# Phoenix 2 vs Wind Wings

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Phoenix 2 at 26K against Wind Wings's 274. Phoenix 2 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Wind Wings's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 73%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phoenix 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Wind Wings sells 24 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 4.7 for Wind Wings. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoenix 2 has 26K ratings behind it against 274, 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 82% of Wind Wings's.

Phoenix 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Wind Wings every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phoenix 2 | Wind Wings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-2/id1134895689/reviews)** | [4.7 (274 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-wings-space-shooter/id1498160180/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 274 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **81.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 295 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Firi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/361212278) | [Gcenter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473786034) |

## 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


### Wind Wings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-wings-space-shooter/id1498160180)

Pilot a spaceship through a futuristic galaxy to defend Earth from alien invaders. Engage in intense shoot 'em up battles with customizable warships, powerful upgrades, and a variety of challenging monsters across diverse cosmic maps.

**Highlights:** Two types of spaceships with unique properties, Sophisticated monster designs with varied attacks, Constantly updated rounds with new challenges, Customizable warships with different ammunition, Support assistants to boost combat ability, Upgrade attack power, speed, and use special equipment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DISCOVERY PACKAGE | $0.99 | one-time |
| GCOIN X20 | $0.99 | one-time |
| PLUS 3 DAY PREMIUM | $0.99 | one-time |
| CAPTAIN'S PAY | $0.99 | one-time |
| VIP PACK 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| BEGINNER PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| SPECIAL PACK 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| GEM 850 | $1.99 | one-time |
| UNLOCK ZONE NOW | $1.99 | one-time |
| BEGGINER PACK 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| GCOIN X90 | $3.99 | one-time |
| BOSS VICTORY | $4.99 | one-time |
| COMBO | $4.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM FOR SEVERAL DAYS | $4.99 | one-time |
| GIFT LOGIN X2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| SPECIAL PACK 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| GEM 3650 | $7.99 | one-time |
| GALAXY VICTORY | $9.99 | one-time |
| NEW BATTLE PASS | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| GEM 9500 | $19.99 | one-time |
| FOREVER PREMIUM | $19.99 | one-time |
| GEM 25000 | $39.99 | one-time |
| SELECT 4 | $54.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phoenix 2 free?

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

### Is Wind Wings free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Phoenix 2 or Wind Wings?

Phoenix 2 is rated higher. Phoenix 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Wind Wings averages 4.7 from 274 ratings.

### Do Phoenix 2 or Wind Wings have ads?

Both Phoenix 2 and Wind Wings show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phoenix 2 or Wind Wings?

Phoenix 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wind Wings every 2 months. Most recently, Phoenix 2 was updated on October 25, 2026 and Wind Wings on October 20, 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.*