# Downwell vs Gunfire Reborn

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Downwell at none against Gunfire Reborn's 9. Downwell also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 58%) and price ($2.99 vs $6.99). Gunfire Reborn's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Downwell costs $2.99 and Gunfire Reborn $6.99 up front. Gunfire Reborn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Downwell asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Downwell against 4.6 for Gunfire Reborn. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 724 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Downwell's written reviews are positive against 58% of Gunfire Reborn's.

Downwell ships an update every 9 months, Gunfire Reborn every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Downwell | Gunfire Reborn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downwell/id1032708262/reviews)** | [4.6 (724 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunfire-reborn/id1606703078/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 724 |
| Positive reviews | **79.5% of reviews** | 58.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | #87 |
| Size | 80 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Devolver Digital, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) | [HONGKONG DELAN CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635722267) |

## What reviewers say

### Downwell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downwell/id1032708262)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Paid · Casual, #72 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Venture into a dangerous well with special gun boots to collect gems and battle creatures. Discover shops for upgrades and uncover hidden riches in this procedurally generated action game. Each descent offers a unique challenge.

**Highlights:** Gun boots for combat and descent control, Procedurally generated levels, Shop for items and upgrades, Unique weapons and items, Simple, responsive three-button controls

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Excellent retro visuals
- 🎶 Great chiptune soundtrack
- 👍 Addictive and challenging
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when switching apps
- 🔇 No option to mute sound effects
- 👆 Controls can be obstructed by fingers
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on iPhone 6s
- Performance issues on older iPads

**Requested features**

- Horizontal/landscape mode
- Ability to save progress
- More level/game mode variety
- Customizable controls


### Gunfire Reborn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunfire-reborn/id1606703078)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Paid · Role Playing, #153 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Experience an adventure game blending FPS, Roguelite, and RPG elements. Control unique heroes with diverse abilities, utilize randomly dropped weapons and items, and explore procedurally generated levels. Enjoy solo or multiplayer modes with up to four players.

**Highlights:** FPS + Roguelite experience, Distinctive heroes and diversified weapons, Solo or multiplayer modes, Low-poly art style, Optimized for mobile devices, Controller support

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $1.99 Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent PC port
- 👍 Smooth gameplay and controls
- 🎮 Great for mobile
- 🎨 Vibrant graphics
- ⏱️ Addictive and replayable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Requires internet connection for single-player
- 🎮 Partial controller support issues
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 📆 Lack of updates and new content

**Reported bugs**

- Game won't load or connect to server
- Saved data and purchases lost
- Controller mapping and sensitivity issues

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Full controller support
- More characters, maps, and modes
- 120Hz support
- Ability to restore purchases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Downwell free?

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

### Is Gunfire Reborn free?

Gunfire Reborn costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Downwell or Gunfire Reborn?

Downwell is rated higher. Downwell averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Gunfire Reborn averages 4.6 from 724 ratings.

### Do Downwell or Gunfire Reborn have ads?

Neither Downwell nor Gunfire Reborn shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Downwell or Gunfire Reborn?

Downwell ships an update every 9 months, and Gunfire Reborn every 2 months. Most recently, Downwell was updated on November 1, 2026 and Gunfire Reborn on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Downwell or Gunfire Reborn?

Downwell currently peaks at #22 in the App Store charts, and Gunfire Reborn at #87. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*