# Star Warfare 2 vs Pixel Combat Multiplayer

The clearest difference is ads: Star Warfare 2 at none against Pixel Combat Multiplayer's shown. Star Warfare 2 also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 384) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Pixel Combat Multiplayer's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 73%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Star Warfare 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Combat Multiplayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Star Warfare 2 against 4.5 for Pixel Combat Multiplayer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 384 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Star Warfare 2's written reviews are positive against 83% of Pixel Combat Multiplayer's.

Star Warfare 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, Pixel Combat Multiplayer every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Warfare 2 | Pixel Combat Multiplayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-warfare-2-payback/id888211509/reviews) | **[4.5 (384 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-combat-multiplayer/id958558830/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 384 |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | **82.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 858 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Freyr Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/486314291) | [Sukru Yalcin](https://appshunter.io/developer/777555660) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Warfare 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-warfare-2-payback/id888211509)

Engage in thrilling third-person shooter battles across space, facing alien hordes and challenging bosses. Team up with or compete against other players in various multiplayer modes, customizing your arsenal and combat style.

**Highlights:** Boss Fights, Single Player Campaign, Co-op Multiplayer, Player Versus Player (PvP), Play as Alien Boss, Weapon/Armor/Vehicle System, Pet Engineering

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rookie Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| PvpExpPack for 0.99 sales | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gems for 0.99 sales | $0.99 | one-time |
| Color Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Level Unlock Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 240 Gems for 1.99 sales | $1.99 | one-time |
| Copper Chest | $2.99 | one-time |
| 720 Gems for 4.99 sales | $4.99 | one-time |
| Expert Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1800 Gems for 9.99 sales | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 🎮 Addictive and fun
- 🎨 Impressive customization
- 🔥 Awesome boss battles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Unbalanced multiplayer
- 🤖 Overpowered weapons/abilities
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen on startup
- Multiplayer disconnects and lag
- Purchased items not showing up
- Progression loss after device change
- Heroic mode bosses too difficult

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Improved matchmaking and balancing
- Ability to earn more in-game currency
- Compatibility fixes for newer devices
- Clan/guild system for multiplayer


### Pixel Combat Multiplayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-combat-multiplayer/id958558830)

Engage in fast-paced multiplayer battles with friends or strangers in a blocky, pixelated world. Choose from various game modes like Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch, utilizing a range of pixel-style weapons across unique maps. Enjoy free-to-play action with in-game chat.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer FPS action, Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch modes, Pixel style weapons, 20 unique maps, In-game chat

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Nostalgic gameplay
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 🕹️ Brings back childhood memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕳️ Lack of active players
- 🔍 Difficulty finding matches
- 🔧 Technical issues (graphics, controls, bugs)

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent gun skins
- Inability to crouch or lay down
- Matchmaking and server connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Add more guns and weapon customization
- Implement new game modes (e.g. campaign, battle royale)
- Improve graphics and visual quality
- Add bots to fill empty servers
- Implement a reporting/moderation system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Warfare 2 free?

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

### Is Pixel Combat Multiplayer free?

Pixel Combat Multiplayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Star Warfare 2 or Pixel Combat Multiplayer?

Pixel Combat Multiplayer is rated higher. Star Warfare 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Pixel Combat Multiplayer averages 4.5 from 384 ratings.

### Do Star Warfare 2 or Pixel Combat Multiplayer have ads?

Pixel Combat Multiplayer shows ads; Star Warfare 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Star Warfare 2 or Pixel Combat Multiplayer?

Star Warfare 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pixel Combat Multiplayer every 2 months. Most recently, Star Warfare 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pixel Combat Multiplayer on October 24, 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.*