XCOM 2 Collection vs Bombing Defender
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XCOM 2 Collection
Lead a resistance against an alien occupation on Earth. Engage in turn-based tactical combat, customize your soldiers, and undertake unique missions. This collection includes the full game and all DLC packs, optimized for mobile devices.
- Turn-based tactical combat
- Full game and DLC included
- Mobile-optimized touch interface
- Soldier customization
- Procedurally generated missions
- Alien resistance gameplay
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READ BEFORE BUYING: Please expand this description and read the full list of supported devices below to confirm that your device is supported. Aliens rule Earth with a new order promising a brilliant future for those who conform, while silencing all those who do not. At the edges of the world, the scattered forces of XCOM gather to defend humanity, ignite a global resistance, and reclaim the planet. Bring down the alien regime from your iPad or iPhone with the XCOM 2 Collection; the complete experience of XCOM 2: War of the Chosen and four DLC packs in a single package with no in-app purchases. COMPLETE COMMAND Delivers all the turn-based tactical challenges of XCOM 2: War of the Chosen. ENGINEERED FOR iOS Lead the Resistance using a touch-screen Command Interface designed for mobile. CUSTOMISE YOUR SQUADS Customise each soldier’s look, loadout and abilities. EVERY GAME A UNIQUE CHALLENGE Direct your forces through a near-infinite combination of goals, missions, and maps. INCLUDES FOUR DLC PACKS Access new missions, soldier types, and enemies with XCOM 2's DLC packs. XCOM 2 Collection requires iOS 18 or later. You need 11GB of free space on your device, though we recommend at least double this to avoid initial installation issues. Supported iPhones: • iPhone XR and later • iPhone SE (2nd generation, 2020) and later • iPhone Air (2025) Supported iPads: • iPad - 8th Generation (2020) and later • iPad mini - 5th Generation (2019) and later • iPad Air - 3rd Generation (2019) and later • iPad Pro - 3rd Generation (2018) and later • If you require assistance, please contact our support team at support@feralinteractive.com © 2026 Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Originally developed by Firaxis Games. Take-Two Interactive Software, 2K, Firaxis Games, XCOM, XCOM 2, and their respective logos are trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive. iOS and the iOS logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other marks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Bombing Defender
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Story Aliens steal Earth's airships and bomb cities and villages. Protect your cities and villages from bombardment by enemy airships. About the game It is a touch shooting game where you protect your village by touching enemies and bombs infinitely. Have fun testing your agility by destroying endless enemies and bombs. Challenge yourself to battle the powerful boss that appears every 10 stages. Become stronger with various items provided by Item Bird and sometimes escape from danger. Enjoy smooth gameplay at over 60 frames per second. We tried to recreate the feel of a console game on mobile. It is a touch shooting game with a retro feel, where you clear the game by annihilating all enemies with your wits without much need for words. Pleasant play support If you've played enough to hurt your fingers, you can press the pause button to rest and continue. There are no ads that interfere with the immersion of the game. It is an offline game that can be enjoyed even where there is no network.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Bombing Defender at $0.99 against XCOM 2 Collection's $14.99. Bombing Defender also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). XCOM 2 Collection's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months) and chart position (#66 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
XCOM 2 Collection costs $14.99 and Bombing Defender $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
XCOM 2 Collection ships an update monthly, Bombing Defender every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XCOM 2 Collection | Bombing Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (1.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #66 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3.4 GB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Feral Interactive Ltd | Soohan Jeon |
Bugs and requests
XCOM 2 Collection
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to change equipment
- Crashes on certain missions
- Disappearing save files
- Issues with device compatibility
Requested features
4 requests- Add controller support
- Provide option to disable War of the Chosen
- Improve camera controls and UI
- Add more graphical settings
Bombing Defender
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
XCOM 2 Collection
No in-app purchases
Bombing Defender
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is XCOM 2 Collection free?
Is Bombing Defender free?
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