# Phoenix 2 vs Space Invaders

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Phoenix 2 at 73% against Space Invaders's 23%. Phoenix 2 also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 1.1K) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Space Invaders's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). 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 Invaders asks for nothing beyond the download.

Phoenix 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoenix 2 has 26K ratings behind it against 1.1K, 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 23% of Space Invaders's.

Phoenix 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Space Invaders weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phoenix 2 | Space Invaders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-2/id1134895689/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-invaders-alien-shooter/id6445820851/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **73.2% of reviews** | 23.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 295 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/361212278) | [Dmitriy Yudin](https://appshunter.io/developer/968007421) |

## 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 Invaders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-invaders-alien-shooter/id6445820851)

Pilot a powerful spacecraft in this top-down shooter. Battle waves of alien ships, upgrade your weapons, and survive intense dogfights. Features dazzling graphics and pulse-pounding music for an adrenaline-fueled arcade experience.

**Highlights:** Top-down shooting action, Ship weapon upgrades, Power-up collection, Intense dogfights, Boss battles, Dazzling graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phoenix 2 free?

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

### Is Space Invaders free?

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

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

Phoenix 2 is rated higher. Phoenix 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Space Invaders averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.

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

Phoenix 2 shows ads; Space Invaders does not.

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

Phoenix 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Space Invaders weekly. Most recently, Phoenix 2 was updated on November 9, 2026 and Space Invaders on November 7, 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.*