# Lightning Fighter 2 vs Galaxy Invaders

The clearest difference is ads: Lightning Fighter 2 at none against Galaxy Invaders's shown. Lightning Fighter 2 also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 47%) and ratings volume (535 vs 56). Galaxy Invaders's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, 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 Galaxy Invaders sells 27 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 — 4.3 for Lightning Fighter 2 against 4.2 for Galaxy Invaders. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Fighter 2 has 535 ratings behind it against 56, 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 47% of Galaxy Invaders's.

Lightning Fighter 2 ships an update every 2 months, Galaxy Invaders every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Fighter 2 | Galaxy Invaders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (535 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-fighter-2-space-war/id634845785/reviews)** | [4.2 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-invaders-space-attack/id6443981789/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **535** | 56 |
| Positive reviews | **64.4% of reviews** | 47.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 197 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Yu Le Lin](https://appshunter.io/developer/401510323) | [PUMPKIN VN CO., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579553595) |

## 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


### Galaxy Invaders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-invaders-space-attack/id6443981789)

Engage in an ultimate space shooting game with classic arcade style and modern expression. Explore galaxies, battle alien invaders with advanced weaponry, and collect powerful spaceships and drones. Enjoy offline play and compete with others globally.

**Highlights:** Classic arcade space shooting gameplay, Multiplayer modes (1v1, 1v3, 2v2, survival), PVP online and co-op missions, Variety of enemies and challenging bosses, Collect 15 spaceships and 12 drones, Unlock legendary ships with superpowers, Offline playable

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

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SHIP PART 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Revive Crystal | $1.99 | one-time |
| SHIP PART 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Powerball Ticket 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Boosters Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| PIGGY BANK 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Reflex and Swarm Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| SHIP PART 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Subscription Basic | $4.99 | one-time |
| WING 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| SMALL EVENT PACK | $4.99 | one-time |
| PIGGY BANK 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| SKIN 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Variant 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| PIGGY BANK 3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Reinforcement Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Powerball Ticket 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| BIG EVENT PACK | $17.99 | one-time |
| Subscription Elite | $17.99 | one-time |
| SALE 50% OFF | $17.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 5 | $42.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning Fighter 2 free?

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

### Is Galaxy Invaders free?

Galaxy Invaders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lightning Fighter 2 or Galaxy Invaders?

Lightning Fighter 2 is rated higher. Lightning Fighter 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 535 ratings, while Galaxy Invaders averages 4.2 from 56 ratings.

### Do Lightning Fighter 2 or Galaxy Invaders have ads?

Galaxy Invaders shows ads; Lightning Fighter 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lightning Fighter 2 or Galaxy Invaders?

Lightning Fighter 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Galaxy Invaders every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lightning Fighter 2 was updated on September 18, 2026 and Galaxy Invaders on September 18, 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.*