# AR Blaster vs Mr Autofire

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mr Autofire at 58% against AR Blaster's 0%. Mr Autofire also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.8 vs 2.6). AR Blaster's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Mr Autofire is free to download; AR Blaster costs $0.99 up front. Mr Autofire sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. AR Blaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mr Autofire holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mr Autofire has 28K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of AR Blaster's written reviews are positive against 58% of Mr Autofire's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AR Blaster | Mr Autofire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-blaster/id1275619861/reviews) | **[4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-autofire/id1483457500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **58.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#178** |
| Size | 61 MB | 303 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Virtual GS](https://appshunter.io/developer/302652687) | [Lightheart Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483457499) |

## What reviewers say

### AR Blaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-blaster/id1275619861)

Defend your city from an alien invasion by shooting down UFOs with your blaster. Tap the screen to fire and prevent the invaders from landing to save Earth. Survive the onslaught and become the hero your world needs.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality gameplay, Shoot down UFO invaders, Tap-to-shoot controls, Save your city from invasion, Survival-based gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mr Autofire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-autofire/id1483457500)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Blast through alien hordes in a retro 2D platformer shooter. Rampage through levels, unlock new worlds, and acquire powerful weapons and gear. Become the ultimate defender against monstrous invaders.

**Highlights:** 2D platformer shooter gameplay, Endless alien hordes, Level progression, Unlock new worlds, Weapon and gear upgrades, Perk system

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack XS | $1.99 | one-time |
| Limited-time Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack S | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited-time Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack M | $9.99 | one-time |
| Limited-time Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack L | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Battle Pass | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Challenging but fair
- 🎨 Colorful graphics
- 💡 Diverse character and weapon options
- 🕹️ Smooth controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive level grind
- 🏆 Unbalanced progression system
- 💰 Aggressive monetization
- 🕰️ Slow energy regeneration
- 🐛 Buggy ad implementation

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on level load
- Ads freezing the game
- Inconsistent save/load behavior

**Requested features**

- Endless mode or more level variety
- Improved character/gear progression
- Reduced energy system limitations
- More generous rewards for free players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AR Blaster free?

AR Blaster costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mr Autofire free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AR Blaster or Mr Autofire?

Mr Autofire is rated higher. AR Blaster averages 2.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Mr Autofire averages 4.8 from 28K ratings.

### Do AR Blaster or Mr Autofire have ads?

Mr Autofire shows ads; AR Blaster does not.

### Which is updated more often, AR Blaster or Mr Autofire?

AR Blaster ships an update every 5 days, and Mr Autofire every 5 days. Most recently, AR Blaster was updated on September 22, 2026 and Mr Autofire on September 27, 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.*