# Neon Noir vs Weapon Upgrade Rush

The clearest difference is rating: Weapon Upgrade Rush at 4.5 against Neon Noir's 3.0. Weapon Upgrade Rush also leads on ratings volume (941 vs 21). Neon Noir's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weapon Upgrade Rush sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Neon Noir asks for nothing beyond the download.

Weapon Upgrade Rush holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weapon Upgrade Rush has 941 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of Neon Noir's written reviews are positive against 11% of Weapon Upgrade Rush's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Neon Noir ships an update every 3 weeks, Weapon Upgrade Rush every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Neon Noir | Weapon Upgrade Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-noir/id1297886499/reviews) | **[4.5 (941 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weapon-upgrade-rush/id6451112874/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **941** |
| Positive reviews | **35.7% of reviews** | 10.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 621 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cavylabs Ltda ME](https://appshunter.io/developer/1237846781) | [Rollic Games Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Neon Noir

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-noir/id1297886499)

Experience a fast-paced arcade shooter set in a stylish nightclub. Master single-handed controls for thrilling, cinematic firefights. Keep moving and tap enemies to rack up combo points in this highly replayable, emergent gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced action, Single-handed play, Accessible controls, Stylish low poly 3D graphics, Leaderboards and ranking, Emergent gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Weapon Upgrade Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weapon-upgrade-rush/id6451112874)

Build and upgrade your weapons to prepare for intense boss fights. Earn powerful new armaments as you progress through challenging levels. Test your skills and strategy to emerge victorious.

**Highlights:** Build weapons, Upgrade weapons, Earn new weapons, Boss fight preparation, Strategic gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weapon 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ads Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ads Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ads Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weapon 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Best Seller Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Faster Reload | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ads Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weapon 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Double Magazine | $9.99 | one-time |
| Double Gun | $14.99 | one-time |
| Double Gun + No Ads | $19.99 | one-time |
| Zero Ads | $29.99 | one-time |
| Zero Ads | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun concept
- 👍 Good game
- 💡 More guns needed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 🚫 False advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Weapons get stuck in sideways orientation
- Game progress resets unexpectedly
- Skin unlocks not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Reduce ad frequency
- Improve performance and stability
- Provide offline play option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Neon Noir free?

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

### Is Weapon Upgrade Rush free?

Weapon Upgrade Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Neon Noir or Weapon Upgrade Rush?

Weapon Upgrade Rush is rated higher. Neon Noir averages 3.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Weapon Upgrade Rush averages 4.5 from 941 ratings.

### Do Neon Noir or Weapon Upgrade Rush have ads?

Weapon Upgrade Rush shows ads; Neon Noir does not.

### Which is updated more often, Neon Noir or Weapon Upgrade Rush?

Neon Noir ships an update every 3 weeks, and Weapon Upgrade Rush every 2 weeks. Most recently, Neon Noir was updated on October 24, 2026 and Weapon Upgrade Rush on October 30, 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.*