# Lightning Fighter 2 vs Attack the Block

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lightning Fighter 2 at 64% against Attack the Block's 17%. Lightning Fighter 2 also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). Attack the Block's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightning Fighter 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Attack the Block sells 10 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, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Fighter 2 has 537 ratings behind it against 56, 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 17% of Attack the Block's.

Lightning Fighter 2 ships an update every 2 months, Attack the Block every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Fighter 2 | Attack the Block |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (537 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-fighter-2-space-war/id634845785/reviews)** | [3.8 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/attack-the-block-shootem-up/id1463514041/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **537** | 56 |
| Positive reviews | **64.5% of reviews** | 17.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 197 MB | 251 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Yu Le Lin](https://appshunter.io/developer/401510323) | [ABI GLOBAL LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743349083) |

## 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


### Attack the Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/attack-the-block-shootem-up/id1463514041)

Engage in an addictive arcade shooter experience with endless gameplay. Swipe to shoot and destroy flying balls, face challenging boss fights, and explore beautiful, randomly generated themes. Compete for the best score and enjoy a fun way to pass the time.

**Highlights:** Endless gameplay, Simple swipe control, Shoot and destroy flying balls, Boss fight, Randomly generated themes, Challenge friends with high scores

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Medium pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Swallow | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| PINCER | $1.99 | one-time |
| Huge pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| SWARM | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rich pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| THOR | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| JAVELIN THROWER | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning Fighter 2 free?

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

### Is Attack the Block free?

Attack the Block is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lightning Fighter 2 or Attack the Block?

Lightning Fighter 2 is rated higher. Lightning Fighter 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 537 ratings, while Attack the Block averages 3.8 from 56 ratings.

### Do Lightning Fighter 2 or Attack the Block have ads?

Attack the Block shows ads; Lightning Fighter 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lightning Fighter 2 or Attack the Block?

Lightning Fighter 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Attack the Block every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lightning Fighter 2 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Attack the Block on November 3, 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.*