Comparison

Lightning Fighter 2 vs Evolvace E3

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lightning Fighter 2

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
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In Lightning Fighter 2: Space War, you are the hero the galaxy needs. As a skilled space shooter, it is up to you to protect the galaxian and the surrounding asteroids from the ruthless Galaga alien invaders. With fast-paced action reminiscent of classic arcade games, this space shooter game will keep you on the edge of your seat as you battle through the space war. Jump into the cockpit of your super fighter jet and take on wave after wave of enemies, including formidable boss battles in the style of the beloved Raiden series. With its frenetic danmaku bullet hell and immersive gameplay, Lightning Fighter 2: Galactica is the ultimate space shooter arcade shooting game experience. Are you ready to defend the galaxy and emerge victorious in the epic space war as a skilled space shooter? Game features: 11 Super Fighter Aircraft: 11 super fighter jets join the battle, each equipped with 3 powerful weapons and special attacks. Classic Shoot 'em up gameplay: Exciting combat against waves of enemies and bullet hell barrages as a space shooter. 13 Unique Stages: Each stage boasts immersive gaming atmosphere with exclusive soundtracks, all set in the vast space war. Epic Boss Battles: Multi-phase bosses featuring old-school bullet hell style combat with new, challenging patterns as a space shooter. Robust Equipment System: Charge up powerful gear to strengthen your super fighter aircraft against the enemies in the space war as a space shooter. 3 Difficulty Levels: Suitable for players of all skill levels in the space shooter game. Exciting Challenges: Brand new city stages and alien space base stages, attack the enemy base head-on as a space shooter. Fully Upgraded HD Graphics: Stunning designs, amazing lighting, and special effects in the space shooter game. Daily rewards to help you in the space shooter game.

About

Evolvace E3

Features
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EvolvaceE3s were finally completed.  Unleash the power as you like.  E1, E2, E3O, E3. All Evolvaces appear.  Decide the strongest.  You can customise E3Os.  All covered, Solo, Watch, Local multi-player, World multi-player.  In the multi-player, switch the navigator to human or computer at any time.  The best battleship fast on-line VS shooting.

Screenshots

Lightning Fighter 24 screens
Evolvace E34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Lightning Fighter 2 at Free against Evolvace E3's $4.99. Lightning Fighter 2 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Lightning Fighter 2 is free to download; Evolvace E3 costs $4.99 up front. Lightning Fighter 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Evolvace E3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lightning Fighter 2 ships an update every 2 months, Evolvace E3 every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lightning Fighter 2 versus Evolvace E3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightning Fighter 2Evolvace E3
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.3 (535 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings535 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size197 MB81 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperYu Le LinTetsuyoshi Morikawa

Bugs and requests

Lightning Fighter 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes on launch
  • Unlocked ships and upgrades disappearing
  • Ads not closing properly
  • Connectivity issues causing data loss

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline mode for playing without internet
  • More stages, levels, and difficulty options
  • Ability to restore purchased items and progress
  • Better communication about game updates

Evolvace E3

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Lightning Fighter 2

One-time10
  • 70 Gem Pack$0.99
  • 15,000 Coin Pack$0.99
  • Novice Pack$1.99
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  • 420 Gem Pack$4.99
  • 80,000 Coin Pack$4.99
  • 910 Gem Pack$9.99
  • 170,000 Coin Pack$9.99
  • 1,900 Gem Pack$19.99
  • 400,000 Gold$19.99
  • Cosmos Pack$29.99
1 purchases

Evolvace E3

One-time1
  • Addition$0.99

Questions

Is Lightning Fighter 2 free?
Lightning Fighter 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Evolvace E3 free?
Evolvace E3 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Lightning Fighter 2 or Evolvace E3 have ads?
Neither Lightning Fighter 2 nor Evolvace E3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lightning Fighter 2 or Evolvace E3?
Lightning Fighter 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Evolvace E3 every 10 months. Most recently, Lightning Fighter 2 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Evolvace E3 on October 17, 2026.

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