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Angry Birds 2 vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Angry Birds 2's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Angry Birds 2
This App
Castle Raid!
Nemesis
Slingshot Smash: Shooting Game
Contender
Ragdoll Break
Contender
Brain It On!
Contender
Badland
Peer
Where's My Water?
Peer
Cut the Rope
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperRovio Entertainment OyjVoodooAI Games FZCasual Games StudioOrbital Nine Games IncFrogmindDisneyZeptoLab UK Limited
CategoryGames-Games-Games---
PlatformAndroid, iOS-iOS-iOS, Android---
Store Metrics
Rating4.6 / 5-4.4 / 5-4.5 / 5---
Ratings Count1,519,885-8,387-5,061---
PriceFree-Free-Free---
Release DateJul 30, 2015-Feb 20, 2020-Jun 25, 2015---
Last UpdatedMay 5, 2026-Apr 7, 2026-Mar 27, 2026---
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentnegative---mixed---
Score25/100---55/100---
Praises
  • Core slingshot gameplay remains addictive and provides consistent entertainment value for long-term fans
  • Visual animation style and character design maintain high quality standards across recent updates
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  • Challenging physics-based puzzles stimulate cognitive engagement and provide a rewarding sense of accomplishment
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Complaints
  • Aggressive energy system limits daily play sessions and forces unwanted downtime for active users
  • Pay-to-win mechanics and expensive microtransactions create an unfair competitive environment in the arena
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  • Excessive and intrusive ad frequency disrupts the core gameplay loop and creates frustration
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Requests
  • Removal of the energy system to allow for unrestricted gameplay sessions as in previous versions
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  • Customization options for in-game aesthetics like seasonal wallpapers to refresh the visual experience
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Iconic character IP sustains organic install velocity
  • Multi-stage level library functions as a long-term retention moat
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  • Community-generated level library sustains content variety without constant developer overhead
  • Physics-based drawing mechanic creates a distinct cognitive challenge versus standard match-3 titles
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Weaknesses
  • Energy-gating system restricts daily playtime
  • Technical instability causes crashes in high-stakes modes
  • Pay-to-win arena pressure erodes skill-based progression
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  • 4.25 rating on Android vs 4.54 on iOS indicates platform-specific instability
  • Ad-frequency complaints are the #1 churn driver in user reviews
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Pricingfreemium-freemium-freemium---
MomentumActive-Intense-Maintenance---
Update Cadence5 versions, ~11d avg-5 versions-2 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~1d avg---

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