# Luxor 2 vs Meganoid 2

The clearest difference is rating: Luxor 2 at 4.4 against Meganoid 2's 4.2. Luxor 2 also leads on chart position (#152 vs unranked). Meganoid 2's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Luxor 2 costs $4.99 and Meganoid 2 $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Luxor 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Luxor 2's written reviews are positive against 66% of Meganoid 2's.

Luxor 2 ships an update every 7 months, Meganoid 2 every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Luxor 2 | Meganoid 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luxor-2/id442741020/reviews)** | [4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meganoid-2/id578231116/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **72.1% of reviews** | 66.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#152** | — |
| Size | 121 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Accelerate Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691696196) | [Pascal Bestebroer](https://appshunter.io/developer/364591324) |

## What reviewers say

### Luxor 2

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

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

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


### Meganoid 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meganoid-2/id578231116)

Experience challenging retro platforming with fast-paced levels and hidden treasures. This sequel offers brutal gameplay inspired by 80s and 90s classics, requiring skill and multiple attempts to conquer. New levels are added through updates.

**Highlights:** Challenging platforming levels, Retro 8-bit pixel art style, Chiptune music and sound effects, Hidden treasures to find, Time-trophies for speed runs, New levels added via updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Luxor 2 free?

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

### Is Meganoid 2 free?

Meganoid 2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Luxor 2 is rated higher. Luxor 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Meganoid 2 averages 4.2 from 13 ratings.

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

Neither Luxor 2 nor Meganoid 2 shows ads.

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

Luxor 2 ships an update every 7 months, and Meganoid 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Luxor 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Meganoid 2 on November 1, 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.*