# Maximus 2 vs Space Squad Survival

The clearest difference is update cadence: Space Squad Survival at every 4 days against Maximus 2's every 3 weeks. Space Squad Survival also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 71%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Maximus 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Space Squad Survival sells 6 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 — 4.8 for Maximus 2 against 4.7 for Space Squad Survival. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.6K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Maximus 2's written reviews are positive against 85% of Space Squad Survival's.

Maximus 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Space Squad Survival every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maximus 2 | Space Squad Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maximus-2/id1554432924/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-squad-survival/id6742790136/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews | **84.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 669 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Four Fats](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362798072) | [Cezary Rajkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/449740164) |

## 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


### Space Squad Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-squad-survival/id6742790136)

Command your spaceship and crew to survive in the vastness of space. Explore planets, manage resources, hunt alien creatures, and battle ruthless pirates to ensure your squad's survival. Your strategic decisions are key to overcoming the challenges of the cosmos.

**Highlights:** Ship Management, Hunting Alien Creatures, Planet Exploration, Battling Space Pirates, Building and Development

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pinch of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starterpaket | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hoard of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great graphics and gameplay
- 👍 Fun and creative idea
- 👍 Surprisingly fun and fast-paced
- 👍 Progression is good
- 👍 Crew helps on missions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Controls are difficult and frustrating
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Lack of explanations and tutorials
- 🐛 Enemies attack too frequently
- 🐛 Difficulty identifying ship damage

**Reported bugs**

- Saved game not syncing between devices
- Camera issues
- Shooting system needs improvement

**Requested features**

- Add an endless mode without a timer
- Allow redesigning the ship at will
- Implement ship-to-ship battles
- Add more destructible elements
- Support gamepad controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Maximus 2 free?

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

### Is Space Squad Survival free?

Space Squad Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Maximus 2 or Space Squad Survival?

Maximus 2 is rated higher. Maximus 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Space Squad Survival averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Maximus 2 or Space Squad Survival have ads?

Both Maximus 2 and Space Squad Survival show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Maximus 2 or Space Squad Survival?

Maximus 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Space Squad Survival every 4 days. Most recently, Maximus 2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Space Squad Survival on November 4, 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.*