# Galaxy Wings vs Phoenix 2

The clearest difference is rating: Phoenix 2 at 4.7 against Galaxy Wings's 4.0. Phoenix 2 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 74 months) and ratings volume (26K vs 65). Galaxy Wings's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galaxy Wings sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Phoenix 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Phoenix 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoenix 2 has 26K ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Galaxy Wings'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.

Galaxy Wings ships an update every 74 months, Phoenix 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galaxy Wings | Phoenix 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-wings/id458875751/reviews) | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-2/id1134895689/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 65 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.3% of reviews** | 73.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 74 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sprakelsoft GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/424478680) | [Firi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/361212278) |

## What reviewers say

### Galaxy Wings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-wings/id458875751)

Pilot a retro spaceship in a classic shoot-em-up experience against alien hordes. Control your ship with touch controls and unleash powerful weapon upgrades. Enjoy nostalgic graphics and Game Center integration.

**Highlights:** Retro-style graphics, Touchscreen controls, Automatic shooting, Weapon upgrades, Diverse enemies, Game Center integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Phoenix 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-2/id1134895689)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 800 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP | $4.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| 65000 Credits | $49.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $49.99 | one-time |
| 140K Credits | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Warp gate charge time bug
- Occasional crashes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add haptic feedback
- Implement an endless mode
- Allow players to customize ships
- Add a level creator
- Provide an offline mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Galaxy Wings free?

Galaxy Wings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Phoenix 2 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Galaxy Wings or Phoenix 2?

Phoenix 2 is rated higher. Galaxy Wings averages 4.0 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Phoenix 2 averages 4.7 from 26K ratings.

### Do Galaxy Wings or Phoenix 2 have ads?

Phoenix 2 shows ads; Galaxy Wings does not.

### Which is updated more often, Galaxy Wings or Phoenix 2?

Galaxy Wings ships an update every 74 months, and Phoenix 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Galaxy Wings was updated on September 19, 2026 and Phoenix 2 on October 14, 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.*