Comparison

Enigmo vs Phoenix 2

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

Head to head
About

Enigmo

A 3D physics-based puzzle game where players redirect streams of liquid droplets to reach their destination. Utilize various tools to manipulate the flow and solve challenging levels. Offers extensive user-generated content and multiplayer capabilities.

Highlights
  • Physics-based liquid redirection
  • 50 challenging levels
  • Networked multiplayer mode
  • User-created level editor
  • Downloadable user-created levels
  • Bonus points for speed
Features
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• NETWORKED MULTIPLAYER MODE WITH GAME CENTER! • Voted "Best iPhone Game" at Apple's WWDC '08 • 2008 Austin GDC Independent Games Festival Showcase Winner! • "Best Puzzle Game" from appstoreapps.com • "Best Puzzle Game 2008" from Best App Ever Awards Enigmo is a 3D puzzle game where you direct animated streams of flowing liquid so that the droplets get to their destination. Water, Oil, and Lava fall from Droppers and bounce around the walls of the puzzle. You move and rotate various types of bumpers, sliders, accelerators, and sponges in order to divert the flow of the falling droplets. The faster you complete each of the 50 levels, the more bonus points you receive. The physics in Enigmo are truly amazing to watch! This is one of the most unique puzzle games ever created. In addition to the 50 levels that come with the game, you can also download many more levels for free! As of version 1.1, you can download levels created by other users or by yourself with the Mac or PC version of Enigmo which has a built-in level editor. You may submit your levels to us and we'll include them in the public list if we like them enough. _______________ Watch the behind the scenes video: http://pangeasoft.net/iphone/behindthescenes.html

About

Phoenix 2

Blast through waves of alien invaders in this classic arcade space shooter. Collect and upgrade over 100 unique ships, complete exciting missions, and compete on global leaderboards. Enjoy short game sessions or an action-packed campaign with stunning graphics.

Highlights
  • Over 100 unique ships
  • Ship collection and upgrades
  • Action-packed campaign
  • Special abilities
  • Daily missions
  • Global leaderboards
  • Cross-platform play
Features
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Save the galaxy in this classic arcade shooter that everyone can enjoy! Blast wave after wave of menacing invaders in exciting missions to achieve glorious victory. Start playing Phoenix 2 right now with all these great features. * Blast invaders with over 100 unique ships. * Build your own ship collection and upgrade your favorites. * Experience an action packed campaign with 30 exciting story missions. * Discover special abilities like Mega Laser, Missile Swarm and Personal Shield. * Short game sessions: Launch whenever you have a minute to play. * Complete daily missions of different skill levels, from casual to bullet hell. * Get the high score on global leaderboards and show you are the best of the best. * Engage with an active community to help each other and discuss ship tactics. * New missions are generated every day. * Stunning and smooth 120FPS graphics powered by our custom game engine. * Create a group for your friends and play your own unique missions. * Cross-platform saving and cross-platform play. Phoenix 2 is developed by a passionate indie studio in The Netherlands and delivers the handcrafted experience of a retro space shoot’em up with modern gameplay. Phoenix 2 is your new daily visit to the arcade! Internet connection required to play.

Screenshots

Enigmo4 screens
Phoenix 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Phoenix 2 at Free against Enigmo's $1.99. Phoenix 2 also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 128) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Enigmo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#89 vs unranked). On in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Phoenix 2 is free to download; Enigmo costs $1.99 up front. Enigmo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Phoenix 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Phoenix 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoenix 2 has 26K ratings behind it against 128, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Enigmo's written reviews are positive against 73% of Phoenix 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Enigmo ships an update every 2 months, Phoenix 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Enigmo versus Phoenix 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEnigmoPhoenix 2
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (128 ratings)4.7 (26K ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews — better73.3% of reviews
Number of ratings12826K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#89 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB295 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPangea Software, Inc.Firi Games

Customer experience

Enigmo

All ratings128 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral8.6%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews905 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral7.0%
Negative9.3%

Phoenix 2

All ratings25,800 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews1,560 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral8.6%
Negative18.1%

User reviews

Enigmo

From 128 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 👍 Challenging and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Impressive graphics and visuals
  • 💡 Downloadable user-created levels
  • 🕹️ Intuitive touch controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 🔋 Battery draining issues
  • 🧭 Lack of level select or restart options
  • 📖 Insufficient in-game instructions
  • 🤏 Fiddly controls for precise object placement

Phoenix 2

From 26K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fantastic mobile game
  • 🚀 Incredibly fun and addictive
  • 🚀 Best bullet hell game on the phone
  • 🚀 Easily the best bullet hell I've played
  • 🚀 Amazing game for on the go fun

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Great Gameplay Ruined by Frustrating Ad Experience
  • 💰 Supers aren't well implemented
  • 💰 Micro-transactions too much
  • 💰 Progression limited, hard to earn credits
  • 🐛 Terrible, uninspiring compared to original Phoenix HD

Bugs and requests

Enigmo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on iOS 26.1
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Freezing and performance problems on some devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add a tutorial or in-game instructions
  • Implement a level select or restart option
  • Improve controls for more precise object manipulation
  • Introduce a dark mode or customizable UI
  • Expand the game with more levels and content

Phoenix 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Warp gate charge time bug
  • Occasional crashes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add haptic feedback
  • Implement an endless mode
  • Allow players to customize ships
  • Add a level creator
  • Provide an offline mode
Show 2 more
  • Improve ship ability descriptions
  • Add a replay feature

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Enigmo

One-time2
  • Kid Pack #1$0.99
  • Kid Pack #2$0.99
11 purchases

Phoenix 2

One-time11
  • 800 Credits$0.99
  • 5000 Credits$4.99
  • Special Offer$4.99
Show 8 more
  • VIP$4.99
  • 12000 Credits$9.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
  • 25000 Credits$19.99
  • Special Offer$19.99
  • 65000 Credits$49.99
  • Special Offer$49.99
  • 140K Credits$99.99

Questions

Is Enigmo free?
Enigmo costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Phoenix 2 free?
Phoenix 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Enigmo or Phoenix 2?
Phoenix 2 is rated higher. Enigmo averages 4.5 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while Phoenix 2 averages 4.7 from 26K ratings.
Do Enigmo or Phoenix 2 have ads?
Phoenix 2 shows ads; Enigmo does not.
Which is updated more often, Enigmo or Phoenix 2?
Enigmo ships an update every 2 months, and Phoenix 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Enigmo was updated on October 13, 2026 and Phoenix 2 on October 14, 2026.

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