Comparison

Phoenix 2 vs Missile Command

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Phoenix 2

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
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Save the galaxy in this classic arcade shooter that everyone can enjoy! Blast wave after wave of menacing invaders in exciting missions to achieve glorious victory. Start playing Phoenix 2 right now with all these great features. * Blast invaders with over 100 unique ships. * Build your own ship collection and upgrade your favorites. * Experience an action packed campaign with 30 exciting story missions. * Discover special abilities like Mega Laser, Missile Swarm and Personal Shield. * Short game sessions: Launch whenever you have a minute to play. * Complete daily missions of different skill levels, from casual to bullet hell. * Get the high score on global leaderboards and show you are the best of the best. * Engage with an active community to help each other and discuss ship tactics. * New missions are generated every day. * Stunning and smooth 120FPS graphics powered by our custom game engine. * Create a group for your friends and play your own unique missions. * Cross-platform saving and cross-platform play. Phoenix 2 is developed by a passionate indie studio in The Netherlands and delivers the handcrafted experience of a retro space shoot’em up with modern gameplay. Phoenix 2 is your new daily visit to the arcade! Internet connection required to play.

About

Missile Command

Defend your bases from an endless barrage of incoming missiles in this reimagined arcade classic. Strategically launch counter-missiles, utilize powerups for an advantage, and upgrade your gameplay to achieve the highest scores. Compete globally and conquer challenging achievements.

Highlights
  • Defend bases from missile attacks
  • Launch counter-missiles
  • Utilize powerups
  • Upgrade gameplay aspects
  • Compete on global leaderboards
  • Earn achievements
Features
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Missile Command: Recharged is a re-imagining of the beloved classic with fast-paced, arcade action where players must defend their bases by blasting an endless barrage of missiles hailing from the sky. Launch counter-missiles to protect your base and target powerups to gain an edge at critical moments. Missile Command: Recharged will appeal to those that fondly remember playing the original or its many iterations, and a whole new generation of mobile gamers that are looking for fast-paced, pick-up-and play, arcade goodness. Powered Up: Don’t just target missiles – take aim at all-new powerups to survive longer with defensive measures, silo repair, or a screen-clearing special blast. Upgraded: New powerup system takes points earned and allows them to be used to upgrade all aspects of gameplay to get an edge and achieve the highest scores. Shoot for the Clouds: Compete in global online leaderboards and aim to claim bragging rights as the top missile commander. Achievements: Better yourself with each game played and work towards besting the toughest challenges! Get Augmented: Use the new augmented reality feature to project your gameplay to a virtual arcade cabinet and take your missile destruction to new heights!

Screenshots

Phoenix 24 screens
Missile Command4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Phoenix 2 at 4.7 against Missile Command's 3.9. Phoenix 2 also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 206). Missile Command's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Phoenix 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Missile Command sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Phoenix 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoenix 2 has 26K ratings behind it against 206, 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 70% of Missile Command's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phoenix 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Missile Command fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Phoenix 2 versus Missile Command: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoenix 2Missile Command
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (26K ratings) — better3.9 (206 ratings)
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews — better70.1% of reviews
Number of ratings26K — better206
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size295 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFiri GamesAtari

Customer experience

Phoenix 2

All ratings25,800 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews1,559 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral8.6%
Negative18.2%

Missile Command

All ratings206 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative21.8%
Written reviews174 reviews
Positive70.1%
Neutral7.5%
Negative22.4%

User reviews

Phoenix 2

From 26K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Missile Command

From 206 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Nostalgic retro feel
  • 🎨 Visually appealing graphics
  • 🎶 Enjoyable soundtrack
  • 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Rapid power-up bug
  • 🔁 Limited progression after maxing out upgrades
  • 🕹️ Lack of ability to choose missile base
  • 🕰️ Difficulty ramps up too quickly

Bugs and requests

Phoenix 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Warp gate charge time bug
  • Occasional crashes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add haptic feedback
  • Implement an endless mode
  • Allow players to customize ships
  • Add a level creator
  • Provide an offline mode
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  • Improve ship ability descriptions
  • Add a replay feature

Missile Command

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • High scores not updating correctly
  • Occasional screen unresponsiveness

Requested features

4 requests
  • Additional levels or game modes
  • More varied enemy types and attack patterns
  • Customizable upgrade system
  • Arcade mode with no upgrades

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Phoenix 2

One-time11
  • 800 Credits$0.99
  • 5000 Credits$4.99
  • Special Offer$4.99
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  • VIP$4.99
  • 12000 Credits$9.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
  • 25000 Credits$19.99
  • Special Offer$19.99
  • 65000 Credits$49.99
  • Special Offer$49.99
  • 140K Credits$99.99
1 purchases

Missile Command

One-time1
  • Infinite Charge$2.99

Questions

Is Phoenix 2 free?
Phoenix 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Missile Command free?
Missile Command is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Phoenix 2 or Missile Command?
Phoenix 2 is rated higher. Phoenix 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Missile Command averages 3.9 from 206 ratings.
Do Phoenix 2 or Missile Command have ads?
Phoenix 2 shows ads; Missile Command does not.
Which is updated more often, Phoenix 2 or Missile Command?
Phoenix 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Missile Command fortnightly. Most recently, Phoenix 2 was updated on October 4, 2026 and Missile Command on September 29, 2026.

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