# Gunship Sequel vs Sky On Fire 1940

Gunship Sequel and Sky On Fire 1940 both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Sky On Fire 1940's written reviews are positive against 79% of Gunship Sequel's. Gunship Sequel's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 2.2K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gunship Sequel sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Sky On Fire 1940 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Gunship Sequel against 4.5 for Sky On Fire 1940. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gunship Sequel has 14K ratings behind it against 2.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Gunship Sequel's written reviews are positive against 91% of Sky On Fire 1940's.

Gunship Sequel ships an update every 3 weeks, Sky On Fire 1940 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gunship Sequel | Sky On Fire 1940 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunship-sequel-ww2/id999141306/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-on-fire-1940/id1617460156/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | 79.1% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.5 GB | 451 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [PNTK, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/999141305) | [Vinh-San Bernaud](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617460158) |

## What reviewers say

### Gunship Sequel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunship-sequel-ww2/id999141306)

Experience realistic combat flight simulation with detailed cockpits and carrier operations. Engage in multiplayer battles across historical maps from World War II, including the new Europe theater. Choose from arcade, historic, or realistic game modes.

**Highlights:** Realistic combat flight simulation, 360-degree detailed cockpits, Carrier operations, Multi-player battles, Arcade, historic, and realistic modes, WW2 historical maps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Supporter Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Supporter Subscription | $15.99 | per year |
| Ad Free | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Gold Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Large Gold Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Gold Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Very Large Gold Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Large Gold Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Super Large Gold Package | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent mobile WW2 flight simulator
- 🤩 Amazing plane models and details
- 👍 Realistic flight mechanics
- 🤖 Challenging AI opponents
- 🎮 Variety of game modes (Arcade, Historical, Realistic)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-win model with expensive planes
- 🔒 Limited ability to earn in-game currency
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay on limited maps
- 🇺🇸 American aircraft bias, lacking diversity

**Reported bugs**

- Planes randomly exploding or stalling
- Inconsistent flight controls and sensitivity
- Progression issues with lost progress/purchases

**Requested features**

- Add more heavy bombers (B-17, Lancaster, etc.)
- Expand tech trees for other nations (USSR, UK, Italy)
- Implement cross-play and co-op multiplayer
- Introduce a single-player campaign mode
- Improve damage models and physics


### Sky On Fire 1940

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-on-fire-1940/id1617460156)

Experience World War II aerial combat in this realistic flight simulator. Engage in dogfights across iconic battles, fly legendary aircraft, and even manage your crew. Create custom scenarios and capture stunning aerial photos.

**Highlights:** WW2 flight simulation, Playable nations: Germany, France, England, Italy, Fly legendary aircraft, Multicrew control, Mission editor, Photo mode, Realistic physics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bf 110 C-6 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spitfire Mk.I (canons) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Workshop Access | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sky On Fire 1944 | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic flight physics
- 👍 Detailed aircraft models
- 👍 Satisfying damage effects
- 👍 Intuitive controls
- 👍 Educational and immersive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent hit registration
- 🐛 AI pilots crashing frequently
- 🐛 Disappearing UI controls
- 🐛 Buggy landing gear
- 🐛 Planes diving to low altitudes

**Reported bugs**

- Planes clipping through each other
- Crashes and freezes during gameplay
- Issues with restoring in-app purchases
- Glitches with camera controls

**Requested features**

- Add British/American/Soviet aircraft
- Implement multi-player mode
- Expand map size and locations
- Add more ground targets (ships, tanks, factories)
- Improve AI behavior and tactics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gunship Sequel free?

Gunship Sequel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sky On Fire 1940 free?

Sky On Fire 1940 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gunship Sequel or Sky On Fire 1940?

Sky On Fire 1940 is rated higher. Gunship Sequel averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Sky On Fire 1940 averages 4.5 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Gunship Sequel or Sky On Fire 1940 have ads?

Neither Gunship Sequel nor Sky On Fire 1940 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gunship Sequel or Sky On Fire 1940?

Gunship Sequel ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sky On Fire 1940 fortnightly. Most recently, Gunship Sequel was updated on November 4, 2026 and Sky On Fire 1940 on November 3, 2026.

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