# Tail Gun Charlie — WWII tail gunner arcade action > WWII arcade shooter where you defend a bomber as a tail gunner. (iPhone/iPad app by Panic Ensues Software.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tail-gun-charlie/id1173623952 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Panic Ensues Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/884516169) - Category: Games, Action, Simulation - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 1,197 App Store ratings · 195 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 172 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Polish, European Portuguese, Russian, European Spanish - Released: 2016-12-01 - Data updated: 2026-08-16 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tail-gun-charlie/id1173623952/reviews.md ## What is Tail Gun Charlie? Man the tail gun in this WWII action/arcade shooter! Use your phone's gyroscope or touchscreen to aim your guns, and touch either red button to open fire. Guns! Rack your twin .50-cals to defend your bomber against the ever-growing waves of Axis fighters. Planes! Me-109s, FW-190s, Bf-110s, Me-262s; whatever the Axis can throw at you. Lives! You only get 5. Once 5 enemy fighters make it past your defenses, it's game over for you and your flight crew. Ammo! As in unlimited, you'll never run out! Just keep an eye on how hot your guns are; if they overheat, the enemy won't wait for them to cool down before swooping in for the kill. This game is graphically demanding, which means it will gleefully eat your battery. Don't play if you're without a charger and waiting for that call from the hospital to let you know your new kidney has arrived. If you're aiming using your gyroscope and it drifts out of alignment (or you want to face a different direction), just point your phone at where the "center" should be and hit the Align button at bottom left. ## Key features - Gyroscope or touchscreen aiming - Twin .50-cal machine guns - Defend against Axis fighters - Limited lives system - Gun overheating mechanic - Unlimited ammo ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time | | Buy Bonds 1 | $1.99 | one-time | | Buy Bonds 2 | $3.99 | one-time | | Buy Bonds 3 | $7.99 | one-time | | Buy Bonds 4 | $15.99 | one-time | | Buy Bonds 5 | $29.99 | one-time | | Sicily Pack | $3.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Tail Gun Charlie? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Fun to play - 🚀 Smooth gameplay - 💡 Realistic bullet physics - 👍 Great visuals and sounds - 🚀 Challenging but addictive - 👍 No ads unless you want extras - 👍 Good progression and difficulty - 👍 Satisfying shooting experience **Cons** - 🐛 Guns overheat too quickly - 🐛 Sudden difficulty spikes - 🐛 Scoring algorithm issues - 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported - 🐛 Controls can be finicky **Commonly reported bugs** - Weapons/power-ups freezing up - Loading screen getting stuck - High scores not updating properly **Most requested features** - More variety of planes and weapons - Ability to upgrade guns and power-ups - Additional game modes or levels - Vibration and voice acting features - More windows/viewpoints on the plane ## Recent user reviews (10 of 195) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tail-gun-charlie/id1173623952/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Throw Back Fun *2026-05-06, version 1.6.0* I love the advanced graphics on the old-school theme of the classic tailgunner experience! It reminds me of being in the arcade in 1981 but better graphics! ### 4/5 — Great Entertainment *2026-02-28* Found this by coincidence…. It’s challenging, but with practice you will be able to beat the levels. Some of the planes are a real pain, but I enjoy getting better with every try. ### 5/5 — Wonderful and entertaining *2026-01-08, version 1.6.0* The game is challenging. Ads are minimal. What I really like is that you’re not punished when you fail at any particular wave of enemy aircraft. You are simply provided with another opportunity without having to watch an ad or pay a price. Highly recommend ### 4/5 — Just starting *2026-01-06, version 1.6.0* Seems addictive and challenging ### 5/5 — Charlie *2025-12-16, version 1.6.0* Really fun to play ### 5/5 — They must have made this game for me👍👍 *2025-10-27, version 1.6.0* Some tweaks are needed. Will get better with every update 👍 ### 5/5 — Top gun *2025-08-07, version 1.6.0* Tricky and tough, but very satisfying and good to fill an empty 5 minute slot. Reminiscent of Rear Gunner. ### 5/5 — Great game 5 ⭐️ *2025-07-29, version 1.5.11* Awesome game NO ADVERTS unless you use up all your war bonds Great for old school veteran