# Phoenix 2 vs Space Shooter

The clearest difference is ads: Space Shooter at none against Phoenix 2's shown. Phoenix 2's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (26K vs 1.6K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phoenix 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Space Shooter sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Space Shooter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoenix 2 has 26K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Phoenix 2's written reviews are positive against 60% of Space Shooter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Phoenix 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Space Shooter every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phoenix 2 | Space Shooter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-2/id1134895689/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-shooter-galaxy-invader/id1556077722/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | **73.2% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 295 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/361212278) | [Anh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487996105) |

## 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 (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


### Space Shooter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-shooter-galaxy-invader/id1556077722)

Engage in thrilling space battles by controlling your ship and eliminating waves of alien invaders. Upgrade your weaponry and utilize special skills to dominate the galaxy. Compete against others in exciting multiplayer modes and weekly tournaments.

**Highlights:** Touch controls for movement and combat, Weapon upgrades and customization, Multiplayer PvP modes (1v1, 2v2), Weekly tournaments with rewards, Active skill usage in battles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ship 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ship 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginer Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner | $0.99 | one-time |
| Iceberg Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ship 6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ship 8 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Supply Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ship 10 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Support 11 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 210 gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ship 11 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Commom Collection | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ship 13 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ship 16 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Energy | $8.99 | one-time |
| 450 gems | $8.99 | one-time |
| 35000 Wing Card | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1100 gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and entertaining
- 🚀 Fun boss battles
- 👍 Powerful spaceships and shuttles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezes and sound issues
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 💰 Pay-to-play model with overpriced items

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes every 10 minutes
- Ads not removed after purchase

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Free rewards and less restrictive progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phoenix 2 free?

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

### Is Space Shooter free?

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

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

Space Shooter is rated higher. Phoenix 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Space Shooter averages 4.9 from 1.6K ratings.

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

Phoenix 2 shows ads; Space Shooter does not.

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

Phoenix 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Space Shooter every 10 months. Most recently, Phoenix 2 was updated on October 31, 2026 and Space Shooter on October 27, 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.*