Comparison

Chicken Invaders 4 vs Lightning Fighter 2

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

Head to head
About

Chicken Invaders 4

Defend Earth from an alien chicken invasion in this retro-style arcade shooter. Pilot your spaceship, blast waves of fowl invaders, and save humanity from intergalactic poultry. Experience intense space combat with escalating challenges.

Highlights
  • Retro arcade shooter gameplay
  • Defend Earth from alien chickens
  • Pilot a spaceship
  • Intense space combat
  • Escalating challenges
Features
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I remember the day of the invasion well. The memories still burn deeply, like spicy chicken wings. They came without warning, squawking menacingly, their ruffled feathers darkening the sun. Invading intergalactic chickens, out to punish humanity for our oppression of their earthly brethren. I instantly knew what had to be done. I dropped my half-eaten chicken burger and jumped in my cockpit. With a greasy finger I set my lasers to "extra crispy" and blasted off to intercept the fowl invaders. It wasn't easy. Squawks, feathers flying, the smell of charred chicken everywhere. Three times they invaded, each time with increasingly devious plans. Three times I managed to push them back whence they came, and secure humanity a few more years as the dominant species of this planet. After their last retreat, I headed for my local Space Burger to bask in the glow of my recent victory. Breathing a sigh of relief, I sat down to enjoy a double chicken-burger with crispy chicken wings on the side. Little did I know that my greatest adventure was yet to come...

About

Lightning Fighter 2

Engage in intense arcade-style space combat as a hero defending the galaxy from alien invaders. Pilot a super fighter jet through challenging stages, facing waves of enemies and epic boss battles. Upgrade your aircraft and utilize powerful weapons in this fast-paced shoot 'em up experience.

Highlights
  • 11 Super Fighter Aircraft with unique weapons
  • Classic shoot 'em up gameplay
  • 13 Unique Stages with exclusive soundtracks
  • Epic multi-phase boss battles
  • Robust equipment system for upgrades
  • 3 Difficulty Levels
  • Fully Upgraded HD Graphics
Features
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In Lightning Fighter 2: Space War, you are the hero the galaxy needs. As a skilled space shooter, it is up to you to protect the galaxian and the surrounding asteroids from the ruthless Galaga alien invaders. With fast-paced action reminiscent of classic arcade games, this space shooter game will keep you on the edge of your seat as you battle through the space war. Jump into the cockpit of your super fighter jet and take on wave after wave of enemies, including formidable boss battles in the style of the beloved Raiden series. With its frenetic danmaku bullet hell and immersive gameplay, Lightning Fighter 2: Galactica is the ultimate space shooter arcade shooting game experience. Are you ready to defend the galaxy and emerge victorious in the epic space war as a skilled space shooter? Game features: 11 Super Fighter Aircraft: 11 super fighter jets join the battle, each equipped with 3 powerful weapons and special attacks. Classic Shoot 'em up gameplay: Exciting combat against waves of enemies and bullet hell barrages as a space shooter. 13 Unique Stages: Each stage boasts immersive gaming atmosphere with exclusive soundtracks, all set in the vast space war. Epic Boss Battles: Multi-phase bosses featuring old-school bullet hell style combat with new, challenging patterns as a space shooter. Robust Equipment System: Charge up powerful gear to strengthen your super fighter aircraft against the enemies in the space war as a space shooter. 3 Difficulty Levels: Suitable for players of all skill levels in the space shooter game. Exciting Challenges: Brand new city stages and alien space base stages, attack the enemy base head-on as a space shooter. Fully Upgraded HD Graphics: Stunning designs, amazing lighting, and special effects in the space shooter game. Daily rewards to help you in the space shooter game.

Screenshots

Chicken Invaders 44 screens
Lightning Fighter 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lightning Fighter 2 at none against Chicken Invaders 4's shown. Lightning Fighter 2 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 19 months) and rating (4.4 vs 3.9). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Chicken Invaders 4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lightning Fighter 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lightning Fighter 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Fighter 2 has 537 ratings behind it against 94, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Chicken Invaders 4's written reviews are positive against 64% of Lightning Fighter 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chicken Invaders 4 ships an update every 19 months, Lightning Fighter 2 every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Chicken Invaders 4 versus Lightning Fighter 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChicken Invaders 4Lightning Fighter 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (94 ratings)4.4 (537 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.6% of reviews64.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings94537 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB197 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperInterAction studiosYu Le Lin

Customer experience

Chicken Invaders 4

All ratings94 ratings
Positive70.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative22.3%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive51.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative44.4%

Lightning Fighter 2

All ratings535 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews498 reviews
Positive64.5%
Neutral7.6%
Negative27.9%

Bugs and requests

Chicken Invaders 4

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Lightning Fighter 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes on launch
  • Unlocked ships and upgrades disappearing
  • Ads not closing properly
  • Connectivity issues causing data loss

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline mode for playing without internet
  • More stages, levels, and difficulty options
  • Ability to restore purchased items and progress
  • Better communication about game updates

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chicken Invaders 4

One-time1
  • Full game unlock$0.99
10 purchases

Lightning Fighter 2

One-time10
  • 70 Gem Pack$0.99
  • 15,000 Coin Pack$0.99
  • Novice Pack$1.99
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  • 420 Gem Pack$4.99
  • 80,000 Coin Pack$4.99
  • 910 Gem Pack$9.99
  • 170,000 Coin Pack$9.99
  • 1,900 Gem Pack$19.99
  • 400,000 Gold$19.99
  • Cosmos Pack$29.99

Questions

Is Chicken Invaders 4 free?
Chicken Invaders 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lightning Fighter 2 free?
Lightning Fighter 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chicken Invaders 4 or Lightning Fighter 2?
Lightning Fighter 2 is rated higher. Chicken Invaders 4 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Lightning Fighter 2 averages 4.4 from 537 ratings.
Do Chicken Invaders 4 or Lightning Fighter 2 have ads?
Chicken Invaders 4 shows ads; Lightning Fighter 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Chicken Invaders 4 or Lightning Fighter 2?
Chicken Invaders 4 ships an update every 19 months, and Lightning Fighter 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Chicken Invaders 4 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Lightning Fighter 2 on October 23, 2026.

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