Comparison

Alien Shooter World vs Phoenix 2

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

Head to head
About

Alien Shooter World

Embark on an epic adventure to save the world from alien hordes in this action-packed shooter. Team up with friends in co-op mode or go solo, customizing your loadout with a vast array of weapons and armor. Explore diverse arenas, battle unique bosses, and unlock powerful gear.

Highlights
  • Co-op multiplayer mode
  • Customizable weapon and armor system
  • Multiple mission types and difficulty levels
  • Unique bosses and special enemies
  • Offline play capability
  • Character progression with skills
Features
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The updated version of the legendary Alien Shooter is already available on all iOS devices! Now you can save the world from monsters together with your friends in co-op mode: invite friends to a squad or find new allies using auto-selection. Thanks to the updated weapon system, you can choose equipment based on your playstyle. Combine different types of weapons or armor in one set, pick up perks for your needs, change equipment depending on the task. More than 20 arenas with unique bosses, new combat mechanics, special enemies and champions. Fulfill contracts and explore the roadmap to get better weapons and discover new activities. What awaits you inside? - Hours of gameplay: three main story maps, a lot of additional missions - Multiplayer, the possibility of co-op completion of all missions with friends or random allies - Dungeon, heroic missions, survival missions, multiple difficulty levels - 39 skills, three character leveling branches - Many classes of weapons with different perks and characteristics - Legendary equipment with unique features - Huge crowds of monsters on one screen - Corpses of the monsters eliminated do not disappear - check out what happens at the end of every level - Ability to play without internet connection (offline mode) Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SigmaTeam

About

Phoenix 2

Blast through waves of alien invaders in this classic arcade space shooter. Collect and upgrade over 100 unique ships, complete exciting missions, and compete on global leaderboards. Enjoy short game sessions or an action-packed campaign with stunning graphics.

Highlights
  • Over 100 unique ships
  • Ship collection and upgrades
  • Action-packed campaign
  • Special abilities
  • Daily missions
  • Global leaderboards
  • Cross-platform play
Features
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Save the galaxy in this classic arcade shooter that everyone can enjoy! Blast wave after wave of menacing invaders in exciting missions to achieve glorious victory. Start playing Phoenix 2 right now with all these great features. * Blast invaders with over 100 unique ships. * Build your own ship collection and upgrade your favorites. * Experience an action packed campaign with 30 exciting story missions. * Discover special abilities like Mega Laser, Missile Swarm and Personal Shield. * Short game sessions: Launch whenever you have a minute to play. * Complete daily missions of different skill levels, from casual to bullet hell. * Get the high score on global leaderboards and show you are the best of the best. * Engage with an active community to help each other and discuss ship tactics. * New missions are generated every day. * Stunning and smooth 120FPS graphics powered by our custom game engine. * Create a group for your friends and play your own unique missions. * Cross-platform saving and cross-platform play. Phoenix 2 is developed by a passionate indie studio in The Netherlands and delivers the handcrafted experience of a retro space shoot’em up with modern gameplay. Phoenix 2 is your new daily visit to the arcade! Internet connection required to play.

Screenshots

Alien Shooter World4 screens
Phoenix 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Phoenix 2 at 26K against Alien Shooter World's 1.1K. Phoenix 2 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Alien Shooter World's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 73%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Alien Shooter World sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Phoenix 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Alien Shooter World against 4.7 for Phoenix 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoenix 2 has 26K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Alien Shooter World's written reviews are positive against 73% of Phoenix 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alien Shooter World ships an update every 6 weeks, Phoenix 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Alien Shooter World versus Phoenix 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlien Shooter WorldPhoenix 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings)4.7 (26K ratings)
Positive reviews88.1% of reviews — better73.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K26K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size803 MB295 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSIGMA TEAM COMPANY LIMITEDFiri Games

Customer experience

Alien Shooter World

All ratings1,115 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews252 reviews
Positive88.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative7.1%

Phoenix 2

All ratings25,800 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews1,560 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral8.6%
Negative18.1%

User reviews

Alien Shooter World

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Nostalgic and classic gameplay
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
  • 💎 High-quality graphics and visuals
  • 🎮 Engaging and addictive shooting mechanics
  • ⭐ Excellent replayability and longevity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔁 Repetitive mission structure
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization and in-app purchases
  • 🔌 Concerns about battery drain and performance issues

Phoenix 2

From 26K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fantastic mobile game
  • 🚀 Incredibly fun and addictive
  • 🚀 Best bullet hell game on the phone
  • 🚀 Easily the best bullet hell I've played
  • 🚀 Amazing game for on the go fun

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Great Gameplay Ruined by Frustrating Ad Experience
  • 💰 Supers aren't well implemented
  • 💰 Micro-transactions too much
  • 💰 Progression limited, hard to earn credits
  • 🐛 Terrible, uninspiring compared to original Phoenix HD

Bugs and requests

Alien Shooter World

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inventory and upgrade systems not working as intended
  • Crashes and freezes on certain device models
  • Networking and connectivity problems for online features

Requested features

5 requests
  • Expanded level and map selection
  • Online multiplayer and co-op modes
  • More diverse enemy types and boss battles
  • Customization options for weapons and characters
  • Offline play and save progress functionality

Phoenix 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Warp gate charge time bug
  • Occasional crashes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add haptic feedback
  • Implement an endless mode
  • Allow players to customize ships
  • Add a level creator
  • Provide an offline mode
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  • Improve ship ability descriptions
  • Add a replay feature

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Alien Shooter World

One-time18
  • 100 power generators$0.99
  • Elite marines set$0.99
  • VIP Card for 1 month$1.99
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  • Tiny coins pack$2.99
  • Supply of power units$2.99
  • MAGMA stock$2.99
  • Experience boost 30 days$3.49
  • Professional set$4.99
  • 600 power generators$4.99
  • Delta-9 Anomaly$5.99
  • Small coins pack$6.99
  • Experience boost 30 days$8.99
  • Spoils of war$8.99
  • 1500 power generators$9.99
  • Battle Pass$11.99
  • Middle coins pack$14.99
  • Capital of an aliens hunter$17.99
  • 3300 power generators$19.99
11 purchases

Phoenix 2

One-time11
  • 800 Credits$0.99
  • 5000 Credits$4.99
  • Special Offer$4.99
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  • VIP$4.99
  • 12000 Credits$9.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
  • 25000 Credits$19.99
  • Special Offer$19.99
  • 65000 Credits$49.99
  • Special Offer$49.99
  • 140K Credits$99.99

Questions

Is Alien Shooter World free?
Alien Shooter World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phoenix 2 free?
Phoenix 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alien Shooter World or Phoenix 2?
Alien Shooter World and Phoenix 2 are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.1K and 26K ratings respectively.
Do Alien Shooter World or Phoenix 2 have ads?
Both Alien Shooter World and Phoenix 2 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Alien Shooter World or Phoenix 2?
Alien Shooter World ships an update every 6 weeks, and Phoenix 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Alien Shooter World was updated on October 16, 2026 and Phoenix 2 on October 18, 2026.

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