# Bricks Breaker King vs Phoenix 2

The clearest difference is rating: Phoenix 2 at 4.7 against Bricks Breaker King's 4.2. Phoenix 2 also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 520) and review sentiment (73% vs 63%). Bricks Breaker King's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bricks Breaker King sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Phoenix 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Phoenix 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoenix 2 has 26K ratings behind it against 520, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Bricks Breaker King's written reviews are positive against 73% of Phoenix 2's.

Bricks Breaker King ships an update every 5 weeks, Phoenix 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bricks Breaker King | Phoenix 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (520 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricks-breaker-king/id943302265/reviews) | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-2/id1134895689/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 520 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **73.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOBIRIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/349276666) | [Firi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/361212278) |

## What reviewers say

### Bricks Breaker King

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricks-breaker-king/id943302265)

Engage in classic block-breaking fun with this casual game. Enjoy two distinct modes: a progressive Stage Mode with 500 levels and an endless Survival Mode. Experience realistic physics and gameplay that requires no internet connection.

**Highlights:** Stage Mode with 500 levels, Survival Mode for high scores, Realistic physics engine, Easy one-touch controls, Playable offline

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Continue items | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🕹️ Nostalgic brick breaking gameplay
- ⏱️ Engaging time-wasting experience
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics
- 🕹️ Addictive and challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Excessive in-app purchases and ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, especially at higher levels
- 🕹️ Difficulty spike at certain levels (e.g. 238, 499)
- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls at times

**Reported bugs**

- Ball getting stuck in infinite loops
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inconsistent ball behavior and physics
- Progress loss or inability to continue after certain levels

**Requested features**

- More level variety and updates
- Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
- Improved responsiveness and controls
- Difficulty balancing across all levels


### 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 Bricks Breaker King free?

Bricks Breaker King 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, Bricks Breaker King or Phoenix 2?

Phoenix 2 is rated higher. Bricks Breaker King averages 4.2 out of 5 from 520 ratings, while Phoenix 2 averages 4.7 from 26K ratings.

### Do Bricks Breaker King or Phoenix 2 have ads?

Both Bricks Breaker King and Phoenix 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bricks Breaker King or Phoenix 2?

Bricks Breaker King ships an update every 5 weeks, and Phoenix 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bricks Breaker King was updated on October 15, 2026 and Phoenix 2 on October 19, 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.*