Skyward vs Polyforge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Skyward
Embark on a serene journey through Escher-style labyrinths with simple one-tap controls. Test your reflexes in a challenging hardcore mode or aim for high scores to unlock new patterns and compete globally.
- Escher-style labyrinths
- One-tap controls
- Endless gameplay
- Dark hardcore mode
- Unlockable patterns
- Leaderboard
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A great journey to the sky starts with a single step. Through dynamic Escher-style labyrinths you will reach your inner peace in this endless one-tap-one-step game. Or push your patience and reflexes to the limit in a brand new dark hardcore mode! Tap on the screen at the right time, when the circle is above the tile, to make a step. Get higher scores to unlock new patterns and beat everyone in the leaderboard!
Polyforge
Create unique crystals by striking their sides in a specific sequence. Experience a blend of engaging gameplay, beautiful visuals, and calming soundscapes. Compete globally for the highest achieved level.
- Forge new shapes
- Strike all sides
- Avoid striking same side twice
- Simple visuals
- Serene sound design
- Global leaderboards
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Forge amazing crystals in a symphony of shapes, sound and color ◉ Forge new shapes by striking all the sides ◉ Don't strike the same side twice ◉ Simple & Beautiful visuals ◉ Atmospheric & Serene sound design ◉ Compete for the highest level in the world
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Skyward at none against Polyforge's shown. Skyward also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 28 months) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 930). Polyforge's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (94% vs 82%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Skyward sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Polyforge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Polyforge holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.7K and 930 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Skyward's written reviews are positive against 94% of Polyforge's.
Skyward ships an update every 8 days, Polyforge every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Skyward | Polyforge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (3.7K ratings) | 4.7 (930 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | 93.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.7K — better | 930 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 28 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ketchapp | ImpactBlue Studios Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Skyward
Polyforge
User reviews
Skyward
From 3.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Challenging and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and relaxing design
- 💡 Unique 3D perspective mechanic
- 🎨 Beautiful and dynamic visuals
Room to improve
- 🔍 Unclear gameplay instructions
- 🔋 Frequent ads disrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Reported performance issues and glitches
- 🤔 Concerns about similarity to Monument Valley
Polyforge
From 930 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Relaxing and soothing
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and colors
- 🎶 Calming and enjoyable music
- ⏱️ Simple and easy to play
- 🎯 Challenging and addictive gameplay
Room to improve
- 🔁 Repetitive shapes and patterns
- 🎨 Some color combinations hard to see
- ⚠️ Difficulty can be frustrating at times
Bugs and requests
Skyward
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezing or crashing on some devices
- Ads causing lags and disrupting gameplay
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Add a pause button
- Provide an option to remove ads
- Improve onboarding and tutorial
- Introduce more gameplay modes and challenges
Polyforge
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional freezing or crashing
- Issues with ad playback
Requested features
3 requests- More diverse shapes and patterns
- Difficulty settings or modes
- Ability to customize color schemes
In-app purchases
Skyward
- Remove Ads$0.99
Polyforge
- Remove Ads$0.99
