# Lightning Fighter 2 vs R.TYPE

The clearest difference is price: Lightning Fighter 2 at Free against R.TYPE's $1.99. Lightning Fighter 2 also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 25 months). R.TYPE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Lightning Fighter 2 is free to download; R.TYPE costs $1.99 up front. Lightning Fighter 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. R.TYPE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lightning Fighter 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Fighter 2 has 537 ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Lightning Fighter 2's written reviews are positive against 62% of R.TYPE's.

Lightning Fighter 2 ships an update every 2 months, R.TYPE every 25 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Fighter 2 | R.TYPE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (537 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-fighter-2-space-war/id634845785/reviews)** | [3.4 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtype/id657336473/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **537** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | **64.5% of reviews** | 61.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 197 MB | 29 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) | [DotEmu](https://appshunter.io/developer/329185054) |

## 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


### R.TYPE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtype/id657336473)

Experience a classic arcade shooter reborn for modern devices. Battle the evil Bydo Empire across eight challenging levels, utilizing a variety of weapons and power-ups. This faithful adaptation offers both original difficulty and enhanced touch controls for an authentic retro gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Classic arcade shoot 'em up gameplay, Eight challenging levels, Multiple weapon upgrades and power-ups, Two difficulty settings, Touch and virtual D-pad controls, Unlockable achievements and leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Arcade-perfect port
- 👍 Faithful to the original
- 👍 Great retro experience
- 👍 Customizable controls
- 👍 Works well on iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy on newer devices
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Covers too much of the screen
- 🐛 Laggy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Ship randomly jumps to the right side
- Buttons overlap and obscure gameplay
- Crashes and freezes on iOS 13+
- Compatibility issues on iPhone 12 and newer

**Requested features**

- Support for Bluetooth controllers
- Option to resize/reposition controls
- Difficulty settings/modes
- Improved sound quality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning Fighter 2 free?

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

### Is R.TYPE free?

R.TYPE costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lightning Fighter 2 or R.TYPE?

Lightning Fighter 2 is rated higher. Lightning Fighter 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 537 ratings, while R.TYPE averages 3.4 from 62 ratings.

### Do Lightning Fighter 2 or R.TYPE have ads?

Neither Lightning Fighter 2 nor R.TYPE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lightning Fighter 2 or R.TYPE?

Lightning Fighter 2 ships an update every 2 months, and R.TYPE every 25 months. Most recently, Lightning Fighter 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and R.TYPE on November 1, 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.*