# Phoenix 2 vs Firework Invaders

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Firework Invaders at none against Phoenix 2's 11. Firework Invaders also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Phoenix 2's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 36 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phoenix 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Firework Invaders asks for nothing beyond the download.

Phoenix 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Firework Invaders every 36 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phoenix 2 | Firework Invaders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-2/id1134895689/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 36 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 295 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Firi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/361212278) | [Galatic Droids](https://appshunter.io/developer/806182439) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Firework Invaders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firework-invaders/id1156924798)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phoenix 2 free?

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

### Is Firework Invaders free?

Firework Invaders is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Phoenix 2 or Firework Invaders have ads?

Both Phoenix 2 and Firework Invaders show ads.

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

Phoenix 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Firework Invaders every 36 months. Most recently, Phoenix 2 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Firework Invaders on June 9, 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.*