# Phoenix 2 vs Space Defense

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Space Defense at none against Phoenix 2's 10. Space Defense also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Phoenix 2's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (26K vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phoenix 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Space Defense asks for nothing beyond the download.

Space Defense holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoenix 2 has 26K ratings behind it against 1, 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 90% of Space Defense's.

Phoenix 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Space Defense every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phoenix 2 | Space Defense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-2/id1134895689/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-defenseendless-shooter/id1476387325/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.2% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 295 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/361212278) | [kerem yokuva](https://appshunter.io/developer/499612704) |

## 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


### Space Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-defenseendless-shooter/id1476387325)

Pilot humanity's last hope in this thrilling 2D space shooter. Explore star systems, upgrade your spacecraft with advanced technologies, and battle increasingly formidable alien fleets. Engage in classic space combat with a unique twist, utilizing rockets, mines, and powerful bombs to defend Earth.

**Highlights:** Explore 10 star systems, Upgrade 35 spaceship technologies, Fight alongside allies, Collect over 50 achievements, Compete on global high score lists, 20 different levels, Endless Arcade mode

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phoenix 2 free?

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

### Is Space Defense free?

Space Defense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Space Defense is rated higher. Phoenix 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Space Defense averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Phoenix 2 shows ads; Space Defense does not.

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

Phoenix 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Space Defense every 5 months. Most recently, Phoenix 2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Space Defense on October 18, 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.*