# Lightning Fighter 2 vs Arcade Monkey

The clearest difference is ads: Lightning Fighter 2 at none against Arcade Monkey's shown. Lightning Fighter 2 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (535 vs 10). Arcade Monkey's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (76% vs 64%). 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 Arcade Monkey sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arcade Monkey holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Fighter 2 has 535 ratings behind it against 10, 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 76% of Arcade Monkey's.

Lightning Fighter 2 ships an update every 2 months, Arcade Monkey every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightning Fighter 2 | Arcade Monkey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (535 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-fighter-2-space-war/id634845785/reviews) | **[4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcade-monkey/id958424928/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **535** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 197 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yu Le Lin](https://appshunter.io/developer/401510323) | [晓刚 秦](https://appshunter.io/developer/544544246) |

## 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


### Arcade Monkey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcade-monkey/id958424928)

Embark on an epic adventure as the Monkey King in this horizontal action mobile game. Battle demons, collect powerful artifacts, and assist the dharma master on a quest to save the world from evil.

**Highlights:** Horizontal action gameplay, Play as the Monkey King, Battle demons and evil forces, Collect powerful artifacts, Assist dharma master Xuan Zang

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2500 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 80000 coins | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightning Fighter 2 free?

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

### Is Arcade Monkey free?

Arcade Monkey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lightning Fighter 2 or Arcade Monkey?

Arcade Monkey is rated higher. Lightning Fighter 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 535 ratings, while Arcade Monkey averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.

### Do Lightning Fighter 2 or Arcade Monkey have ads?

Arcade Monkey shows ads; Lightning Fighter 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lightning Fighter 2 or Arcade Monkey?

Lightning Fighter 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Arcade Monkey every 8 months. Most recently, Lightning Fighter 2 was updated on October 13, 2026 and Arcade Monkey on October 15, 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.*