# Squad Rivals vs Gun Clone

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Squad Rivals at 82% against Gun Clone's 21%. Squad Rivals also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Gun Clone's advantage is ratings volume (9.8K vs 504) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Squad Rivals sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Gun Clone sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gun Clone holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gun Clone has 9.8K ratings behind it against 504, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Squad Rivals's written reviews are positive against 21% of Gun Clone's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Squad Rivals ships an update every 2 weeks, Gun Clone weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Squad Rivals | Gun Clone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (504 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squad-rivals/id1292732880/reviews) | **[4.7 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-clone/id6450103712/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 504 | **9.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.7% of reviews** | 20.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 525 MB | 621 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [RHEI Creations Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1066091584) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Squad Rivals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squad-rivals/id1292732880)

Assemble a squad of unique characters, including popular YouTubers, to battle enemies and reclaim the city. Collect hundreds of characters, upgrade them, and engage in classic arcade gameplay with strategic depth. Compete globally and take down formidable bosses.

**Highlights:** Collect hundreds of characters, Feature popular YouTubers, Classic arcade gameplay, Deep progression system, Battle unique bosses, Compete globally in eSports Arena

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 80 Creds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 500 Creds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1200 Creds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 2500 Creds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 7000 Creds | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 16000 Creds | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 💡 Interesting use of YouTubers
- 🎨 Retro 8-bit style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow box opening process
- 🔌 Internet connectivity issues
- 🤔 Lack of control/customization

**Reported bugs**

- Boxes not opening properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Connectivity problems
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- Add more popular YouTubers
- Improve box opening speed
- Offline mode or better internet handling
- More character/squad customization options


### Gun Clone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-clone/id6450103712)

Engage in thrilling shooting action to collect cards and build powerful weapon combos. Upgrade your arsenal to dominate the battlefield and destroy your enemies. Experience strategic gameplay with a focus on maximizing your firepower.

**Highlights:** Shoot and collect cards, Create weapon combos, Upgrade weapons, Destroy enemies, Strategic gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner's Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Year Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Token Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Token Offer 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Card Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter No-Ads Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Double Gun Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Token Offer 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Token Offer 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega No Ads Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Limitless Fun Pack | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Misleading ads about no ads
- 💸 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔌 Requires internet connection

**Reported bugs**

- Lost progress and upgrades after updates
- Permanent weapons not working as intended
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Option to permanently unlock features
- Improved ad implementation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Squad Rivals free?

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

### Is Gun Clone free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Squad Rivals or Gun Clone?

Gun Clone is rated higher. Squad Rivals averages 4.5 out of 5 from 504 ratings, while Gun Clone averages 4.7 from 9.8K ratings.

### Do Squad Rivals or Gun Clone have ads?

Gun Clone shows ads; Squad Rivals does not.

### Which is updated more often, Squad Rivals or Gun Clone?

Squad Rivals ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gun Clone weekly. Most recently, Squad Rivals was updated on October 15, 2026 and Gun Clone on October 17, 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.*