# Lightning Fighter 2 vs Chicken Runner

The clearest difference is rating: Lightning Fighter 2 at 4.4 against Chicken Runner's 1.0. Lightning Fighter 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (537 vs 1). Chicken Runner's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and update cadence (daily 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 Chicken Runner sells 4 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Fighter 2 has 537 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Lightning Fighter 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chicken Runner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lightning Fighter 2 ships an update every 2 months, Chicken Runner daily. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Fighter 2 | Chicken Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (537 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-fighter-2-space-war/id634845785/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicken-runner-platformer/id1621287676/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **537** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 197 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yu Le Lin](https://appshunter.io/developer/401510323) | [Jon Cebula](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570963908) |

## 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


### Chicken Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicken-runner-platformer/id1621287676)

Compete in fast-paced platform races against friends locally or online. Navigate diverse environments, avoid obstacles, and collect coins to boost your speed. Each race is a quick, exciting challenge lasting up to 60 seconds.

**Highlights:** Local Wifi races (coming soon), Online multiplayer races, Multiple diverse stages, Unlockable outfits, Obstacle avoidance, Coin collection for speed boosts, Offline play supported

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2500 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6000 coins | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning Fighter 2 free?

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

### Is Chicken Runner free?

Chicken Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lightning Fighter 2 or Chicken Runner?

Lightning Fighter 2 is rated higher. Lightning Fighter 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 537 ratings, while Chicken Runner averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lightning Fighter 2 or Chicken Runner have ads?

Chicken Runner shows ads; Lightning Fighter 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lightning Fighter 2 or Chicken Runner?

Lightning Fighter 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Chicken Runner daily. Most recently, Lightning Fighter 2 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Chicken Runner on October 24, 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.*