# Shoot The Zombirds vs Phoenix 2

The clearest difference is price: Phoenix 2 at Free against Shoot The Zombirds's $0.99. Phoenix 2 also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 144). Shoot The Zombirds's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (92% vs 73%). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Phoenix 2 is free to download; Shoot The Zombirds costs $0.99 up front. Shoot The Zombirds sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Phoenix 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Shoot The Zombirds against 4.7 for Phoenix 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoenix 2 has 26K ratings behind it against 144, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Shoot The Zombirds's written reviews are positive against 73% of Phoenix 2's.

Shoot The Zombirds ships an update every 5 weeks, Phoenix 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shoot The Zombirds | Phoenix 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-the-zombirds/id497933996/reviews) | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-2/id1134895689/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 144 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 73.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 129 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Dreams](https://appshunter.io/developer/306712040) | [Firi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/361212278) |

## What reviewers say

### Shoot The Zombirds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-the-zombirds/id497933996)

Defend adorable Pumpkids from hordes of undead birds in this engaging shooting game. Utilize a crossbow and magic power-ups to complete objectives, climb leaderboards, and upgrade your skills. Dress up as horror characters for added fun.

**Highlights:** Zombie bird shooting gameplay, Defend Pumpkids, Crossbow and magic power-ups, Dozens of challenging objectives, Leaderboard competition, Skill upgrades, Horror character costumes

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 75000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 💎 Great graphics and visuals
- 🎃 Spooky Halloween theme
- 🕹️ Simple and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📱 Needs support for newer screen sizes

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Arrows getting stuck in falling zombirds
- Coins not registering properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and game modes
- Ability to save progress
- Leaderboards and achievements
- Improved tutorial or instructions


### Phoenix 2

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

Blast through waves of alien invaders in this classic arcade shooter. Collect and upgrade over 100 unique ships, experience an action-packed campaign, and compete on global leaderboards. Enjoy short game sessions or challenging daily missions with stunning 120FPS graphics.

**Highlights:** Over 100 unique ships to collect and upgrade, 30 story missions and daily generated missions, Special abilities like Mega Laser and Personal Shield, Global leaderboards and community features, Short game sessions for on-the-go play, Stunning 120FPS graphics, Cross-platform saving and play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |

**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 Shoot The Zombirds free?

Shoot The Zombirds costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Phoenix 2 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shoot The Zombirds or Phoenix 2?

Phoenix 2 is rated higher. Shoot The Zombirds averages 4.7 out of 5 from 144 ratings, while Phoenix 2 averages 4.7 from 26K ratings.

### Do Shoot The Zombirds or Phoenix 2 have ads?

Phoenix 2 shows ads; Shoot The Zombirds does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shoot The Zombirds or Phoenix 2?

Shoot The Zombirds ships an update every 5 weeks, and Phoenix 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shoot The Zombirds was updated on November 10, 2026 and Phoenix 2 on November 13, 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.*