# Tractor Beam vs Phoenix Returns

The clearest difference is rating: Tractor Beam at 5.0 against Phoenix Returns's 3.5. Tractor Beam also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 40%) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Tractor Beam costs $0.99 and Phoenix Returns $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Tractor Beam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Tractor Beam's written reviews are positive against 40% of Phoenix Returns's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tractor Beam | Phoenix Returns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tractor-beam/id352841522/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-returns/id6448354757/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **82.0% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 8 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manufacturing Content](https://appshunter.io/developer/352841525) | [Lazaros Dinakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/335501411) |

## What reviewers say

### Tractor Beam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tractor-beam/id352841522)

Pilot a ship through an asteroid field using only a tractor beam.  Slingshot your vessel and use the beam to manipulate asteroids, creating a unique and challenging arcade experience.  Enjoy dynamic music or play your own.

**Highlights:** Tractor beam mechanics, Asteroid field navigation, Multi-touch gameplay, Procedurally generated music, Portrait and landscape modes, Three difficulty levels

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Phoenix Returns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-returns/id6448354757)

Experience an 80s arcade classic where you battle waves of bird-like aliens. Your mission is to defeat the ultimate Phoenix Mothership boss.

**Highlights:** Wave-based alien combat, Retro 80s arcade style, Boss battles, Classic gameplay mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tractor Beam free?

Tractor Beam costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Phoenix Returns free?

Phoenix Returns costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tractor Beam or Phoenix Returns?

Tractor Beam is rated higher. Tractor Beam averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Phoenix Returns averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Tractor Beam or Phoenix Returns have ads?

Neither Tractor Beam nor Phoenix Returns shows ads.

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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.*