# Phoenix 2 vs Tesla vs Lovecraft

The clearest difference is price: Phoenix 2 at Free against Tesla vs Lovecraft's $8.99. Phoenix 2 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (26K vs 71). Tesla vs Lovecraft's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Phoenix 2 is free to download; Tesla vs Lovecraft costs $8.99 up front. Phoenix 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Tesla vs Lovecraft sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Phoenix 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoenix 2 has 26K ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Phoenix 2's written reviews are positive against 57% of Tesla vs Lovecraft's.

Phoenix 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Tesla vs Lovecraft every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phoenix 2 | Tesla vs Lovecraft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $8.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-2/id1134895689/reviews)** | [4.1 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tesla-vs-lovecraft/id1212868423/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 71 |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 57.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 295 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Firi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/361212278) | [10tons Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295046390) |

## 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, 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


### Tesla vs Lovecraft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tesla-vs-lovecraft/id1212868423)

Engage in an intense top-down arena shooter where you battle Lovecraftian monsters using science and hi-tech weaponry. Utilize unique abilities like teleportation and a battle robot to overcome hordes of abominations and ancient gods.

**Highlights:** Quantum Teleport for evasion and traversal, Tesla-Mech battle robot, Variety of shotguns, energy weapons, and scientific marvels, Story mode with boss fights, Online survival mode leaderboards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| For Science! | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Addictive gameplay
- ✨ Great graphics and music
- 🎮 Fun dual-stick shooter action
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📈 Difficulty ramps up quickly
- 🐛 Controls can be clunky
- 🔋 Drains phone battery
- 📉 Some weapons feel weak
- ⚖️ Balancing issues

**Reported bugs**

- No updates yet
- Teleporting not working at random times
- Bloom effect causing flashes
- Turning off phone vibrations not working
- Screen spaz attack when things get crazy

**Requested features**

- More content (maps, creatures)
- Add Lovecraftian creatures
- Add new maps
- Add new zombies
- Add new levels and baddies


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phoenix 2 free?

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

### Is Tesla vs Lovecraft free?

Tesla vs Lovecraft costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Phoenix 2 or Tesla vs Lovecraft?

Phoenix 2 is rated higher. Phoenix 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Tesla vs Lovecraft averages 4.1 from 71 ratings.

### Do Phoenix 2 or Tesla vs Lovecraft have ads?

Phoenix 2 shows ads; Tesla vs Lovecraft does not.

### Which is updated more often, Phoenix 2 or Tesla vs Lovecraft?

Phoenix 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tesla vs Lovecraft every 2 months. Most recently, Phoenix 2 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Tesla vs Lovecraft 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.*