# Carpet Bombing vs Gumslinger

The clearest difference is rating: Gumslinger at 4.7 against Carpet Bombing's 4.4. Gumslinger also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 571). Carpet Bombing's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Carpet Bombing sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Gumslinger sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gumslinger holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gumslinger has 15K ratings behind it against 571, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Carpet Bombing's written reviews are positive against 76% of Gumslinger's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Carpet Bombing ships an update every 3 weeks, Gumslinger monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Carpet Bombing | Gumslinger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (571 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carpet-bombing-bomber-attack/id1256122837/reviews) | **[4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gumslinger/id1477606785/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 571 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.0% of reviews** | 76.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 304 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Synthetic Mind AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1256122836) | [Itatake.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/464653469) |

## What reviewers say

### Carpet Bombing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carpet-bombing-bomber-attack/id1256122837)

Engage in thrilling 2D aerial combat, flying an aircraft to destroy various enemy units. Collect power-ups and upgrade your plane between levels for enhanced performance. Enjoy destructible terrain and endless, randomly generated maps.

**Highlights:** Varied enemy types, Aircraft upgrades and power-ups, Randomly generated maps, Destructible terrain, Intuitive touch controls, No interrupting ads

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Gold Stars | $1.09 | one-time |
| PAK FA T-50 | $1.29 | one-time |
| F-16 | $1.29 | one-time |
| B-52 | $1.29 | one-time |
| Desert Strike | $1.99 | one-time |
| F-18 | $1.99 | one-time |
| B-2 Stealth Bomber | $2.19 | one-time |
| F-4 Phantom II | $2.29 | one-time |
| Bag of Stars: 6500 stars | $5.49 | one-time |
| Chest of Stars: 16000 stars | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy gameplay
- 👍 No forced ads
- 🚀 Addictive and challenging
- 🚀 Good difficulty curve
- 👍 Respectful monetization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Control issues (sensitivity, responsiveness)
- 🐛 Progression reset issues
- 🐛 Certain weapons not functioning as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing on higher levels
- Progression/purchase restoration issues
- Control issues on certain devices
- Graphical/visual bugs

**Requested features**

- More plane/weapon options
- Customizable controls
- Leaderboard/multiplayer features
- Improved enemy AI and variety
- Expanded level/environment selection


### Gumslinger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gumslinger/id1477606785)

Engage in intense shootouts and skillshot missions in a gummy candy world. Compete in PvP tournaments, challenge friends, and collect unique characters and guns. Experience fun physics and unlock stylish customizations.

**Highlights:** PvP tournaments, Skillshot missions, Quests and rewards, Leaderboards, Soft-body physics, Unlockable guns and skins, Character collection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gun Skin: Fish | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gun skin: Toy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gun Skin: Dark Metal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gun Skin: Golden | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gun Skin: Ray | $1.99 | one-time |
| Splatter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Organs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gun Skin: Toy | $1.99 | one-time |
| PRO Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Metallic Gum | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro - Forever | $5.99 | one-time |
| Can of Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent graphics and animations
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🕰️ Easy to pick up and play
- 🎨 Creative character designs
- ⚖️ Fair progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔫 Unbalanced weapon mechanics
- 🎲 Unfair spawn/cover RNG
- 💰 Paywall for some features
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Lack of true multiplayer

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent bullet registration
- Spawns that put players at a disadvantage
- Weapon selection issues in tournaments
- Crashes and performance problems

**Requested features**

- Add local/online multiplayer
- Implement more game modes
- Allow customization of characters
- Add a level replay/retry option
- Improve weapon balance and progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Carpet Bombing free?

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

### Is Gumslinger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Carpet Bombing or Gumslinger?

Gumslinger is rated higher. Carpet Bombing averages 4.4 out of 5 from 571 ratings, while Gumslinger averages 4.7 from 15K ratings.

### Do Carpet Bombing or Gumslinger have ads?

Both Carpet Bombing and Gumslinger show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Carpet Bombing or Gumslinger?

Carpet Bombing ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gumslinger monthly. Most recently, Carpet Bombing was updated on October 26, 2026 and Gumslinger on October 31, 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.*