Comparison

Sky Troops vs Aerial Raider

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

Head to head
About

Sky Troops

Pilot a steampunk plane in this cartoon-style scrolling shooter. Engage in intense aerial combat, dodge enemy attacks, and unleash bombs to defeat waves of foes. Upgrade your aircraft or unlock new planes with collected energy to face challenging bosses and enjoy thrilling gameplay.

Highlights
  • Control steampunk planes
  • Fight waves of enemies
  • Upgrade and unlock planes
  • Six distinctive fighter choices
  • Multiple upgrade levels per fighter
  • Challenging boss battles
Features
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Welcome to a great cartoon-art scrolling shooter game! You as a player can control the steampunk plane and fight with waves of enemies flying at you. Avoid their attack! Shoot and drop the bomb to kill the enemy as many as you can. Gather enough energy so that you can upgrade your plane, or unlock more powerful new planes. Drag the plane to move, double-click, or press the bomb icon to use the bombs. Game Features: 1. Six distinctive fighters for your choice. 2. Each fighter has three levels that keep you constantly strong. 3. Rich levels make you unable to stop. 3. Different styles of boss waiting for your challenge. 4. Extremely cool barrage stimulates your nerves.

About

Aerial Raider

Engage in thrilling vertical space combat with a powerful spaceship. Master tilt or joystick controls to blast alien ships, dodge asteroids, and survive intense battles. Explore a unique playable arcade menu with unlockable secrets and mini-games.

Highlights
  • Vertical scrolling space shooter
  • Tilt or digital joystick controls
  • Playable arcade menu with mini-games
  • Power-ups and spaceship upgrades
  • Leaderboard support
  • Unlockable ships and gear
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Dive into the chaos of the cosmos with Aerial Raider, a thrilling space shooter inspired by classic arcade games and powered by modern gameplay. Take flight in your powerful spaceship, maneuver through asteroid fields, battle alien ships, and survive deep in outer space as you chase the ultimate high score. With its vertical-scrolling action and tilt-based controls, Aerial Raider brings the pulse-pounding thrill of top-down shooters right to your fingertips. Tilt, Tap, and Blast Aerial Raider defaults to tilt controls, making full use of your device’s motion sensors for immersive gameplay. Glide through meteor storms and enemy waves just by moving your phone. Do you prefer something more traditional? Switch to the digital joystick and enjoy a tactical shooter experience with arcade precision. It’s fast, intuitive, and deeply satisfying. Whether you're a SkyForce veteran or a newcomer to vertical games, Aerial Raider gives you responsive, arcade-style controls that adapt to your play style. Survive the Space War – Score High or Get Destroyed Enter the space war as a lone pilot with one goal: survive and skyrocket your score! Blast enemy ships, dodge incoming fire, and pick up power-ups to upgrade your spaceship mid-battle. As you progress through this space survival challenge, you'll encounter monster galaxy bosses, asteroid belts, and swarms of drones. Playable Arcade Menu – Not Just a Menu, a Game Aerial Raider takes retro inspiration to the next level with a fully playable arcade menu! Navigate through a vibrant space sandbox arcade room filled with interactive elements, unlock secrets, and launch mini-games using glowing arcade buttons. Think of it as your Galaxy Play station—interactive, engaging, and packed with surprises. Strategy Mini-Games – Expand Beyond Shooting Key Features High-octane space shooter gameplay with vertical scrolling Classic rocket games vibe with spaceship battles and tilt or joystick options space war where you fight for survival and leaderboard dominance 4 unique experiences: main game + 3 strategy games inside the arcade Immersive space sandbox environment with a playable arcade menu Designed for fans of SkyVector, Spire Blast, and classic arcade games Game Center support for scores, achievements, and leaderboards Unlock special ships and gear with high scores and hidden challenges For Fans Of: Space games, ariel rider, spaceship games, and epic space survival missions Wuthering Waves, Star Wars Hunters, and epic sci-fi action Top-down shooters, offline shooters, and plane fighter games Planet Destroyer arcade challenges and classic bombastic gameplay Ships and rockets, tactical space battles, and galaxy domination Download Aerial Raider now and begin your journey through the stars. Master the art of battle, lead your fleet to victory, and carve your name into the cosmos!Behind the arcade hub lie three additional games, each one a strategy-style experience built to challenge your brain as much as your reflexes.

Screenshots

Sky Troops4 screens
Aerial Raider4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Aerial Raider at 5.0 against Sky Troops's 4.3. Aerial Raider also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Sky Troops sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Aerial Raider sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aerial Raider holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 11 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sky Troops ships an update every 11 months, Aerial Raider every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sky Troops versus Aerial Raider: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSky TroopsAerial Raider
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings)5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings711 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB1.9 GB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperTang Cho manHappy Bastards Studios LLC

Customer experience

Sky Troops

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

Aerial Raider

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sky Troops

One-time3
  • 5 Bombs$0.99
  • 100 Energy$1.99
  • 200 Energy$2.99
3 purchases

Aerial Raider

One-time3
  • Small Crystal Pack$1.99
  • Medium Crystal Pack$4.99
  • Big Crystal Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Sky Troops free?
Sky Troops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aerial Raider free?
Aerial Raider is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sky Troops or Aerial Raider?
Aerial Raider is rated higher. Sky Troops averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Aerial Raider averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.
Do Sky Troops or Aerial Raider have ads?
Both Sky Troops and Aerial Raider show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sky Troops or Aerial Raider?
Sky Troops ships an update every 11 months, and Aerial Raider every 4 days. Most recently, Sky Troops was updated on October 24, 2026 and Aerial Raider on October 16, 2026.

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