# Chicken Invaders 3 Easter HD vs Phoenix 2

The clearest difference is rating: Phoenix 2 at 4.7 against Chicken Invaders 3 Easter HD's 3.5. Phoenix 2 also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 43%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 17 months). Chicken Invaders 3 Easter HD's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chicken Invaders 3 Easter HD 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 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoenix 2 has 26K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Chicken Invaders 3 Easter HD's written reviews are positive against 73% of Phoenix 2's.

Chicken Invaders 3 Easter HD ships an update every 17 months, Phoenix 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chicken Invaders 3 Easter HD | Phoenix 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicken-invaders-3-easter-hd/id513366604/reviews) | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-2/id1134895689/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **73.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [InterAction studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/460426907) | [Firi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/361212278) |

## What reviewers say

### Chicken Invaders 3 Easter HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicken-invaders-3-easter-hd/id513366604)

Defend Earth from an intergalactic chicken invasion seeking revenge for centuries of oppression. Pilot your spacecraft and fight for humanity's right to enjoy chicken dishes, or face becoming part of the alien menu.

**Highlights:** Space combat gameplay, Defend Earth from alien chickens, Fight for survival, Multiple challenges, Easter-themed content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full game unlock | $2.99 | 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 Chicken Invaders 3 Easter HD free?

Chicken Invaders 3 Easter HD 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, Chicken Invaders 3 Easter HD or Phoenix 2?

Phoenix 2 is rated higher. Chicken Invaders 3 Easter HD averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Phoenix 2 averages 4.7 from 26K ratings.

### Do Chicken Invaders 3 Easter HD or Phoenix 2 have ads?

Phoenix 2 shows ads; Chicken Invaders 3 Easter HD does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chicken Invaders 3 Easter HD or Phoenix 2?

Chicken Invaders 3 Easter HD ships an update every 17 months, and Phoenix 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chicken Invaders 3 Easter HD was updated on October 16, 2026 and Phoenix 2 on October 19, 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.*