gunners like myself 😺😺😺😺😺 ### 5/5 — Just what I was looking for *2025-06-20, version 1.5.11* I like the semi realistic bullet physics. It’s not easy to master, which I really like. Though it does get suddenly harder. Like one level your doing fine, the next you're trashed to a pulp. I’d rather it wore me down over time. Also the guns sound more like drums, which really hurts the experience. Nothing like the guns in the classic movie Memphis Bell, which sound awesome. ### 5/5 — Awsome *2025-05-20, version 1.5.11* Amazingly fun game ## Frequently asked questions about Tail Gun Charlie ### What is Tail Gun Charlie? Tail Gun Charlie is an arcade shooter game where you take on the role of a tail gunner defending a bomber during World War II. You'll use your phone's controls to aim and fire at incoming enemy aircraft. ### How do I control the guns? You can aim your guns using your phone's gyroscope or the touchscreen. Firing is done by touching either of the red buttons. Be mindful of gun overheating; if they get too hot, they will stop firing until they cool down. ### Is the game free to play? Yes, the game is free to download and play. However, it does include in-app purchases and advertisements, which are common monetization models for free mobile games. ### What kind of enemy planes will I face? You will face a variety of Axis fighter planes, including Me-109s, FW-190s, Bf-110s, and Me-262s. The game features ever-growing waves of these enemy aircraft to challenge your defenses. ### What happens if too many enemies get past me? The game has a limited lives system, with only 5 lives available. If 5 enemy fighters manage to get past your defenses, it results in a game over for you and your flight crew. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.6.0 — 2025-08-02 • Support for latest OS versions • Removed Arkade Blaster support (hardware is discontinued) ### 1.5.11 — 2024-08-02 • Support for latest OS versions ### 1.5.10 — 2023-08-31 • Support for latest OS versions ### 1.5.9 — 2023-01-31 • You can now shoot the bailed out enemy pilots’ parachutes • You can now select the world location in Practice mode • Fixed some powerups getting stuck at end of wave ### 1.5.8 — 2023-01-23 • Show current powerup levels on “get more powerups” screen • Added Powerup Levels to tutorial • Fixed bug where insanely high Campaign score could become negative • Fixed spelling of G50 “Freccia” • Fixed “No Ads” purchase being removed/refunded after 3 days ## Apps similar to Tail Gun Charlie | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Sniper 3D: Gun Shooting Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sniper-3d-gun-shooting-games/id930574573) | 4.7 (3,288,789) | Free | Games | | [Sniper Champions - Gun Range](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sniper-champions-gun-range/id1524804183) | 4.8 (75,166) | Free | Games | | [Gun Simulator 3D](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-simulator-3d/id1540483509) | 4.4 (9,927) | Free | Games | | [Pure Sniper: Gun Shooter Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-sniper-gun-shooter-games/id1552221864) | 4.8 (229,104) | Free | Games | | [Pixel Gun 3D: Online Shooter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-gun-3d-online-shooter/id640111933) | 4.8 (915,102) | Free | Games | | [Cover Fire: Gun Shooting games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cover-fire-gun-shooting-games/id1148931033) | 4.6 (37,193) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Panic Ensues Software - [Crash Dive](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crash-dive/id884516166) - [Crash Dive 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crash-dive-2/id1530100306) All apps by Panic Ensues Software: https://appshunter.io/developer/884516169 ## Related topics [gunner tail](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/gunner-tail) · [tail gunner](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/tail-gunner) · [machine gun games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/machine-gun-games) · [gunner machine](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/gunner-machine) · [crazy gunner](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/crazy-gunner) · [gunner](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/gunner) · [gunner games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/gunner-games) · [ensu](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ensu) · [bombing game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bombing-game) · [carpet bombing](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/carpet-bombing) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-16.*