Comparison

Phoenix 2 vs Rocket Descent

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

Rocket Descent

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Rocket Descent Pilot your jetpack-powered ship through an endless gauntlet of rising electric walls. One wrong move and it's game over. How deep can you descend? SIMPLE CONTROLS, DEEP CHALLENGE Use the on-screen joystick to move left and right while firing your jetpack to control your descent. Easy to learn, but mastering fuel management and split-second timing takes real skill. POWER-UPS • Shield - Survive one wall collision • Slow-Mo - Slow down time for 10 seconds • 2x Points - Double your score • Fuel - Keep your jetpack running FEATURES • Multiple achievements to unlock • 3 difficulty levels • Customizable joystick position • Statistics tracking • Haptic feedback • No ads, no interruptions EARN ACHIEVEMENTS From your First Flight to becoming a Rock Star, unlock achievements as you improve. Track your stats and chase high scores. Classic arcade action with modern polish. Free to play, with an optional purchase of extra features.

Screenshots

Phoenix 24 screens
Rocket Descent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Phoenix 2 at 3 against Rocket Descent's —. Phoenix 2 also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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 and Rocket Descent sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Phoenix 2 versus Rocket Descent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoenix 2Rocket Descent
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (26K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings26K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size295 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFiri GamesGreg George

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

Rocket Descent

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
1 purchases

Rocket Descent

One-time1
  • Supporter Pack$1.99

Questions

Is Phoenix 2 free?
Phoenix 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rocket Descent free?
Rocket Descent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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