# Lightning Fighter 2 vs Bullet Hell Monday

The clearest difference is rating: Bullet Hell Monday at 4.9 against Lightning Fighter 2's 4.3. Bullet Hell Monday also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 64%). Lightning Fighter 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, 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 Bullet Hell Monday sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bullet Hell Monday holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 535 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Lightning Fighter 2's written reviews are positive against 96% of Bullet Hell Monday's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Fighter 2 | Bullet Hell Monday |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (535 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-fighter-2-space-war/id634845785/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullet-hell-monday/id1107355213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 535 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.4% of reviews | **96.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 197 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Yu Le Lin](https://appshunter.io/developer/401510323) | [MASAYUKI ITO](https://appshunter.io/developer/820672202) |

## 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


### Bullet Hell Monday

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullet-hell-monday/id1107355213)

Experience an authentic bullet hell shooter on your mobile device. Offers modes for both beginners and experts, with extensive content and ship upgrades. Compete for high scores and climb the global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Authentic bullet hell shooter gameplay, Chapter mode for beginners, Challenge mode for experts, Over 50 stages, Ship upgrading system, Endless survival mode, Global leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homing Type | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shielding Type | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Type | $0.99 | one-time |
| Search Type | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lock-On Type | $1.99 | one-time |
| Blade Type | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Upgrade & Challenge Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Classic stg game
- 🎨 Nice bullets design and music
- 👍 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 🎶 Great soundtrack
- 💰 Fair monetization model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- 🔋 High difficulty can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Rollover issue with AP at 9,999
- Unbeatable levels on normal difficulty

**Requested features**

- Level editor
- More free ship types


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning Fighter 2 free?

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

### Is Bullet Hell Monday free?

Bullet Hell Monday is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lightning Fighter 2 or Bullet Hell Monday?

Bullet Hell Monday is rated higher. Lightning Fighter 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 535 ratings, while Bullet Hell Monday averages 4.9 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Lightning Fighter 2 or Bullet Hell Monday have ads?

Bullet Hell Monday shows ads; Lightning Fighter 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lightning Fighter 2 or Bullet Hell Monday?

Lightning Fighter 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Bullet Hell Monday every 2 months. Most recently, Lightning Fighter 2 was updated on September 18, 2026 and Bullet Hell Monday on September 22, 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.*