# HAWK vs Strike Force 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Strike Force 2 at 100% against HAWK's 52%. Strike Force 2 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). HAWK's advantage is ratings volume (9.3K vs 28). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HAWK sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Strike Force 2 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Strike Force 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HAWK has 9.3K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of HAWK's written reviews are positive against 100% of Strike Force 2's.

HAWK ships an update every 2 months, Strike Force 2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HAWK | Strike Force 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawk-airplane-space-games/id1145878423/reviews) | **[4.9 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strike-force-2/id1623602800/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.3K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 798 MB | 260 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Keystorm Holdings Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436961937) | [Rendered Ideas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028800464) |

## What reviewers say

### HAWK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawk-airplane-space-games/id1145878423)

Engage in intense aerial combat against alien invaders in this thrilling shoot 'em up game. Team up with friends or other players in co-op mode to overcome vast enemy armadas and challenging bosses. Explore a wide array of aircraft, upgrades, and game modes for endless action.

**Highlights:** 240+ levels of aerial combat, Unique co-op multiplayer mode, Multiple game modes (Arcade, Team-up, Assault), Vast selection of aircraft and upgrades, Epic boss battles, Stunning 3D graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black Box Stabilizer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Personal Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 Pilots deck | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium crystal pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystal pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium crystal pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystal pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium crystal pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🤝 Enjoyable co-op experience
- 💰 Generous free-to-play model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Greedy monetization practices
- 🔄 Repetitive and grindy progression
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow energy/fuel regeneration

**Reported bugs**

- Rewards not appearing after levels
- Overdrives/abilities not functioning properly
- Inconsistent server connectivity

**Requested features**

- Improved matchmaking for co-op
- More varied level and enemy designs
- Ability to rewatch cutscenes
- Cloud save/sync across devices


### Strike Force 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strike-force-2/id1623602800)

Engage in thrilling battles across the galaxy, facing diverse enemies and powerful bosses. Utilize new power-ups and researched abilities to protect the universe in this ultimate fighter experience.

**Highlights:** Fight diverse enemies, Battle ultimate bosses, Use power-ups, Unlock new abilities, Protect the galaxy

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 COINS | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 COINS | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 COINS | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 COINS | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 COINS | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1,00,000 COINS | $10.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HAWK free?

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

### Is Strike Force 2 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HAWK or Strike Force 2?

Strike Force 2 is rated higher. HAWK averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while Strike Force 2 averages 4.9 from 28 ratings.

### Do HAWK or Strike Force 2 have ads?

Both HAWK and Strike Force 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, HAWK or Strike Force 2?

HAWK ships an update every 2 months, and Strike Force 2 fortnightly. Most recently, HAWK was updated on November 7, 2026 and Strike Force 2 on November 3, 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.*