# Lightning Fighter 2 vs Bullet Hell Monday Black

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bullet Hell Monday Black at every 2 weeks against Lightning Fighter 2's every 2 months. Lightning Fighter 2's advantage is ratings volume (537 vs 40) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightning Fighter 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bullet Hell Monday Black sells 7 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 4.4 for Bullet Hell Monday Black. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Fighter 2 has 537 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Lightning Fighter 2's written reviews are positive against 66% of Bullet Hell Monday Black's.

Lightning Fighter 2 ships an update every 2 months, Bullet Hell Monday Black every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Fighter 2 | Bullet Hell Monday Black |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (537 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-fighter-2-space-war/id634845785/reviews) | **[4.4 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullet-hell-monday-black/id1468740664/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **537** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | **66.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 197 MB | 105 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 Black

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullet-hell-monday-black/id1468740664)

Experience an intense vertical scrolling shooter with overwhelming bullet barrages. Utilize special weapons to overcome extreme difficulty. Features multiple modes, difficulty settings, and replayability with leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Vertical scrolling 2D shooting, Special weapon system, High difficulty levels, Original and Black modes, Leaderboards, Cloud saving

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ultra Supporter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Supporter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stage 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stage 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stage 5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stage 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Stage Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning Fighter 2 free?

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

### Is Bullet Hell Monday Black free?

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

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

Bullet Hell Monday Black is rated higher. Lightning Fighter 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 537 ratings, while Bullet Hell Monday Black averages 4.4 from 40 ratings.

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

Neither Lightning Fighter 2 nor Bullet Hell Monday Black shows ads.

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

Lightning Fighter 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Bullet Hell Monday Black every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lightning Fighter 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bullet Hell Monday Black 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.*