# Squadron 2 vs Star Force

Squadron 2 and Star Force both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Squadron 2's written reviews are positive against 56% of Star Force's. Squadron 2 also leads on iOS requirement (9.1 vs 15.0). Star Force's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 22). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Squadron 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Star Force sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Squadron 2 against 4.9 for Star Force. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Force has 1.6K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Squadron 2's written reviews are positive against 56% of Star Force's.

Squadron 2 ships an update every 2 months, Star Force monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Squadron 2 | Star Force |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squadron-2/id1465929212/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-force-space-shooting/id6476490224/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 615 MB | 985 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Magma Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/490634283) | [TBG LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388217849) |

## What reviewers say

### Squadron 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squadron-2/id1465929212)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| 900 Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2200 Crystals | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 1 | $3.99 | one-time |


### Star Force

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-force-space-shooting/id6476490224)

Engage in thrilling space combat with realistic graphics and sound. Explore diverse environments, collect and upgrade star fighters, and battle alien invaders. Features include PvP, turret defense, and idle modes for continuous progression.

**Highlights:** Immersive 3D space combat, Multiple game modes including exploration, Collect and upgrade star fighters, Roguelike skills and strategies, PvP battles and turret defense, One-handed controls and auto-battle

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 0.99$Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1.99$Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7-day Privilege card | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4.99$Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4.99$Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Privilege Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| 9.99$Gem | $9.99 | one-time |
| 9.99$Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 14.99$pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 19.99$Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 19.99$pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 29.99$pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| 49.99$Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 49.99$pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 99.99$pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable experience
- 💡 Nostalgic feel
- 🤑 Free-to-play with no pay-to-win

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Lack of account/data security
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Difficulty progression issues

**Reported bugs**

- Sudden game shutdowns
- Lost progress and purchases
- Login and data access failures
- Compatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer and co-op modes
- Better navigation and UI organization
- More frequent content updates
- Customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Squadron 2 free?

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

### Is Star Force free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Squadron 2 or Star Force?

Star Force is rated higher. Squadron 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Star Force averages 4.9 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Squadron 2 or Star Force have ads?

Neither Squadron 2 nor Star Force shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Squadron 2 or Star Force?

Squadron 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Star Force monthly. Most recently, Squadron 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Star Force on October 23, 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.*