# Sky Force vs Phoenix 2

Sky Force and Phoenix 2 both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Sky Force's written reviews are positive against 73% of Phoenix 2's. Phoenix 2's advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 2.1K) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sky Force sells 4 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 Sky Force against 4.7 for Phoenix 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoenix 2 has 26K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Sky Force's written reviews are positive against 73% of Phoenix 2's.

Sky Force ships an update every 2 months, Phoenix 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sky Force | Phoenix 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-force/id717233547/reviews) | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-2/id1134895689/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 73.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 260 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Dreams](https://appshunter.io/developer/306712040) | [Firi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/361212278) |

## What reviewers say

### Sky Force

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-force/id717233547)

Experience a classic arcade shooter reborn with stunning 3D graphics and intuitive touch controls. Upgrade your ship, battle intense bosses, and compete in weekly tournaments against other players. Rescue fallen pilots for rewards and achieve victory in this action-packed scrolling shooter.

**Highlights:** Stunning 3D graphics, Intuitive touchscreen controls, Powerful ship upgrade system, Weekly player tournaments, Rescue fallen pilots for rewards, Multiple boss battles, In-game achievements

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Precious Cargo | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ads Removal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Plane Generator | $3.99 | one-time |
| SX2 - Star Doubler | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and sound
- 💎 Challenging but rewarding
- 🎮 Classic arcade-style shooter
- 🔋 Offline playable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- ⏱️ Slow progression and long upgrade times
- 💰 Grindy to progress without in-app purchases
- 👎 Controls can be frustrating on mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch for some users
- Saved progress not syncing across devices
- Ads not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Controller support
- Ability to reset progress
- Customization options for the ship


### 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 Sky Force free?

Sky Force 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, Sky Force or Phoenix 2?

Sky Force and Phoenix 2 are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.1K and 26K ratings respectively.

### Do Sky Force or Phoenix 2 have ads?

Both Sky Force and Phoenix 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sky Force or Phoenix 2?

Sky Force ships an update every 2 months, and Phoenix 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sky Force was updated on September 28, 2026 and Phoenix 2 on September 29, 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.*