# Phoenix 2 vs Space Justice

Phoenix 2 and Space Justice both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Phoenix 2's written reviews are positive against 53% of Space Justice's. Phoenix 2 also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 2.5K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phoenix 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Space Justice sells 10 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 Phoenix 2 against 4.6 for Space Justice. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoenix 2 has 26K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Phoenix 2's written reviews are positive against 53% of Space Justice's.

Phoenix 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Space Justice monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phoenix 2 | Space Justice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-2/id1134895689/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-justice-alien-shooter/id1271295802/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | **73.2% of reviews** | 53.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 295 MB | 843 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/361212278) | [Keystorm Holdings Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436961937) |

## 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 shooter. Collect and upgrade over 100 unique ships, experience an action-packed campaign, and compete on global leaderboards. Enjoy short game sessions or challenging daily missions with stunning 120FPS graphics.

**Highlights:** Over 100 unique ships to collect and upgrade, 30 story missions and daily generated missions, Special abilities like Mega Laser and Personal Shield, Global leaderboards and community features, Short game sessions for on-the-go play, Stunning 120FPS graphics, Cross-platform saving and 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


### Space Justice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-justice-alien-shooter/id1271295802)

Lead a special operations team in a vertical scrolling space shooter. Command your battlecruiser, upgrade your fleet, and engage in intense combat against alien foes and rival players. Utilize different pilots and tactics to achieve victory in thrilling galactic wars.

**Highlights:** Classic arcade shooter gameplay, Fleet and flagship upgrades, Research new technologies, Acquire combat drones, Pilot race strengths, Co-op missions with friends, PvP raids and resource plundering

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Stella containers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Batty start offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Decks store offer 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Crystals Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Crystals Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics
- 🎨 Beautiful art style
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great co-op experience
- 💰 Playable without spending money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending
- 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
- 🤖 Lack of human co-op partners
- 🤯 Overwhelming grind and difficulty

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent tournament rewards
- Disappearing progress and lost resources
- Unresponsive or unhelpful customer support

**Requested features**

- Ability to play offline
- More level variety and content updates
- Improved matchmaking and co-op systems
- Better balance between free and paid progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phoenix 2 free?

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

### Is Space Justice free?

Space Justice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Phoenix 2 or Space Justice?

Phoenix 2 is rated higher. Phoenix 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Space Justice averages 4.6 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Phoenix 2 or Space Justice have ads?

Both Phoenix 2 and Space Justice show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phoenix 2 or Space Justice?

Phoenix 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Space Justice monthly. Most recently, Phoenix 2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Space Justice on November 1, 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.*