Comparison

Luxor 2 vs MOONBATS

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

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About

Luxor 2

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
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A classic marble-shooter, beautifully illustrated and dazzling with brilliant effects. LUXOR 2 takes you on a beautiful voyage through the land of ancient Egypt. Play 88 gorgeously rendered levels of brilliantly displayed crisp and stunning graphics set amongst the pyramids and temples of ancient Egypt. Use your mystical winged scarab to shoot and destroy the approaching magical spheres before they reach the pyramids at the end of their path. Luxor 2 features powerups including Lightning Storm, Color Cloud, Net, and Dagger to help you shoot down those enemy spheres faster than ever before! Work your way up through the ranks to become the Pharaoh over all of Egypt! Key Game Features: · 88 explosively challenging and gorgeously 3D-rendered levels · Four levels of difficulty, including: the expert level that unlocks the mind-blowing Challenge of Horus · Over 80 new statistics and badges, plus bonus rounds at the end of each stage · Work your way from Farm Hand to Pharaoh by improving your rank · Three stimulating modes of play, including Survival and Practice modes · 13 explosive power-ups, including the new Color Cloud, Net, Dagger and Lightning Storm, to help shoot down the oncoming enemy spheres · 13 intense and rewarding bonus rounds at the end of each stage Visit us on the App Store at http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/mumbojumbo/id312416866 to find more of our award-winning casual games including our Luxor Series, Midnight Mysteries Series, 7 Wonders Series and more! Find us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MumboJumboGames Follow us on Twitter: @MumboJumboGames

About

MOONBATS

Embark on a nocturnal adventure through mystical, storm-lit caves. Control your bat's flight with simple taps, dodge obstacles, and collect items to boost your score. Compete with friends and climb leaderboards in this immersive gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Mystical cave exploration
  • Simple tap-to-fly controls
  • Collectible items for score boost
  • 30 Game Center achievements
  • Friend challenges via Game Center
  • Competitive leaderboards
Features
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Moonbats - Upside Down invites you into a mystical world of nocturnal adventure, where the thrill of endless flight meets the excitement of community competition. Drawing inspiration from the enigmatic Moonbats community, this game offers a unique journey through dark, storm-lit caves, filled with challenges and surprises. Key Features: Mystical Cave Exploration: Navigate through a beautifully designed cave, with lightning adding a dramatic and unpredictable element to your journey. Simple, Engaging Gameplay: With just a tap, control your bat's flight. Dodge obstacles and collect valuable items as you delve deeper into the cave's mysteries. Collectibles and Survival: Accumulate blood and other items to boost your score. With three lives, each encounter is a test of skill and endurance. Rich Achievement System: Engage with 30 unique achievements in Game Center, each offering a new challenge and adding depth to your gameplay experience. Game Center Challenges: Challenge your friends through Game Center and engage in thrilling competitions. Win to earn your opponent's blood, adding a fiercely competitive aspect to the game. Competitive Leaderboards: Rise to the top in three leaderboards - BLOOD, Points, and Bat Friend. Show your mastery in navigating the caves and engaging with the community. Immersive Audio-Visual Experience: The game's dark, mystical theme is enhanced by stunning visuals and a captivating soundtrack, creating an immersive gaming experience. Join the Adventure: In "Moonbats - Upside Down," every flight is a new challenge, and every challenge is an opportunity to prove your skills. Whether you're a fan of the Moonbats universe or a newcomer to this thrilling world, the game offers a blend of exploration, competition, and community engagement. Download now and take on the challenge of "Moonbats - Upside Down" – where mastery of the night sky is just the beginning! Achieve Nebra Effect

Screenshots

Luxor 24 screens
MOONBATS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MOONBATS at Free against Luxor 2's $4.99. MOONBATS also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 72%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Luxor 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On ratings volume, in-app purchases 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

MOONBATS is free to download; Luxor 2 costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MOONBATS holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Luxor 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of MOONBATS's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Luxor 2 versus MOONBATS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuxor 2MOONBATS
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (16 ratings)4.7 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1619 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAccelerate GamesFATCAT GAMES LLC

Customer experience

Luxor 2

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews204 reviews
Positive72.1%
Neutral9.8%
Negative18.1%

MOONBATS

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Luxor 2

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Game crashes on startup
  • App closes immediately upon opening
  • Random crashes during gameplay
  • Game freezes at certain points
  • Controller/shooter freezes in place
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  • Ball randomly changes color without user input
  • Game resets to earlier levels after closing
  • Saved game progress lost unexpectedly
  • Controls stick when positioned far right or left
  • Choppy/sluggish performance
  • Incompatibility with iOS 7, iOS 11, and newer versions
  • Two-finger control not working simultaneously
  • Game doesn't recognize level completion on sudden close

Requested features

13 requests
  • 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
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  • Music/soundtrack addition
  • Colorblind mode with distinctive textures
  • Ability to resume from last played level after game over
  • Shake gesture to change ball color
  • Show next ball color and strand count indicators
  • Larger ball sizes for better visibility
  • Better controller responsiveness
  • Developer contact information accessibility

MOONBATS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Luxor 2

No in-app purchases

None

MOONBATS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Luxor 2 free?
Luxor 2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MOONBATS free?
MOONBATS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Luxor 2 or MOONBATS?
MOONBATS is rated higher. Luxor 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while MOONBATS averages 4.7 from 19 ratings.
Do Luxor 2 or MOONBATS have ads?
MOONBATS shows ads; Luxor 2 does not.

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