# XCOM® vs XCOM 2 Collection

The clearest difference is price: XCOM® at $4.99 against XCOM 2 Collection's $14.99. XCOM® also leads on ratings volume (5.6K vs 860) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). XCOM 2 Collection's advantage is chart position (#27 vs #98). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

XCOM® costs $4.99 and XCOM 2 Collection $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for XCOM® against 4.2 for XCOM 2 Collection. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XCOM® has 5.6K ratings behind it against 860, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of XCOM®'s written reviews are positive against 64% of XCOM 2 Collection's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | XCOM® | XCOM 2 Collection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcom-enemy-within/id881270303/reviews)** | [4.2 (860 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcom-2-collection/id1288508230/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 860 |
| Positive reviews | 62.0% of reviews | **63.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #98 | **#27** |
| Size | 3.3 GB | 3.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [2K](https://appshunter.io/developer/324563547) | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) |

## What reviewers say

### XCOM®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcom-enemy-within/id881270303)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Paid · Action, #106 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

This is a standalone expansion to a critically acclaimed strategy game, offering new soldiers, abilities, enemies, maps, and a multiplayer mode. Players can upgrade their soldiers with genetic modifications and cybersuits, research new weapons, and counter new alien threats.

**Highlights:** New soldier abilities (genetics & cybersuits), New weapons and equipment, New enemy types and organization, New strategic resource (Meld), New story missions, New multiplayer maps, units, and abilities

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent port of the PC game
- 👍 Great gameplay and strategy
- 💎 Addictive and replayable
- 🎮 Faithful to the XCOM franchise
- 🔝 Best strategy game on iOS

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to control on small screens
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🗺️ Limited map selection compared to PC
- 🔇 Sound issues and lack of audio options

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorial getting stuck
- Crashes when returning to base
- Inability to move soldiers to elevated positions
- Unresponsive menus and UI
- Progression-blocking bugs

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Improved camera controls
- Full screen support for newer devices
- Update to fix compatibility issues
- More customization options


### XCOM 2 Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcom-2-collection/id1288508230)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Paid · Action, #38 Top Paid · Strategy, #90 Top Paid · Games, #165 Top Paid (US App Store)

Lead a resistance against an alien occupation on Earth. Engage in turn-based tactical combat, customize your soldiers, and undertake unique missions. This collection includes the full game and all DLC packs, optimized for mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Turn-based tactical combat, Full game and DLC included, Mobile-optimized touch interface, Soldier customization, Procedurally generated missions, Alien resistance gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 🎮 Excellent mobile controls
- 💎 Full game experience with DLC
- 👍 Faithful port of PC version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🔍 Graphical downgrade from PC
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Difficulty with double-tap movement

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to change equipment
- Crashes on certain missions
- Disappearing save files
- Issues with device compatibility

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Provide option to disable War of the Chosen
- Improve camera controls and UI
- Add more graphical settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XCOM® free?

XCOM® costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is XCOM 2 Collection free?

XCOM 2 Collection costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, XCOM® or XCOM 2 Collection?

XCOM® is rated higher. XCOM® averages 4.3 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while XCOM 2 Collection averages 4.2 from 860 ratings.

### Do XCOM® or XCOM 2 Collection have ads?

Neither XCOM® nor XCOM 2 Collection shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XCOM® or XCOM 2 Collection?

XCOM® ships an update monthly, and XCOM 2 Collection monthly. Most recently, XCOM® was updated on October 2, 2026 and XCOM 2 Collection on October 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, XCOM® or XCOM 2 Collection?

XCOM® currently peaks at #98 in the App Store charts, and XCOM 2 Collection at #27. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*