# Lightning Fighter 2 vs STRIKERS 1945

The clearest difference is ads: Lightning Fighter 2 at none against STRIKERS 1945's shown. Lightning Fighter 2 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (537 vs 50). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 STRIKERS 1945 sells 6 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 STRIKERS 1945. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Fighter 2 has 537 ratings behind it against 50, 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 67% of STRIKERS 1945's.

Lightning Fighter 2 ships an update every 2 months, STRIKERS 1945 every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Fighter 2 | STRIKERS 1945 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (537 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-fighter-2-space-war/id634845785/reviews) | **[4.4 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikers-1945/id1511892021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **537** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 197 MB | 75 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) | [kmbox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416505479) |

## 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


### STRIKERS 1945

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikers-1945/id1511892021)

Relive the classic 90s arcade shooting experience on your mobile device. This game offers simple controls, endless fun, and a collection of famous WWII fighters. Enjoy it instantly and for free, with support for offline play and global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Classic arcade shooting gameplay, Simple and intuitive controls, Collection of 6 WWII fighter jets, Supports low-spec devices and tablets, Offline play available, Achievements and leaderboards

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Ruby purchase | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Ruby Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Ruby Purchase | $8.99 | one-time |
| All fighter pack Purchase | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6500 Ruby Purchase | $48.99 | one-time |
| 13500 Ruby Purchase | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning Fighter 2 free?

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

### Is STRIKERS 1945 free?

STRIKERS 1945 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lightning Fighter 2 or STRIKERS 1945?

STRIKERS 1945 is rated higher. Lightning Fighter 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 537 ratings, while STRIKERS 1945 averages 4.4 from 50 ratings.

### Do Lightning Fighter 2 or STRIKERS 1945 have ads?

STRIKERS 1945 shows ads; Lightning Fighter 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lightning Fighter 2 or STRIKERS 1945?

Lightning Fighter 2 ships an update every 2 months, and STRIKERS 1945 every 15 months. Most recently, Lightning Fighter 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and STRIKERS 1945 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.*