# Maximus 2 vs Phantom Blade

The clearest difference is rating: Maximus 2 at 4.8 against Phantom Blade's 3.6. Maximus 2 also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 28) and review sentiment (71% vs 49%). Phantom Blade's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Maximus 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Phantom Blade sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Maximus 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Maximus 2 has 2.5K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Maximus 2's written reviews are positive against 49% of Phantom Blade's.

Maximus 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Phantom Blade every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maximus 2 | Phantom Blade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maximus-2/id1554432924/reviews)** | [3.6 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-blade-executioners/id1578677580/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **70.8% of reviews** | 48.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 669 MB | 282 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Four Fats](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362798072) | [SHARPMAN STUDIO LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578677582) |

## What reviewers say

### Maximus 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maximus-2/id1554432924)

Embark on a fantasy beat-em-up adventure with satisfying combat. Fight solo or team up with up to 4 players in a continuous, single-shot story. Choose from unique heroes and utilize teamwork to overcome enemies.

**Highlights:** Satisfying combat mechanics, Up to 4-player co-op multiplayer, Continuous single-shot story, Diverse hero roles and weapons, Teamwork and revive mechanics, Online and local multiplayer support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 40x Continues | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Gold Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| FOUR EPIC SKINS PACK! | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Gold Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and easy to learn controls
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Ability to buy all characters upfront
- 👍 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 👍 Enjoyable retro-style beat 'em up experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches reported
- 🔍 Short story mode
- 💰 Expensive to unlock all characters
- 🔍 Difficulty spikes in later levels

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Freezing and unresponsiveness
- Progression/save data loss
- Multiplayer connectivity issues
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and story content
- Ability to play as villain characters
- Level creator mode
- Controller support
- Improved enemy balancing


### Phantom Blade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-blade-executioners/id1578677580)

Embark on a kungfu adventure filled with dark fantasy and conspiracy. Engage in fast-paced combat, master unique combos, and unravel a story of insane kungfu masters and a world-threatening plot. Explore a visually stunning world inspired by traditional Chinese art.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced kungfu combat, Combo Chain system for custom moves, Engaging Wuxia storyline, Branching side quests, Stylish 'Kungfupunk' art style, Investigate world-threatening conspiracy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Dragonseal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Booster I | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Dragonseal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Booster II | $4.99 | one-time |
| 110 Dragonseal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Booster III | $14.99 | one-time |
| 230 Dragonseal | $19.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Booster IV | $29.99 | one-time |
| 600 Dragonseal | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1300 Dragonseal | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fluid combat and animations
- 👍 Engaging story and characters
- 🎨 Beautiful art style and visuals
- 💡 Unique and creative gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- ⌚ Slow loading times
- 🔌 Requires constant internet connection
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and energy system

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account binding issues
- Disappearing progress and lost purchases
- Unresponsive or frozen gameplay
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Offline play mode
- Improved optimization and stability
- Balancing adjustments for PvP and endgame content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Maximus 2 free?

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

### Is Phantom Blade free?

Phantom Blade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Maximus 2 or Phantom Blade?

Maximus 2 is rated higher. Maximus 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Phantom Blade averages 3.6 from 28 ratings.

### Do Maximus 2 or Phantom Blade have ads?

Both Maximus 2 and Phantom Blade show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Maximus 2 or Phantom Blade?

Maximus 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Phantom Blade every 9 days. Most recently, Maximus 2 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Phantom Blade on August 27, 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.*