# Luxor 2 vs Payback 2

The clearest difference is price: Payback 2 at Free against Luxor 2's $4.99. Payback 2 also leads on ratings volume (54K vs 16) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Luxor 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Payback 2 is free to download; Luxor 2 costs $4.99 up front. Payback 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Luxor 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Payback 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Payback 2 has 54K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Luxor 2's written reviews are positive against 85% of Payback 2's.

Luxor 2 ships an update every 7 months, Payback 2 every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Luxor 2 | Payback 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luxor-2/id442741020/reviews) | **[4.7 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payback-2/id570426586/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **54K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.6% of reviews | **85.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#115** |
| Size | 121 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Accelerate Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691696196) | [Apex Designs Games LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684922634) |

## What reviewers say

### Luxor 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luxor-2/id442741020)

Embark on a journey through ancient Egypt in this classic marble-shooter game. Destroy approaching magical spheres with your scarab before they reach the pyramids. Features stunning graphics, numerous levels, and power-ups to aid your quest.

**Highlights:** 88 3D-rendered levels, Four difficulty levels, Over 80 statistics and badges, Rank progression system, Three game modes, 13 explosive power-ups, 13 bonus rounds

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- ⏱️ Great stress reliever and relaxation
- 🎮 Smooth gameplay experience
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- 📺 Game runs too fast on newer iPhone models
- ⚠️ Ads present in paid version
- 👁️ Balls are too small and hard to see
- 🎮 Awkward and sluggish controller/shooter controls

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- App closes immediately upon opening
- Random crashes during gameplay
- Game freezes at certain points
- Controller/shooter freezes in place

**Requested features**

- Update for newer iPhone models and iOS versions
- Fullscreen support for modern devices
- More levels and different worlds
- Luxor 3, 4, and 5 versions
- More power-ups in gameplay


### Payback 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payback-2/id570426586)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Experience intense, action-packed gameplay with a variety of campaign events, including gang battles, races, and tank duels. Compete with friends and millions of players online, or create your own custom events with diverse cities, modes, and vehicles.

**Highlights:** Varied campaign events, Extensive online multiplayer, Hourly, daily, and weekly challenges, Custom event creation, Diverse cities, game modes, and vehicles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Episode 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Episode 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Custom Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Coins | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🚀 Offline playability
- 💡 Customizable game modes
- 🎨 Good graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Too many intrusive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔨 Unfinished or unpolished features
- 🚗 Unrealistic vehicle physics

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Vehicles and physics issues
- Multiplayer matchmaking problems
- Inconsistent or missing game progress
- Unresponsive controls and input issues

**Requested features**

- Add more vehicles and customization options
- Improve graphics and animations
- Implement a story mode or campaign
- Add more game modes and multiplayer features
- Reduce the number of ads or make them less intrusive


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Luxor 2 free?

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

### Is Payback 2 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Luxor 2 or Payback 2?

Payback 2 is rated higher. Luxor 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Payback 2 averages 4.7 from 54K ratings.

### Do Luxor 2 or Payback 2 have ads?

Payback 2 shows ads; Luxor 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Luxor 2 or Payback 2?

Luxor 2 ships an update every 7 months, and Payback 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Luxor 2 was updated on September 27, 2026 and Payback 2 on September 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.*