# Bullet Hell Monday vs Phoenix 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bullet Hell Monday at 96% against Phoenix 2's 73%. Bullet Hell Monday also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Phoenix 2's advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 1.1K) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bullet Hell Monday sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Phoenix 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bullet Hell Monday holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoenix 2 has 26K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Bullet Hell Monday's written reviews are positive against 73% of Phoenix 2's.

Bullet Hell Monday ships an update every 2 months, Phoenix 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bullet Hell Monday | Phoenix 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullet-hell-monday/id1107355213/reviews)** | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-2/id1134895689/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.5% of reviews** | 73.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MASAYUKI ITO](https://appshunter.io/developer/820672202) | [Firi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/361212278) |

## What reviewers say

### Bullet Hell Monday

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullet-hell-monday/id1107355213)

Experience an authentic bullet hell shooter on your mobile device. Offers modes for both beginners and experts, with extensive content and ship upgrades. Compete for high scores and climb the global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Authentic bullet hell shooter gameplay, Chapter mode for beginners, Challenge mode for experts, Over 50 stages, Ship upgrading system, Endless survival mode, Global leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homing Type | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shielding Type | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Type | $0.99 | one-time |
| Search Type | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lock-On Type | $1.99 | one-time |
| Blade Type | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Upgrade & Challenge Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Classic stg game
- 🎨 Nice bullets design and music
- 👍 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 🎶 Great soundtrack
- 💰 Fair monetization model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- 🔋 High difficulty can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Rollover issue with AP at 9,999
- Unbeatable levels on normal difficulty

**Requested features**

- Level editor
- More free ship types


### 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 Bullet Hell Monday free?

Bullet Hell Monday 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, Bullet Hell Monday or Phoenix 2?

Bullet Hell Monday is rated higher. Bullet Hell Monday averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Phoenix 2 averages 4.7 from 26K ratings.

### Do Bullet Hell Monday or Phoenix 2 have ads?

Both Bullet Hell Monday and Phoenix 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bullet Hell Monday or Phoenix 2?

Bullet Hell Monday ships an update every 2 months, and Phoenix 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bullet Hell Monday was updated on October 13, 2026 and Phoenix 2 on October 14, 2026.

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