Comparison

Shooty Skies vs Missile Command

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

Head to head
About

Shooty Skies

Engage in a vibrant, endless arcade shooter experience. Blast through waves of quirky enemies and unlock a vast collection of characters and weapons. Enjoy pixel-licious graphics and challenging levels for hours of fun.

Highlights
  • Endless arcade gameplay
  • Unlockable characters and sidekicks
  • Variety of weapons and upgrades
  • Pixel-licious retro graphics
  • Challenging enemy waves
  • In-game achievements
Features
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Blast, swoosh and soar your way through waves of madness, from bulk buy shopping fanatics to car throwing condors and pirate ships in Shooty Skies! Play on the go or hunker down for a serious bender. This tap-tastic endless arcade shooter provides hours of pixel-licious, neon lit, epic rainbow unicorn levels of fun! Get yourself: - Free-to-play action - Shooting the static out of those retro TV’s - Earning coin to unlock in-game loot - Hundreds of characters and dozens of sidekicks - The ultimate arsenal in bunny booping weaponry - Out of this world environments - Achievements for daaaaays - Dedicated to Sparkle Motion

About

Missile Command

Defend your bases from an endless barrage of incoming missiles in this reimagined arcade classic. Strategically launch counter-missiles, utilize powerups for an advantage, and upgrade your gameplay to achieve the highest scores. Compete globally and conquer challenging achievements.

Highlights
  • Defend bases from missile attacks
  • Launch counter-missiles
  • Utilize powerups
  • Upgrade gameplay aspects
  • Compete on global leaderboards
  • Earn achievements
Features
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Missile Command: Recharged is a re-imagining of the beloved classic with fast-paced, arcade action where players must defend their bases by blasting an endless barrage of missiles hailing from the sky. Launch counter-missiles to protect your base and target powerups to gain an edge at critical moments. Missile Command: Recharged will appeal to those that fondly remember playing the original or its many iterations, and a whole new generation of mobile gamers that are looking for fast-paced, pick-up-and play, arcade goodness. Powered Up: Don’t just target missiles – take aim at all-new powerups to survive longer with defensive measures, silo repair, or a screen-clearing special blast. Upgraded: New powerup system takes points earned and allows them to be used to upgrade all aspects of gameplay to get an edge and achieve the highest scores. Shoot for the Clouds: Compete in global online leaderboards and aim to claim bragging rights as the top missile commander. Achievements: Better yourself with each game played and work towards besting the toughest challenges! Get Augmented: Use the new augmented reality feature to project your gameplay to a virtual arcade cabinet and take your missile destruction to new heights!

Screenshots

Shooty Skies4 screens
Missile Command4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shooty Skies at 4.6 against Missile Command's 3.9. Shooty Skies also leads on ratings volume (5.6K vs 207) and review sentiment (82% vs 70%). Missile Command's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Shooty Skies sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Missile Command sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shooty Skies holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shooty Skies has 5.6K ratings behind it against 207, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Shooty Skies's written reviews are positive against 70% of Missile Command's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shooty Skies versus Missile Command: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShooty SkiesMissile Command
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.6K ratings) — better3.9 (207 ratings)
Positive reviews81.6% of reviews — better70.1% of reviews
Number of ratings5.6K — better207
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size421 MB89 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMighty GamesAtari

Customer experience

Shooty Skies

All ratings5,616 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews1,535 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral5.1%
Negative13.3%

Missile Command

All ratings206 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative21.8%
Written reviews174 reviews
Positive70.1%
Neutral7.5%
Negative22.4%

User reviews

Shooty Skies

From 5.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Challenging yet fun gameplay
  • 🚀 Addictive and engaging
  • 💫 Retro-style graphics and sound effects
  • 🎨 Variety of unique characters and enemies
  • 🕹️ Satisfying shooting mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
  • 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
  • 🔍 Difficulty distinguishing enemy projectiles
  • 🤯 Overwhelming chaos during boss battles
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay and lack of progression

Missile Command

From 207 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Nostalgic retro feel
  • 🎨 Visually appealing graphics
  • 🎶 Enjoyable soundtrack
  • 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Rapid power-up bug
  • 🔁 Limited progression after maxing out upgrades
  • 🕹️ Lack of ability to choose missile base
  • 🕰️ Difficulty ramps up too quickly

Bugs and requests

Shooty Skies

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes on iPhone X and newer devices
  • Daily missions not working as intended
  • Inability to continue after death without watching ads
  • Glitches with the prize machine and character unlocks
  • Notifications and badges not clearing properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to equip multiple weapons simultaneously
  • Custom character creation and customization options
  • Improved daily challenge system
  • Cloud save/sync functionality
  • Controller support

Missile Command

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • High scores not updating correctly
  • Occasional screen unresponsiveness

Requested features

4 requests
  • Additional levels or game modes
  • More varied enemy types and attack patterns
  • Customizable upgrade system
  • Arcade mode with no upgrades

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Shooty Skies

One-time10
  • Unlock Fuzzy Bunny$0.99
  • Unlock Crossy Chicken$0.99
  • Unlock Fish Tank$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Unlock Infotainer$0.99
  • Flying Start Pack$0.99
  • Unlock Sir Oinks-A-Lot$2.99
  • Sales Friday Pack$2.99
  • Winter Christmasland Pack$2.99
  • Munchiness Pack$2.99
  • Remove Interstitial Ads$3.99
1 purchases

Missile Command

One-time1
  • Infinite Charge$2.99

Questions

Is Shooty Skies free?
Shooty Skies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Missile Command free?
Missile Command is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shooty Skies or Missile Command?
Shooty Skies is rated higher. Shooty Skies averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Missile Command averages 3.9 from 207 ratings.
Do Shooty Skies or Missile Command have ads?
Shooty Skies shows ads; Missile Command does not.
Which is updated more often, Shooty Skies or Missile Command?
Shooty Skies ships an update fortnightly, and Missile Command fortnightly. Most recently, Shooty Skies was updated on October 20, 2026 and Missile Command on October 22, 2026.

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