# Galaxy Attack vs Phoenix 2

Galaxy Attack and Phoenix 2 both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Phoenix 2's written reviews are positive against 53% of Galaxy Attack's. Phoenix 2 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (26K vs 3.4K). Galaxy Attack's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galaxy Attack sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Phoenix 2 sells 11 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 — 4.7 for Galaxy Attack against 4.7 for Phoenix 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoenix 2 has 26K ratings behind it against 3.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Galaxy Attack's written reviews are positive against 73% of Phoenix 2's.

Galaxy Attack ships an update every 3 months, Phoenix 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galaxy Attack | Phoenix 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-attack-alien-invaders/id1096041471/reviews) | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-2/id1134895689/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | **73.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 196 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Onegame Global Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820829095) | [Firi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/361212278) |

## What reviewers say

### Galaxy Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-attack-alien-invaders/id1096041471)

Engage in an epic space war against alien invaders in this classic arcade shooter. Pilot legendary fighters, upgrade your arsenal, and protect Earth from a relentless chicken squadron. Experience thrilling battles with diverse missions and challenging bosses.

**Highlights:** Epic space battles, Legendary fighter control, Fighter upgrades and boosters, Attractive mission system, Multiple game modes (Campaign, Endless, Raidboss), Challenging levels and bosses, Daily missions and achievements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Guardian of Galaxy VIP Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Buy 30 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sale Fighter 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Open Premium Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Raid Boss 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Raid Boss 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Forever | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy 100 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy 16000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 250 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Great Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sale double coin forever | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds Reward Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy 38000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1250 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Buy 80000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Entertaining game
- 🎮 Nostalgic gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🛑 Interrupts gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 💰 In-app purchases issues

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible enemies
- Endless mode not working
- Crashes on certain levels

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads
- Fix level progression issues
- Improve stability and performance


### 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

**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 Galaxy Attack free?

Galaxy Attack 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, Galaxy Attack or Phoenix 2?

Galaxy Attack and Phoenix 2 are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.4K and 26K ratings respectively.

### Do Galaxy Attack or Phoenix 2 have ads?

Both Galaxy Attack and Phoenix 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Galaxy Attack or Phoenix 2?

Galaxy Attack ships an update every 3 months, and Phoenix 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Galaxy Attack was updated on September 28, 2026 and Phoenix 2 on September 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.*