# Space Marshals 2 vs Falcon Squad

Space Marshals 2 and Falcon Squad both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Space Marshals 2's written reviews are positive against 40% of Falcon Squad's. Space Marshals 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Falcon Squad's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and ratings volume (25K vs 786). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Falcon Squad is free to download; Space Marshals 2 costs $4.99 up front. Space Marshals 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Falcon Squad sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Space Marshals 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Falcon Squad has 25K ratings behind it against 786, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Space Marshals 2's written reviews are positive against 40% of Falcon Squad's.

Space Marshals 2 ships an update fortnightly, Falcon Squad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Marshals 2 | Falcon Squad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (786 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-marshals-2/id1072737282/reviews)** | [4.6 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falcon-squad-classic-arcade/id1337514468/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 786 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.1% of reviews** | 40.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#127** | #184 |
| Size | 662 MB | 436 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pixelbite](https://appshunter.io/developer/428934441) | [FALCON GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439862247) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Marshals 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-marshals-2/id1072737282)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a sci-fi wild west adventure as a specialist fighting galactic criminals. This tactical top-down shooter emphasizes stealth and strategic combat, allowing you to use the environment and a variety of tools and weapons to outsmart your enemies.

**Highlights:** Tactical top-down shooter gameplay, Emphasis on stealth and environmental combat, Wide selection of over 70 weapons and gear, 20 missions with performance-based rewards, Multiple enemy factions to engage, MFi controller and iCloud save support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ava Mission Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing game
- 👍 Excellent gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 💎 Fantastic sequel
- 🕹️ Smooth controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Bugs/glitches
- 🕹️ Difficulty spikes
- 🕹️ Repetitive missions
- 🕹️ Short campaign

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Invisible walls
- Progress not saving
- Freezing during gameplay
- Audio issues

**Requested features**

- More levels/content
- Difficulty settings
- Multiplayer mode
- Character switching
- Melee combat system


### Falcon Squad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falcon-squad-classic-arcade/id1337514468)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Engage in intense vertical shoot 'em up action with challenging bullet hell combat and classic arcade gameplay. Battle alien invaders, dodge enemy fire, and master skill-based combat. Compete worldwide in real-time multiplayer battles and build your ultimate fleet.

**Highlights:** Classic vertical shoot 'em up gameplay, Intense bullet hell battles, Epic boss fights, Real-time multiplayer battles, Build and upgrade your fleet, Join or create a Clan

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Royalty Membership | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Lucky Wheel Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Young Pilot | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Captain | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack 20$ | $19.99 | one-time |
| Giant Card Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Challenger | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy to play
- 🎨 Retro 8-bit graphics
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🎉 Fun and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of transparency on upgrade costs
- 🔁 Repetitive ads and limited rewards
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches with ads and purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not providing promised rewards
- Purchases not registering or items not received
- Progression reset or ships/upgrades disappearing
- Crashes and freezes, especially after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to earn more in-game currency through gameplay
- Option to disable ads or pay a one-time fee for ad-free experience
- Improved user interface and navigation
- More diverse ship and drone unlocks without paywalls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Marshals 2 free?

Space Marshals 2 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Falcon Squad free?

Falcon Squad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Space Marshals 2 or Falcon Squad?

Space Marshals 2 is rated higher. Space Marshals 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 786 ratings, while Falcon Squad averages 4.6 from 25K ratings.

### Do Space Marshals 2 or Falcon Squad have ads?

Falcon Squad shows ads; Space Marshals 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Space Marshals 2 or Falcon Squad?

Space Marshals 2 ships an update fortnightly, and Falcon Squad every 2 weeks. Most recently, Space Marshals 2 was updated on November 11, 2026 and Falcon Squad on November 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Space Marshals 2 or Falcon Squad?

Space Marshals 2 currently peaks at #127 in the App Store charts, and Falcon Squad at #184. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*
