# Inferno 2 vs Phoenix 2

The clearest difference is price: Phoenix 2 at Free against Inferno 2's $2.99. Phoenix 2 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (26K vs 145). Inferno 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Phoenix 2 is free to download; Inferno 2 costs $2.99 up front. Phoenix 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Inferno 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Inferno 2 against 4.7 for Phoenix 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoenix 2 has 26K ratings behind it against 145, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Inferno 2's written reviews are positive against 73% of Phoenix 2's.

Inferno 2 ships an update every 8 months, Phoenix 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inferno 2 | Phoenix 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inferno-2/id888166669/reviews) | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-2/id1134895689/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 145 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 73.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 73 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Radiangames](https://appshunter.io/developer/499624086) | [Firi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/361212278) |

## What reviewers say

### Inferno 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inferno-2/id888166669)

Engage in intense twin-stick action in this sequel to a critically-acclaimed RPG/shooter. Explore over 80 levels with a vast arsenal of weapons, extensive upgrades, and challenging enemies. Experience customizable controls and multiple difficulty settings for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** 80+ atmospheric levels, Extensive weapon arsenal and upgrade system, Customizable touch controls and MFi controller support, Multiple difficulty levels, New Game+ mode, Over 50 enemy types, Secrets to discover

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Stunning retro-style graphics with Tron aesthetic
- 🎵 Excellent electronic soundtrack and audio design
- ⚡ Smooth, fluid controls and mechanics
- 💰 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive enemy variety and level design
- 🎮 Controls feel tight for some players
- 😴 Can become monotonous after extended play
- 📱 UI scaling issues on smaller devices (iPhone, iPad mini)
- 🎮 Too many touch-based inputs causing confusion

**Reported bugs**

- UI display scaling issues on iPad mini and smaller screens
- Screen positioning problems with notch and home bar interference
- MFi controller not working despite claimed support
- Missile button non-functional in special missions
- Audio/music not playing after iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More enemy ship variety (crab-style, motherships)
- Level selection/replay functionality
- Survival/wave mode
- More boss battle variants with progressive difficulty


### 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 Inferno 2 free?

Inferno 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Phoenix 2 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Inferno 2 or Phoenix 2?

Phoenix 2 is rated higher. Inferno 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while Phoenix 2 averages 4.7 from 26K ratings.

### Do Inferno 2 or Phoenix 2 have ads?

Phoenix 2 shows ads; Inferno 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Inferno 2 or Phoenix 2?

Inferno 2 ships an update every 8 months, and Phoenix 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Inferno 2 was updated on October 17, 2026 and Phoenix 2 on October 21, 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.*