# SPL vs Shotgun King

The clearest difference is rating: Shotgun King at 4.8 against SPL's 4.0. Shotgun King also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 months) and chart position (#85 vs unranked). SPL's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $6.99) and review sentiment (75% vs 66%). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

SPL costs $2.99 and Shotgun King $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Shotgun King holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shotgun King has 770 ratings behind it against 125, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of SPL's written reviews are positive against 66% of Shotgun King's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SPL ships an update every 11 months, Shotgun King every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SPL | Shotgun King |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spl-t/id1021971213/reviews) | **[4.8 (770 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotgun-king/id6744170498/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 125 | **770** |
| Positive reviews | **74.9% of reviews** | 65.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#85** |
| Size | 89 MB | 468 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Simogo AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/404446783) | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) |

## What reviewers say

### SPL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spl-t/id1021971213)

A minimalist puzzle game designed to challenge your intellect. Experience a deceptively simple yet deeply engaging gameplay experience that will test your problem-solving skills.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Challenging puzzles, Intellectual gameplay, Engaging experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Elegant and minimalist design
- 🧠 Surprisingly deep and challenging
- 💡 Hidden features and surprises

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues
- 🔋 Drains battery even when not playing
- 🔇 No option to mute sound effects
- 🤔 Confusing instructions and lack of guidance

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iPhone X and newer devices
- Game disappears when no more moves are available

**Requested features**

- Restart/reset option
- Leaderboards and achievements
- Ability to save progress
- Option to adjust color scheme


### Shotgun King

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotgun-king/id6744170498)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Paid · Puzzle, #119 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Experience a unique twist on chess where you command a king armed with a shotgun. Fight your way through enemy pieces, strategically reload, and upgrade your abilities to reclaim your kingdom. This roguelike chess adventure offers challenging gameplay and extensive replayability.

**Highlights:** Chess with a shotgun mechanic, Roguelike progression with upgrades, 15 difficulty ranks, Unlockable cards, Over 100 achievements, Endless and chase modes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SPL free?

SPL costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shotgun King free?

Shotgun King costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SPL or Shotgun King?

Shotgun King is rated higher. SPL averages 4.0 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Shotgun King averages 4.8 from 770 ratings.

### Do SPL or Shotgun King have ads?

Neither SPL nor Shotgun King shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SPL or Shotgun King?

SPL ships an update every 11 months, and Shotgun King every 5 days. Most recently, SPL was updated on November 6, 2026 and Shotgun King on November 5, 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.*