# Phoenix 2 vs Red Hunt

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Phoenix 2 at 73% against Red Hunt's 36%. Phoenix 2 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (26K vs 1.3K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phoenix 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Red Hunt sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 1.3K, 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 36% of Red Hunt's.

Phoenix 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Red Hunt every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phoenix 2 | Red Hunt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-2/id1134895689/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-hunt-galaxy-space-shooter/id6450255014/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **73.2% of reviews** | 36.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 295 MB | 826 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Firi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/361212278) | [Pulse8 LLC-FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786136794) |

## 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


### Red Hunt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-hunt-galaxy-space-shooter/id6450255014)

Engage in intense aerial combat against a rogue AI and its robotic army. Pilot advanced aircraft, upgrade your arsenal, and strategize your way through challenging missions and epic boss battles. Experience a visually stunning apocalyptic warzone.

**Highlights:** Intense aerial combat, Strategic missions, Epic boss battles, Aircraft weapon upgrades, Assassin drones, Unique reactor mechanics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Iron coat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Grinder | $0.99 | one-time |
| FlexLaser | $1.09 | one-time |
| Fast Start | $1.99 | one-time |
| Blessing | $1.99 | one-time |
| Insane sale | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alchimistry Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Angry Bee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold #2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Maple Fury | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great graphics and sound
- 👍 Addictive and challenging gameplay
- 🎨 Appealing visual design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (freezing, invisible enemies, lost progress)
- 📢 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🎮 Unresponsive and sticky controls
- 🕹️ Difficulty scaling too steep

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after reaching 400 crystals in online mode
- Weapon upgrades disappearing
- Controls become unresponsive after incoming calls/notifications
- Sound issues after watching ads

**Requested features**

- Add health bar display
- Implement clan/multiplayer features
- Improve online mode stability
- Reduce frequency and duration of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phoenix 2 free?

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

### Is Red Hunt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Phoenix 2 or Red Hunt?

Phoenix 2 is rated higher. Phoenix 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Red Hunt averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Phoenix 2 or Red Hunt have ads?

Both Phoenix 2 and Red Hunt show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phoenix 2 or Red Hunt?

Phoenix 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Red Hunt every 4 weeks. Most recently, Phoenix 2 was updated on November 10, 2026 and Red Hunt 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.*