# Phoenix 2 vs BlazeFury

The clearest difference is ads: BlazeFury at none against Phoenix 2's shown. BlazeFury also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Phoenix 2's advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 40). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phoenix 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and BlazeFury 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 4.8 for BlazeFury. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoenix 2 has 26K ratings behind it against 40, 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 78% of BlazeFury's.

Phoenix 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, BlazeFury every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phoenix 2 | BlazeFury |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-2/id1134895689/reviews) | **[4.8 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blazefury/id1363091710/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 73.2% of reviews | **78.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 295 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Firi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/361212278) | [RadPirates](https://appshunter.io/developer/1218338313) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 |

**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


### BlazeFury

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blazefury/id1363091710)

Pilot a customizable spaceship in this explosive retro shooter. Engage in fast-paced aerial combat, defeat enemy hordes and bosses, and compete on global leaderboards. Experience stunning visuals and addictive gameplay across multiple worlds.

**Highlights:** Retro shooter gameplay, Spaceship customization, Weapon upgrades, Boss battles, Online leaderboards, Low-poly graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Sapphires (Small) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ads Removal! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Clover | $1.99 | one-time |
| Reactor | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Sapphires (Medium) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100x Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Sapphires (Large) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Sapphires (XLarge) | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phoenix 2 free?

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

### Is BlazeFury free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Phoenix 2 or BlazeFury?

BlazeFury is rated higher. Phoenix 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while BlazeFury averages 4.8 from 40 ratings.

### Do Phoenix 2 or BlazeFury have ads?

Phoenix 2 shows ads; BlazeFury does not.

### Which is updated more often, Phoenix 2 or BlazeFury?

Phoenix 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and BlazeFury every 5 days. Most recently, Phoenix 2 was updated on November 8, 2026 and BlazeFury on November 2, 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.*