# Beat Hazard 2 vs Harmonic Burn

The clearest difference is price: Harmonic Burn at Free against Beat Hazard 2's $4.99. Harmonic Burn also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Beat Hazard 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Harmonic Burn is free to download; Beat Hazard 2 costs $4.99 up front. Harmonic Burn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Beat Hazard 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Harmonic Burn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beat Hazard 2 has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Beat Hazard 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Harmonic Burn every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beat Hazard 2 | Harmonic Burn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-hazard-2/id1488616604/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmonic-burn/id6758323439/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 28.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | — |
| Size | 74 MB | 322 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cold Beam Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/473550913) | [Kareel Hicks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872282657) |

## What reviewers say

### Beat Hazard 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-hazard-2/id1488616604)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Transform your music library into an intense arcade shooter experience. Power up your spaceship with the rhythm of your songs and battle procedurally generated bosses. Discover unique player ships for each track and compete on global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Music-driven gameplay, Procedurally generated boss ships, Unique player ship generation, Local file support (MP3, FLAC, etc.), Internet radio stations, Cross-platform leaderboards, Gamepad support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🎮 Excellent controller support
- ✨ Visually appealing
- 🚀 Fast performance with controller
- 🎵 Great for playing own music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on startup/menu
- 🔋 Significant battery drain and overheating
- 🐌 Sluggish gameplay and clunky menus
- 📱 Incompatible with newer iOS versions/devices
- 🎶 Limited music source compatibility (no streaming)

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Crashes after selecting play mode
- Crashes after selecting controls
- App not working on iOS 17.2 / iPhone 13 Pro
- App not working on 17 pro max

**Requested features**

- Support for Spotify and Apple Music
- Add more songs/music sources
- Fix dynamic screen issue
- Improve menu navigation
- Add open mic function for external music sources


### Harmonic Burn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmonic-burn/id6758323439)

Experience a fast-paced arcade shooter where the music dictates the action. Move, aim, and fire in sync with the rhythm as enemies and visuals react dynamically to your chosen soundtrack. Master the beat to survive and achieve high scores.

**Highlights:** Music-reactive gameplay, Twin-stick controls, Bundled and imported music playback, Dynamic difficulty, Controller support, Customizable visuals

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly Access | $5.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beat Hazard 2 free?

Beat Hazard 2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Harmonic Burn free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beat Hazard 2 or Harmonic Burn?

Harmonic Burn is rated higher. Beat Hazard 2 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Harmonic Burn averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Beat Hazard 2 or Harmonic Burn have ads?

Neither Beat Hazard 2 nor Harmonic Burn shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beat Hazard 2 or Harmonic Burn?

Beat Hazard 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Harmonic Burn every 2 days. Most recently, Beat Hazard 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Harmonic Burn on October 24, 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.*