Comparison

Phoenix 2 vs pixelcup

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Phoenix 2

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
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Save the galaxy in this classic arcade shooter that everyone can enjoy! Blast wave after wave of menacing invaders in exciting missions to achieve glorious victory. Start playing Phoenix 2 right now with all these great features. * Blast invaders with over 100 unique ships. * Build your own ship collection and upgrade your favorites. * Experience an action packed campaign with 30 exciting story missions. * Discover special abilities like Mega Laser, Missile Swarm and Personal Shield. * Short game sessions: Launch whenever you have a minute to play. * Complete daily missions of different skill levels, from casual to bullet hell. * Get the high score on global leaderboards and show you are the best of the best. * Engage with an active community to help each other and discuss ship tactics. * New missions are generated every day. * Stunning and smooth 120FPS graphics powered by our custom game engine. * Create a group for your friends and play your own unique missions. * Cross-platform saving and cross-platform play. Phoenix 2 is developed by a passionate indie studio in The Netherlands and delivers the handcrafted experience of a retro space shoot’em up with modern gameplay. Phoenix 2 is your new daily visit to the arcade! Internet connection required to play.

About

pixelcup

Features
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Test your skills in four unique minigames designed to challenge your reflexes, precision, and focus. Each match lasts only a couple of minutes, but it takes all your concentration to reach the top of the leaderboard. Your goal is simple: beat your own record and climb to the number one spot. Only the most consistent and accurate players stay at the top. Main features: Four skill-based minigames with unique, addictive mechanics. Simple controls: easy to learn, hard to master. Quick sessions perfect for short breaks or casual play. Global leaderboard to compare your best scores. No registration needed — just jump in and play. Do you have what it takes to reach the top? Prove your skill, push your limits, and claim your place as number one.

Screenshots

Phoenix 24 screens
pixelcup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: pixelcup at none against Phoenix 2's 11. Phoenix 2's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Phoenix 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. pixelcup asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phoenix 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, pixelcup every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Phoenix 2 versus pixelcup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoenix 2pixelcup
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (26K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings26K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size295 MB90 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFiri GamesArkaitz Martinez

Bugs and requests

Phoenix 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Warp gate charge time bug
  • Occasional crashes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add haptic feedback
  • Implement an endless mode
  • Allow players to customize ships
  • Add a level creator
  • Provide an offline mode
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  • Improve ship ability descriptions
  • Add a replay feature

pixelcup

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Phoenix 2

One-time11
  • 800 Credits$0.99
  • 5000 Credits$4.99
  • Special Offer$4.99
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  • VIP$4.99
  • 12000 Credits$9.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
  • 25000 Credits$19.99
  • Special Offer$19.99
  • 65000 Credits$49.99
  • Special Offer$49.99
  • 140K Credits$99.99
None

pixelcup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phoenix 2 free?
Phoenix 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is pixelcup free?
pixelcup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Phoenix 2 or pixelcup have ads?
Both Phoenix 2 and pixelcup show ads.
Which is updated more often, Phoenix 2 or pixelcup?
Phoenix 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and pixelcup every 6 months. Most recently, Phoenix 2 was updated on October 14, 2026 and pixelcup on September 18, 2026.

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