# Voxel Invaders vs Phoenix 2

The clearest difference is rating: Phoenix 2 at 4.7 against Voxel Invaders's 3.9. Phoenix 2 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (26K vs 14). Voxel Invaders's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phoenix 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Voxel Invaders asks for nothing beyond the download.

Phoenix 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoenix 2 has 26K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Voxel Invaders'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.

Voxel Invaders ships an update every 13 months, Phoenix 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voxel Invaders | Phoenix 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voxel-invaders/id630332776/reviews) | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-2/id1134895689/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 73.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Noctua Software Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/629435881) | [Firi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/361212278) |

## What reviewers say

### Voxel Invaders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voxel-invaders/id630332776)

Engage in a retro arcade space shooter experience with voxel graphics. Navigate through asteroid fields, collect power-ups, and battle waves of alien invaders and bosses across 24 levels. Enjoy intuitive one-finger controls and original vintage sound effects.

**Highlights:** Retro voxel graphics, 24 levels with over 140 stages, Dozens of alien invaders and bosses, 9 different weapons, Intuitive single-finger control, 3D OpenGL based graphics, Original vintage sound effects

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

**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 Voxel Invaders free?

Voxel Invaders is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Phoenix 2 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Voxel Invaders or Phoenix 2?

Phoenix 2 is rated higher. Voxel Invaders averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Phoenix 2 averages 4.7 from 26K ratings.

### Do Voxel Invaders or Phoenix 2 have ads?

Phoenix 2 shows ads; Voxel Invaders does not.

### Which is updated more often, Voxel Invaders or Phoenix 2?

Voxel Invaders ships an update every 13 months, and Phoenix 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Voxel Invaders was updated on August 15, 2026 and Phoenix 2 on September 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.*