# Cheapshot vs Vodobanka

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vodobanka at none against Cheapshot's 34. Vodobanka also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Cheapshot's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cheapshot sells 34 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Vodobanka asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vodobanka holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 482 and 418 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Cheapshot's written reviews are positive against 98% of Vodobanka's.

Cheapshot ships an update every 2 weeks, Vodobanka every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cheapshot | Vodobanka |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (482 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheapshot-map-game/id1229112582/reviews) | **[4.8 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vodobanka/id1516815669/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **482** | 418 |
| Positive reviews | 74.3% of reviews | **97.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 126 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Cheapshot Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229112581) | [Ivan Yakovliev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1415296140) |

## What reviewers say

### Cheapshot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheapshot-map-game/id1229112582)

Explore the real world with this multiplayer GPS game. Claim neighborhoods, interact with other players, and develop your territory. Engage in combat or peaceful building with a vast array of customization options.

**Highlights:** Real-world GPS gameplay, Claim and develop territory, Real-time player interaction, Character leveling and gear customization, Sandbox open-world experience, Territory defense and strategy elements

**In-app purchases (34)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cheapshot Black | $9.99 | per month |
| Battery | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fire extinguisher | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive first week offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Change icon/nickname | $0.99 | one-time |
| Brick | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Dragon glass gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Great turtle shield | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fire Alarm | $1.99 | one-time |
| Moon shard | $1.99 | one-time |
| Owl brain | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6 Gift envelopes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Change icon/nickname | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60 Dragon glass gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Instant Citadel | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cheaporsky S-69 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Box of Brand-New Sneakers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Irish Luck Set | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 Bricks | $7.99 | one-time |
| Nyckelpiga pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 12 Gift envelopes | $8.99 | one-time |
| 200 Dragon glass gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Irish Citizenship Test | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Eggs Pack (12) | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ancient Artifact Chest | $14.99 | one-time |
| Zen Warrior Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pocket Forest | $14.99 | one-time |
| 600 Dragon glass gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Box of Cursed Lollies | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3200 Dragon glass gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| Wicked Candy Stash | $24.99 | one-time |
| 7500 Dragon Glass gems | $39.99 | one-time |
| 10 Bioreactors | $59.99 | one-time |
| 120 Gift envelopes | $64.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great game
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🌍 Unique location-based concept
- 💪 Satisfying progression and upgrades
- 🤝 Enjoyable community and player interactions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and server issues
- 🤖 Overpowered bots/AI
- 💰 Monetization concerns and pay-to-win elements
- 🏙️ Lack of active players in some areas
- 🧭 Frustrating location-based mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent server disconnections and timeouts
- Account login and permission issues
- Inconsistent item/resource spawning
- Unbalanced PvP mechanics and griefing
- Crashes and performance problems on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add trading and gifting between players
- Improve new player onboarding and tutorial
- Introduce clan/alliance system for group play
- Expand content and events to keep game fresh
- Provide more offline/remote gameplay options


### Vodobanka

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vodobanka/id1516815669)

Control a SWAT team in this straightforward tactical game. It offers a campaign with numerous levels and a user-friendly interface, all without any advertisements or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Control a SWAT team, Tactical gameplay, Extensive campaign mode, Easy to learn controls, Simple user interface, Smooth animations

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Simple but engaging gameplay
- 🔒 No ads or microtransactions
- 👍 Visually appealing art style
- 🚀 Smooth animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 AI issues (soldiers not reacting properly)
- 🔍 Limited control over soldier positioning and actions
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay in some levels
- 🔍 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent soldier behavior in certain situations

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer/co-op mode
- More enemy types and level variety
- Ability to customize soldier equipment and abilities
- Level editor for all users, not just pro version
- Cloud save/sync functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cheapshot free?

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

### Is Vodobanka free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cheapshot or Vodobanka?

Vodobanka is rated higher. Cheapshot averages 4.4 out of 5 from 482 ratings, while Vodobanka averages 4.8 from 418 ratings.

### Do Cheapshot or Vodobanka have ads?

Cheapshot shows ads; Vodobanka does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cheapshot or Vodobanka?

Cheapshot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Vodobanka every 3 months. Most recently, Cheapshot was updated on November 2, 2026 and Vodobanka on October 29, 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.*