Head-to-head

Angry Birds 2 vs Plants vs. Zombies™ 2

Angry Birds 2 4.6★ · Free + IAP 60

Winner Plants vs. Zombies™ 2

Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 4.7★ · Free + IAP 70

Pick Plants vs. Zombies 2 for a more stable and engaging gameplay experience.

Full reviews: Angry Birds 2 · Plants vs. Zombies™ 2

While both games have their strengths and weaknesses, Plants vs. Zombies 2 edges out Angry Birds 2 due to slightly better overall ratings and a more favorable balance between fun and monetization. Users of Angry Birds 2 frequently complain about paywalls and technical issues, while Plants vs. Zombies 2, despite its own problems, tends to provide a more consistent experience.

Head to head

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Angry Birds 2 Angry Birds 2 offers a variety of levels and characters, but users find the gameplay increasingly focused on monetization and less on skill.

Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 Plants vs. Zombies 2 features new plants and worlds, but players express frustration over the reliance on in-app purchases to progress.

ease of use edge: Plants vs. Zombies™ 2^R3^R63

Angry Birds 2 Users report that Angry Birds 2 can be clunky and often crashes, making it frustrating to navigate.

Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 Plants vs. Zombies 2 also suffers from crashes and bugs, but some users find it easier to play overall.

reliability edge: Plants vs. Zombies™ 2^R4^R88

Angry Birds 2 Angry Birds 2 has numerous complaints about the app not opening and frequent glitches.

Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 Plants vs. Zombies 2 users mention similar crashing issues, but the overall experience is often seen as more stable.

price/value edge: Plants vs. Zombies™ 2^R19^R70

Angry Birds 2 Angry Birds 2 is criticized for its pay-to-win model and excessive in-app purchases.

Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 Plants vs. Zombies 2 also has microtransactions but users feel they can still enjoy the game without spending excessively.

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Angry Birds 2 Angry Birds 2 users report difficulty in getting support for their issues.

Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 Plants vs. Zombies 2 users also mention a lack of support, but some find it easier to seek help.

Pick Angry Birds 2 if

you prefer a nostalgic game with simple mechanics and don't mind the monetization.

Pick Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 if

you want a more engaging strategy experience with a variety of plants and gameplay options.

Evidence note: Both apps have a free-to-play model, which can skew user experiences as free-tier users often face more limitations. Angry Birds 2 has a larger volume of negative reviews related to technical issues and monetization compared to Plants vs. Zombies 2.

Frequently asked

Which game is better for casual play?

Plants vs. Zombies 2 is generally considered better for casual play due to its engaging gameplay and variety of levels, despite some crashing issues. Angry Birds 2 has more complaints about paywalls and technical problems, making it less enjoyable for casual gamers.

What reviewers actually said

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[R9] Angry Birds 2 3/5 · US Liked original angry birds best.: The reason kids can’t really play this game very much is because you have to be able to pay for just about everything you do on it. I would rather pay for the game one time and that’s it. It’s paying for every little thing on there is ridiculous. I like the game, but I’m tired of paying for every little thing there is. I would give it five stars if y’all just char
[R68] Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 5/5 · US Good Game: Everything is great, but the Premium and Seedium plants really bother me. It really pushes you to buy those just to get by a few levels. Still, absolute CINEMA game even to the OST. 5/5 stars all day every day
[R3] Angry Birds 2 3/5 · US Pretty good but: It’s a enjoyable game, I was even surprised to have my old account back but when I start a story level or the daily levels the game stutters and doesn’t load the level but the game not froze
[R63] Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 3/5 · US This game has pros and cons: One of the pros are that the game is extremely fun but in contrary, the game crashes way too much to enjoy properly. Please fix this for mobile. Thanks!
[R4] Angry Birds 2 1/5 · US Won’t open and is pay to win: app hasn’t worked in a week and is just a money grab
[R88] Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 1/5 · US Beyond Broken…: For well over a year the app has been “delicate”. Move slowly or it’ll crash. Now it doesn’t matter, it just constantly crashes. Unplayable.
[R19] Angry Birds 2 1/5 · US Used to be fun: I’ve been playing Angry Birds for years, and it used to be one of my favorite mobile games. Unfortunately, it feels like the game has shifted away from being fun and skill-based and toward pushing players to spend money. The amount of ads is overwhelming. It seems like every action is interrupted by another ad, which really takes away from the gameplay experience. On top of that,
[R70] Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 1/5 · US Microtransactions: The newer plants and their animations are lazy, and this game is loaded with microtransactions, if you want to play a better pvz 2, just download a fan game version like refurnished.
[R54] Angry Birds 2 3/5 · GB Good game: I love angry birds. This game has its troubles, mostly when it’s updated and suddenly stops working. However, the manufacturers are contactable and usually sort out the issues quickly. A good game an consistently interesting.
[R111] Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 3/5 · US Crashing in Arena level 6/9/26: Great game, but unfortunately, it has been crashing this week at the arena and experimental arena levels on my iPad. The game itself is one of my favorites, but these crashes are annoying and interrupt the experience. I also found that there is no way to report the issue in the app itself, and the website,s support page only offers a list of topics unrelated to my p

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store