# Bootcamp USA vs Gun Builder ELITE 2

The clearest difference is rating: Gun Builder ELITE 2 at 4.7 against Bootcamp USA's 3.7. Gun Builder ELITE 2 also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (7.9K vs 3). Bootcamp USA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gun Builder ELITE 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Bootcamp USA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gun Builder ELITE 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gun Builder ELITE 2 has 7.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Bootcamp USA's written reviews are positive against 68% of Gun Builder ELITE 2's.

Bootcamp USA ships an update every 21 months, Gun Builder ELITE 2 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bootcamp USA | Gun Builder ELITE 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bootcamp-usa/id1155575054/reviews) | **[4.7 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-builder-elite-2/id6447168170/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **7.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **68.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Banshee Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1155575053) | [Lifebelt Games Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/963778858) |

## What reviewers say

### Bootcamp USA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bootcamp-usa/id1155575054)

Experience U.S. Army training with various challenges like obstacle courses, firing ranges, and swimming. Rise through 13 official ranks, from Private to Sergeant Major, and share your progress on social media.

**Highlights:** Rank progression through 13 US Army levels, Obstacle course challenges, Firing range simulations, Swimming and arm wrestling mini-games, Weapon assembly and shooting, Social media sharing of achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gun Builder ELITE 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-builder-elite-2/id6447168170)

Build, customize, and fire a vast array of realistic weapons with detailed accessories. Test your creations on realistic shooting grounds and compete globally with your custom firearms. Showcase your arsenal in a personalized gun rack.

**Highlights:** Extensive firearm and accessory customization, Realistic weapon building and firing, Precision tuning of gun components, Test creations on shooting ranges, Global shooting competitions, Personalized gun rack display

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Zombie Contract | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Ops Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Marshal's Stash | $24.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 4 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Frontline Pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and epic game
- 🚀 Lots of customization options
- 💡 Destruction physics are great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 🔒 Progression system is too grindy and pay-to-win
- 🔋 Difficult to earn in-game currency

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when firing full-auto
- Discord link in app is expired
- Account progress reset after update

**Requested features**

- More weapon variety and types
- PvP and co-op game modes
- Ability to save and edit completed gun builds
- Improved graphics and visual effects
- Easier progression and leveling system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bootcamp USA free?

Bootcamp USA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Gun Builder ELITE 2 free?

Gun Builder ELITE 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bootcamp USA or Gun Builder ELITE 2?

Gun Builder ELITE 2 is rated higher. Bootcamp USA averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Gun Builder ELITE 2 averages 4.7 from 7.9K ratings.

### Do Bootcamp USA or Gun Builder ELITE 2 have ads?

Gun Builder ELITE 2 shows ads; Bootcamp USA does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bootcamp USA or Gun Builder ELITE 2?

Bootcamp USA ships an update every 21 months, and Gun Builder ELITE 2 every 9 days. Most recently, Bootcamp USA was updated on November 2, 2026 and Gun Builder ELITE 2 on November 11, 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.*