# Phoenix 2 vs Falcon Squad

Phoenix 2 and Falcon Squad both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Phoenix 2's written reviews are positive against 40% of Falcon Squad's. Falcon Squad's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phoenix 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Falcon Squad sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 Falcon Squad. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26K and 25K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Phoenix 2's written reviews are positive against 40% of Falcon Squad's.

Phoenix 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Falcon Squad every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phoenix 2 | Falcon Squad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-2/id1134895689/reviews)** | [4.6 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falcon-squad-classic-arcade/id1337514468/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 25K |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 40.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 295 MB | 398 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Firi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/361212278) | [FALCON GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439862247) |

## 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


### Falcon Squad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falcon-squad-classic-arcade/id1337514468)

Engage in thrilling arcade space combat, defending the galaxy from alien invaders. Experience retro-style shoot 'em up action with modern mechanics, customizable ships, and real-time multiplayer battles. Team up with others or compete globally to save the universe.

**Highlights:** Classic arcade shooting gameplay, Pixel graphics with retro effects, Upgradeable ships and customizable gear, Real-time PvP, 2v2, and Tournament modes, Clans and team play, Epic boss battles, Dozens of levels with diverse challenges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Royalty Membership | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Lucky Wheel Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Young Pilot | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 10$ | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Captain | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack 20$ | $19.99 | one-time |
| Giant Card Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Challenger | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy to play
- 🎨 Retro 8-bit graphics
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🎉 Fun and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of transparency on upgrade costs
- 🔁 Repetitive ads and limited rewards
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches with ads and purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not providing promised rewards
- Purchases not registering or items not received
- Progression reset or ships/upgrades disappearing
- Crashes and freezes, especially after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to earn more in-game currency through gameplay
- Option to disable ads or pay a one-time fee for ad-free experience
- Improved user interface and navigation
- More diverse ship and drone unlocks without paywalls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phoenix 2 free?

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

### Is Falcon Squad free?

Falcon Squad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Phoenix 2 or Falcon Squad?

Phoenix 2 is rated higher. Phoenix 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Falcon Squad averages 4.6 from 25K ratings.

### Do Phoenix 2 or Falcon Squad have ads?

Both Phoenix 2 and Falcon Squad show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phoenix 2 or Falcon Squad?

Phoenix 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Falcon Squad every 2 weeks. Most recently, Phoenix 2 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Falcon Squad on September 25, 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.*