and children
  • Add more game modes and difficulty levels

In-app purchases

None

Skyturns

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Ice Scream United

One-time10
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Count Pumpkula Trap$5.99
  • Gift 30 Days Premium$8.49
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  • 4500 Kepler Coins$16.99
  • Mr. Hallowmeat Skin$16.99
  • Halloween Ice Demon Skin$16.99
  • 9200 Kepler Coins$33.99
  • Halloween Skins Mega Pack$33.99
  • Halloween 2025 Skins Pack$50.99
  • Gift 1 Year Premium$70.99

Questions

Is Skyturns free?
Skyturns costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ice Scream United free?
Ice Scream United is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Skyturns or Ice Scream United?
Skyturns is rated higher. Skyturns averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Ice Scream United averages 4.2 from 373 ratings.
Do Skyturns or Ice Scream United have ads?
Ice Scream United shows ads; Skyturns does not.
Which is updated more often, Skyturns or Ice Scream United?
Skyturns ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ice Scream United every 2 months. Most recently, Skyturns was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ice Scream United on November 8, 2026.

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