Comparison

XCOM 2 Collection vs Sternzy

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

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About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Sternzy

A relaxing block puzzle game where you drag shapes to fill rows and columns for points. Features unique diagonal clears, a daily challenge, and wildcard pieces. Play offline with no ads or paywalls.

Highlights
  • Drag and drop block puzzles
  • Fill rows/columns to clear
  • Diagonal clear mechanic
  • Daily puzzle challenges
  • Wildcard pieces
  • Offline play
  • Customizable appearance
Features
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BlockDrop is a beautifully simple block puzzle game. Drag shapes from the tray onto the 8×8 board, fill rows or columns to clear them, and try to beat your high score. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • No ads. Ever. No banners, no pop-ups, no video interruptions. • No paywalls. The whole game is free to play — the only purchase is an optional tip if you'd like to support development. • Play offline. No account, no sign-up, no internet required. • Pick up where you left off. Take a call or close the app mid-game and your board, score, and even your undo history are saved. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT • Diagonal clears. Fill a full corner-to-corner diagonal to clear it — a twist most block games don't have. • A new Daily Puzzle. The same board for everyone, every day — climb the daily leaderboard. • The Beetle Hunt. A hidden beetle scurries across the daily board — box it in to earn bonus swaps and a confetti payoff. • Wildcard pieces. Stuck? Earn a "?" piece and turn it into any shape you want. • Challenge a friend. Share a seed code and your friend plays your exact piece sequence — then compare scores. • Undo. Made a mistake? Take it back — most block puzzles won't let you. • Rotate pieces. Spin blocks to slot them into tight spots. • Free shuffles. Earn shuffles as you score to swap out an awkward tray. MAKE IT YOURS • Customize the grid cell colors and opacity to match your style. • Sound and haptics you control. COMPETE • Game Center leaderboards for regular play, the daily puzzle, and efficiency (points per move). • Daily "king of the hill" rewards for holding the top spot. Whether you've got two minutes or twenty, BlockDrop is the calm, ad-free block puzzle that's always ready when you are. Download free and start clearing.

Screenshots

XCOM 2 Collection4 screens
Sternzy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sternzy at Free against XCOM 2 Collection's $14.99. Sternzy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 62%). XCOM 2 Collection's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Sternzy is free to download; XCOM 2 Collection costs $14.99 up front. Sternzy sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. XCOM 2 Collection asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sternzy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XCOM 2 Collection has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of XCOM 2 Collection's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sternzy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XCOM 2 Collection ships an update monthly, Sternzy weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
XCOM 2 Collection versus Sternzy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXCOM 2 CollectionSternzy
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (1.1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#50 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.4 GB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFeral Interactive LtdDavid Stern

Customer experience

XCOM 2 Collection

All ratings860 ratings
Positive79.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative17.3%
Written reviews778 reviews
Positive62.3%
Neutral10.2%
Negative27.5%

Sternzy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Sternzy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

XCOM 2 Collection

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Sternzy

One-time4
  • Diner Coffee$0.99
  • Café Cappuccino$1.99
  • Artisan Pour-Over$4.99
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  • Fancy Bistro Latte$9.99

Questions

Is XCOM 2 Collection free?
XCOM 2 Collection costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sternzy free?
Sternzy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, XCOM 2 Collection or Sternzy?
Sternzy is rated higher. XCOM 2 Collection averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Sternzy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do XCOM 2 Collection or Sternzy have ads?
Neither XCOM 2 Collection nor Sternzy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XCOM 2 Collection or Sternzy?
XCOM 2 Collection ships an update monthly, and Sternzy weekly. Most recently, XCOM 2 Collection was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sternzy on October 10, 2026.

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