# Lightning Fighter 2 vs Cosmic Challenge Racing

The clearest difference is ads: Lightning Fighter 2 at none against Cosmic Challenge Racing's shown. Lightning Fighter 2 also leads on ratings volume (537 vs 114) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). Cosmic Challenge Racing's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 64%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightning Fighter 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cosmic Challenge Racing 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 — 4.4 for Lightning Fighter 2 against 4.2 for Cosmic Challenge Racing. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 537 and 114 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Lightning Fighter 2's written reviews are positive against 76% of Cosmic Challenge Racing's.

Lightning Fighter 2 ships an update every 2 months, Cosmic Challenge Racing every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Fighter 2 | Cosmic Challenge Racing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (537 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-fighter-2-space-war/id634845785/reviews)** | [4.2 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmic-challenge-racing/id1070525362/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **537** | 114 |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | **75.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 197 MB | 488 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yu Le Lin](https://appshunter.io/developer/401510323) | [Ivanovich Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/410768612) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightning Fighter 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-fighter-2-space-war/id634845785)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 70 Gem Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Novice Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 420 Gem Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 80,000 Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 910 Gem Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 170,000 Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,900 Gem Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 400,000 Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cosmos Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 🚀 Engaging and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Variety of ships and weapons
- 👍 Smooth controls and responsiveness

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent data loss and progress resets
- 🐛 Connectivity issues and login problems
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for progression
- 🔋 Requires constant internet connection

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Cosmic Challenge Racing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmic-challenge-racing/id1070525362)

Engage in intense multiplayer space races against challenging opponents. Master diverse spacecraft, design your own tracks with the Circuit Editor, and compete online for prizes. Enjoy stunning graphics and cloud saves.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer space racing, Diverse spacecraft, Circuit Editor for custom tracks, Online competitions, Cloud save progress, Community track sharing

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra attempts for special tournament | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kohins Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kohins Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kohins Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ships Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ships Pack 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Editor | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning Fighter 2 free?

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

### Is Cosmic Challenge Racing free?

Cosmic Challenge Racing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lightning Fighter 2 or Cosmic Challenge Racing?

Lightning Fighter 2 is rated higher. Lightning Fighter 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 537 ratings, while Cosmic Challenge Racing averages 4.2 from 114 ratings.

### Do Lightning Fighter 2 or Cosmic Challenge Racing have ads?

Cosmic Challenge Racing shows ads; Lightning Fighter 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lightning Fighter 2 or Cosmic Challenge Racing?

Lightning Fighter 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Cosmic Challenge Racing every 5 weeks. Most recently, Lightning Fighter 2 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Cosmic Challenge Racing on October 24, 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.*