# Alien Shooter World vs Phoenix 2

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alien Shooter World | Phoenix 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-shooter-world/id657397940/reviews) | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-2/id1134895689/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.1% of reviews** | 73.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 803 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SIGMA TEAM COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764263539) | [Firi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/361212278) |

## What reviewers say

### Alien Shooter World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-shooter-world/id657397940)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-2/id1134895689)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 800 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP | $4.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| 65000 Credits | $49.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $49.99 | one-time |
| 140K Credits | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Warp gate charge time bug
- Occasional crashes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add haptic feedback
- Implement an endless mode
- Allow players to customize ships
- Add a level creator
- Provide an offline mode


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*