# Swipe Casters vs Shooty Quest

The clearest difference is rating: Shooty Quest at 4.8 against Swipe Casters's 4.1. Shooty Quest also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 63%) and ratings volume (455 vs 55). Swipe Casters's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Swipe Casters sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Shooty Quest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shooty Quest holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shooty Quest has 455 ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Swipe Casters's written reviews are positive against 94% of Shooty Quest's.

Swipe Casters ships an update every 3 days, Shooty Quest every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swipe Casters | Shooty Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swipe-casters/id1195757615/reviews) | **[4.8 (455 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shooty-quest/id1534167195/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **455** |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | **94.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Esteban Duran](https://appshunter.io/developer/916419922) | [CARLOS EUSEBIO JIMENEZ CORREA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709712997) |

## What reviewers say

### Swipe Casters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swipe-casters/id1195757615)

Engage in a fantasy drawing game where you cast spells by drawing gestures with your finger. Battle creatures, upgrade your magicians, and compete to recover a stolen prize.

**Highlights:** Cast spells with finger gestures, Intuitive gesture drawing gameplay, Upgrade casters with coins, Unlock special sets and staffs, Choose from 4 unique casters, Use 'Soul Strike' special attacks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bunch of gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Bag of coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double Coin Drops | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get Full Silver Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads & Double Coin Drop | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get Full Gold Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| First Buyers Promotion | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bag of coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Bag of coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique and original concept
- 👍 Easy to learn and pick up
- 🎨 Amazing art and graphics
- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- ✨ Polished and well-done execution

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay loop
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐌 Slow progression without ads/purchases
- 😩 Frustrating difficulty

**Reported bugs**

- Haptics not turning off
- Blank pattern card at start of level
- Sequence not being displayed
- Time not resetting each round
- Ads not removed by purchase

**Requested features**

- Add more features and adventure
- Add checkpoints or a stage system
- Add pentagrams
- Add multiplayer mode
- Add more variety in enemies and bosses


### Shooty Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shooty-quest/id1534167195)

A skill-based retro arcade game where quick reflexes and strategic counter-attacks are key to survival. Master challenging levels by identifying enemy weaknesses and making precise decisions under pressure. Upgrade your gear and compete for high scores.

**Highlights:** Skill-driven arcade combat, Unique counter-based mechanics, 36 handcrafted levels, Permanent progression and upgrades, High score competition

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Will of Bacon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Infinite lives | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Deadly arrow | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold chest | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full Game | $4.99 | one-time |
| Alfador's fortune | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Charming and cute art style
- 👾 Engaging pixel art graphics
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay mechanics
- ⚖️ Well-balanced difficulty curve
- 🎵 Quality music and sound design

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❤️ Limited game length and levels
- ⏳ Frustrating lives system with long cooldowns
- 📺 Excessive ads tied to lives mechanic
- 👴 Character design issues (old man appearance)
- 😰 Can be stressful gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Unlocked ending not triggering after collecting all 3-star levels
- Missing creature discovery not properly implemented

**Requested features**

- More levels and challenges
- Sequel or second part of the game
- Alternative monetization to lives system
- Better in-game tutorials and instructions
- Additional creatures to discover


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swipe Casters free?

Swipe Casters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shooty Quest free?

Shooty Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Swipe Casters or Shooty Quest?

Shooty Quest is rated higher. Swipe Casters averages 4.1 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Shooty Quest averages 4.8 from 455 ratings.

### Do Swipe Casters or Shooty Quest have ads?

Shooty Quest shows ads; Swipe Casters does not.

### Which is updated more often, Swipe Casters or Shooty Quest?

Swipe Casters ships an update every 3 days, and Shooty Quest every 2 weeks. Most recently, Swipe Casters was updated on November 2, 2026 and Shooty Quest on November 3, 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.*