# Phoenix 2 vs 雷霆战机

The clearest difference is rating: Phoenix 2 at 4.7 against 雷霆战机's 3.7. Phoenix 2 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 48 months) and ratings volume (26K vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phoenix 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and 雷霆战机 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Phoenix 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoenix 2 has 26K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Phoenix 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, 雷霆战机 every 48 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phoenix 2 | 雷霆战机 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-2/id1134895689/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1218734548/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 48 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 295 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/361212278) | [苏 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/966656016) |

## 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


### 雷霆战机

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1218734548)

Experience a new installment in the classic vertical shooter series with stunning visuals and dynamic bullet patterns. Engage in challenging levels, unlock powerful aircraft, and customize your weaponry for an exhilarating arcade-style experience.

**Highlights:** 7 unique fighter jets, Rich level design with multiple modes, Fighter jet enhancement and upgrades, Hundreds of bullet pattern combinations, Combat achievement rewards, Engaging storyline

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Life | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Slay | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Shields | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10000 gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resurrection Gift Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Luxury gift package | $1.99 | one-time |
| King's Gift Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Gift Pack | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phoenix 2 free?

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

### Is 雷霆战机 free?

雷霆战机 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Phoenix 2 or 雷霆战机?

Phoenix 2 is rated higher. Phoenix 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while 雷霆战机 averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Phoenix 2 or 雷霆战机 have ads?

Both Phoenix 2 and 雷霆战机 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phoenix 2 or 雷霆战机?

Phoenix 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and 雷霆战机 every 48 months. Most recently, Phoenix 2 was updated on October 26, 2026 and 雷霆战机 on October 24, 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.*