# Phoenix 2 vs WinWing

Phoenix 2 and WinWing both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Phoenix 2's written reviews are positive against 51% of WinWing's. Phoenix 2 also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 3.8K). WinWing's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phoenix 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and WinWing sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 WinWing. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoenix 2 has 26K ratings behind it against 3.8K, 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 51% of WinWing's.

Phoenix 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, WinWing monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phoenix 2 | WinWing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-2/id1134895689/reviews) | [4.7 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winwing/id1506687302/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 3.8K |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 51.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 295 MB | 352 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/361212278) | [IVYMOBILE INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170400331) |

## 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


### WinWing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winwing/id1506687302)

Engage in intense aerial combat with a blend of jet shooting and rogue-lite mechanics. Customize your aircraft with numerous parts and components to create a unique fighter. Experience endless replayability with dynamic battles and a wealth of free resources.

**Highlights:** Intense jet shooting gameplay, Rogue-lite mechanics, Personalized fighter customization, Over 100 upgradable aircraft components, Infinite replayability, Unlimited free resources, Real-time online co-op

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Medal Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Coins Supply | $0.99 | one-time |
| First Purchase Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| WinWing Medal Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Discount Pack2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| A Small Chest Of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fighter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| WinWing Battle Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| A Chest of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Dark Legend Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🔥 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Challenging but rewarding
- 💎 Variety of upgrades and customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progression for free-to-play players
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🤖 Leaderboard filled with cheaters
- 🔇 Inability to play own music

**Reported bugs**

- Game not loading after updates
- Disappearing weapons and upgrades
- Reflection shield not working as intended
- Incorrect rewards for completing levels

**Requested features**

- New levels and content updates
- More free-to-play friendly progression
- Online co-op mode
- Ability to reset progress
- Better explanation of game mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phoenix 2 free?

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

### Is WinWing free?

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

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

Phoenix 2 and WinWing are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 26K and 3.8K ratings respectively.

### Do Phoenix 2 or WinWing have ads?

Both Phoenix 2 and WinWing show ads.

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

Phoenix 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and WinWing monthly. Most recently, Phoenix 2 was updated on September 30, 2026 and WinWing on September 29, 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.*