# Lightning Fighter 2 vs Celestial Assault

The clearest difference is rating: Celestial Assault at 4.7 against Lightning Fighter 2's 4.4. Celestial Assault also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 64%) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 10.0). Lightning Fighter 2's advantage is ratings volume (537 vs 45). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Celestial Assault sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Celestial Assault holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Fighter 2 has 537 ratings behind it against 45, 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 89% of Celestial Assault's.

Lightning Fighter 2 ships an update every 2 months, Celestial Assault every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Fighter 2 | Celestial Assault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (537 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-fighter-2-space-war/id634845785/reviews) | **[4.7 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celestial-assault-reloaded-hd/id887740685/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **537** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 197 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yu Le Lin](https://appshunter.io/developer/401510323) | [Lucid Vision Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/379877655) |

## 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


### Celestial Assault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celestial-assault-reloaded-hd/id887740685)

Blast through alien hordes in this retro-style space shooter with RPG elements. Level up your spaceship, unlock powerful weapons, and take on challenging missions and boss fights to save humanity. Enjoy dynamic scenes and an awesome soundtrack in this engaging and replayable adventure.

**Highlights:** Retro side-scrolling space shooter gameplay, RPG-style ship leveling and upgrades, 80 missions with diverse enemies, Challenging boss fights, Unlockable special weapons and skills, Global online leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Skill Point | $0.99 | one-time |
| Reset Skill Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free | $0.99 | one-time |
| Score Multiplier Cap Increase | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Capacity Shard | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Devastator | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Skill Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mission Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Skill Points | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25 Skill Points | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning Fighter 2 free?

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

### Is Celestial Assault free?

Celestial Assault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lightning Fighter 2 or Celestial Assault?

Celestial Assault is rated higher. Lightning Fighter 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 537 ratings, while Celestial Assault averages 4.7 from 45 ratings.

### Do Lightning Fighter 2 or Celestial Assault have ads?

Neither Lightning Fighter 2 nor Celestial Assault shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lightning Fighter 2 or Celestial Assault?

Lightning Fighter 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Celestial Assault every 6 weeks. Most recently, Lightning Fighter 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Celestial Assault 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.*