# RayForce vs Phoenix 2

The clearest difference is price: Phoenix 2 at Free against RayForce's $6.99. Phoenix 2 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (26K vs 10). RayForce's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Phoenix 2 is free to download; RayForce costs $6.99 up front. Phoenix 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. RayForce asks for nothing beyond the download.

Phoenix 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoenix 2 has 26K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of RayForce's written reviews are positive against 73% of Phoenix 2's.

RayForce ships an update every 3 months, Phoenix 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RayForce | Phoenix 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rayforce/id484012905/reviews) | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-2/id1134895689/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.3% of reviews | **73.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 52 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TAITO Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/305608085) | [Firi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/361212278) |

## What reviewers say

### RayForce

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rayforce/id484012905)

Experience a classic 2D arcade shooter on your mobile device. Choose between faithful arcade recreation or optimized touch controls, with multiple shooting methods and display options. Compete globally for high scores and achievements.

**Highlights:** Remix Mode with flick controls, Arcade Mode faithful recreation, Auto and Manual shooting methods, MFi Bluetooth controller support, Game Center rankings and achievements, Zoom and Original display types, 8 difficulty modes

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 RayForce free?

RayForce costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Phoenix 2 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RayForce or Phoenix 2?

Phoenix 2 is rated higher. RayForce averages 4.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Phoenix 2 averages 4.7 from 26K ratings.

### Do RayForce or Phoenix 2 have ads?

Phoenix 2 shows ads; RayForce does not.

### Which is updated more often, RayForce or Phoenix 2?

RayForce ships an update every 3 months, and Phoenix 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, RayForce was updated on October 24, 2026 and Phoenix 2 on October 25, 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.*