# Chicken Invaders 2 HD vs Phoenix 2

The clearest difference is ads: Chicken Invaders 2 HD at none against Phoenix 2's shown. Chicken Invaders 2 HD also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Phoenix 2's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 34 months). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chicken Invaders 2 HD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Phoenix 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Phoenix 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoenix 2 has 26K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Chicken Invaders 2 HD's written reviews are positive against 73% of Phoenix 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Chicken Invaders 2 HD ships an update every 34 months, Phoenix 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chicken Invaders 2 HD | Phoenix 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicken-invaders-2-hd/id1010871687/reviews) | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-2/id1134895689/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 73.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [InterAction studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/460426907) | [Firi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/361212278) |

## What reviewers say

### Chicken Invaders 2 HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicken-invaders-2-hd/id1010871687)

Defend the solar system from an organized chicken invasion across multiple planets. Engage in fast-paced arcade action, blast waves of enemies, dodge projectiles, and collect power-ups to upgrade your spaceship. Enjoy classic gameplay solo or with a friend.

**Highlights:** Save the solar system, Fight invading chickens, Journey to each planet, Advance through waves, Avoid falling eggs, Collect power-ups, One or two player action

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full game unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


### Phoenix 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-2/id1134895689)

Blast through waves of alien invaders in this classic arcade space shooter. Collect and upgrade over 100 unique ships, complete exciting missions, and compete on global leaderboards. Enjoy short game sessions or an action-packed campaign with stunning graphics.

**Highlights:** Over 100 unique ships, Ship collection and upgrades, Action-packed campaign, Special abilities, Daily missions, Global leaderboards, Cross-platform play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 800 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP | $4.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| 65000 Credits | $49.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $49.99 | one-time |
| 140K Credits | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic mobile game
- 🚀 Incredibly fun and addictive
- 🚀 Best bullet hell game on the phone
- 🚀 Easily the best bullet hell I've played
- 🚀 Amazing game for on the go fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Great Gameplay Ruined by Frustrating Ad Experience
- 💰 Supers aren't well implemented
- 💰 Micro-transactions too much
- 💰 Progression limited, hard to earn credits
- 🐛 Terrible, uninspiring compared to original Phoenix HD

**Reported bugs**

- Warp gate charge time bug
- Occasional crashes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add haptic feedback
- Implement an endless mode
- Allow players to customize ships
- Add a level creator
- Provide an offline mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chicken Invaders 2 HD free?

Chicken Invaders 2 HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Phoenix 2 free?

Phoenix 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chicken Invaders 2 HD or Phoenix 2?

Phoenix 2 is rated higher. Chicken Invaders 2 HD averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Phoenix 2 averages 4.7 from 26K ratings.

### Do Chicken Invaders 2 HD or Phoenix 2 have ads?

Phoenix 2 shows ads; Chicken Invaders 2 HD does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chicken Invaders 2 HD or Phoenix 2?

Chicken Invaders 2 HD ships an update every 34 months, and Phoenix 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chicken Invaders 2 HD was updated on October 22, 2026 and Phoenix 2 on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*