# Lightning Fighter 2 vs Dust Settle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lightning Fighter 2 at 64% against Dust Settle's 23%. Lightning Fighter 2 also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (535 vs 66). Dust Settle's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightning Fighter 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dust Settle sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lightning Fighter 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Fighter 2 has 535 ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Lightning Fighter 2's written reviews are positive against 23% of Dust Settle's.

Lightning Fighter 2 ships an update every 2 months, Dust Settle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Fighter 2 | Dust Settle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (535 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-fighter-2-space-war/id634845785/reviews)** | [4.0 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dust-settle-infinity-shooting/id1461500552/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **535** | 66 |
| Positive reviews | **64.5% of reviews** | 23.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 197 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yu Le Lin](https://appshunter.io/developer/401510323) | [Yang Li](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470216648) |

## 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


### Dust Settle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dust-settle-infinity-shooting/id1461500552)

Defend the galaxy from an alien invasion by shooting and blasting space dust. Upgrade your spaceship and weapons to defeat various enemy types and bosses. Enjoy a classic arcade space shooter experience with stunning 3D graphics and engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Shoot and blast space dust, Upgrade spaceship and weapons, Defeat alien invaders and bosses, Collect coins and items, Unlock powerful spaceship skills, Experience 3D space combat

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond 100 Add 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 500 Add 500 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 800 Add 800 | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning Fighter 2 free?

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

### Is Dust Settle free?

Dust Settle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lightning Fighter 2 or Dust Settle?

Lightning Fighter 2 is rated higher. Lightning Fighter 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 535 ratings, while Dust Settle averages 4.0 from 66 ratings.

### Do Lightning Fighter 2 or Dust Settle have ads?

Neither Lightning Fighter 2 nor Dust Settle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lightning Fighter 2 or Dust Settle?

Lightning Fighter 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Dust Settle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lightning Fighter 2 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Dust Settle on October 14, 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.*