Comparison

Squadron 2 vs 東方魔導録

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

Head to head
About

Squadron 2

Engage in fast-paced interstellar battles, dodging endless bullets and fighting fierce enemies. Progress through epic levels, collect ship upgrades, and customize your profile in this adrenaline-pumping shoot'em up.

Highlights
  • 15 epic levels
  • 3 difficulty levels
  • Collect ship upgrades
  • Unlock new ships and weapons
  • Daily gifts and bonuses
  • Profile customization with avatars
Features
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Battle ruthless enemies on a frantic pace in this shoot'em up game that will put your reflexes to the test ! Cross the galaxy and push back the enemy threat in epic interstellar battles. Progress in an effervescent world with breathtaking graphics where shooting never ends! Rush through the stars on ultra-rhythmic retro-futuristic synthwave music. As you dodge endless bullets in a magnetic and intense atmosphere, brave the waves of enemies and complete your mission! Roam unique planets infested with fierce hybrid enemies. Assemble a squad of legendary ships and battle tough and unpredictable bosses! Squadron 2 is a pure shot of adrenaline that will put your nerves and your agility to the test! Squadron 2 features: Complete 15 epic levels on 3 spectacular planets! 3 levels of difficulty to prove your dexterity. Achieve 3 goals per level and earn rewards. Choose you ship and increase your shooting power by collecting cards. Unlock new ships and active weapons! Get daily gifts. Complete missions and get bonuses. Check the daily cargo to win rewards. Customize your profile with more than 50 avatars. Are you up to the task? Download it now for free.

About

東方魔導録

Features
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■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■ Touhou Project Fan-made Authentic Bullet Hell Shooting Game! ■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■ Over 100 stages! Over 50 tracks! Includes ranking features and ranked matches! ■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■ Basic controls are slide only, allowing you to challenge bullet hells smoothly, as many times as you want. Difficulty levels range from Easy to Lunatic, making it enjoyable for both beginners and advanced players! *This game is a fan creation based on Touhou Project by Team Shanghai Alice. *This game uses "CRIWARE (TM)" by CRI Middleware Co., Ltd. *Images, sounds, and other assets used in the game are either free materials or used with permission and in accordance with the creator's guidelines. *Characters, world settings, and other elements in the game may differ from the original work. 【Regarding Play Videos and Screenshots】 You can use them on video services, blogs, social media, information listing sites, etc. (for both commercial and non-commercial use). When using, please also check the 'Guidelines for Posting to Video Distribution Services' and 'Guidelines for Touhou Project Derivative Works' published by Team Shanghai Alice. X (formerly Twitter) account @wb_siro

Screenshots

Squadron 24 screens
東方魔導録4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Squadron 2 at none against 東方魔導録's shown. Squadron 2 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 15.0). 東方魔導録's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (89 vs 22). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Squadron 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and 東方魔導録 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Squadron 2 against 4.7 for 東方魔導録. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 89 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Squadron 2's written reviews are positive against 74% of 東方魔導録's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squadron 2 ships an update every 2 months, 東方魔導録 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Squadron 2 versus 東方魔導録: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquadron 2東方魔導録
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22 ratings) — better4.7 (89 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better74.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2289 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size615 MB446 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMagma MobileYuji Takeuchi

Customer experience

Squadron 2

All ratings22 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

東方魔導録

All ratings89 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive74.3%
Neutral11.5%
Negative14.2%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Squadron 2

One-time5
  • 200 Crystals$0.99
  • 900 Crystals$1.99
  • Starter Pack 2$3.99
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  • 2200 Crystals$3.99
  • Starter Pack 1$3.99
2 purchases

東方魔導録

One-time2
  • Remove Banner Ads$0.99
  • Remove Video Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Squadron 2 free?
Squadron 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 東方魔導録 free?
東方魔導録 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Squadron 2 or 東方魔導録?
Squadron 2 is rated higher. Squadron 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while 東方魔導録 averages 4.7 from 89 ratings.
Do Squadron 2 or 東方魔導録 have ads?
東方魔導録 shows ads; Squadron 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Squadron 2 or 東方魔導録?
Squadron 2 ships an update every 2 months, and 東方魔導録 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Squadron 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and 東方魔導録 on October 25, 2026.

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