# Planet Bomber! vs Gun Idle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gun Idle at 65% against Planet Bomber!'s 23%. Gun Idle also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Planet Bomber!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Planet Bomber! sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Gun Idle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gun Idle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44K and 59K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Planet Bomber!'s written reviews are positive against 65% of Gun Idle's.

Planet Bomber! ships an update every 2 weeks, Gun Idle every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planet Bomber! | Gun Idle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-bomber/id1376833419/reviews) | **[4.8 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-idle/id1421079164/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 44K | **59K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.0% of reviews | **64.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 235 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Green Panda Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/669978473) |

## What reviewers say

### Planet Bomber!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-bomber/id1376833419)

Embark on an interstellar adventure to explore the vastness of the galaxy. Your mission is to destroy planets, upgrade your arsenal, and conquer challenging bosses. Prepare for an epic cosmic journey.

**Highlights:** Explore the galaxy, Destroy planets, Upgrade abilities, Defeat bosses

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elite Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| New 60 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 60 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| New 130 Diamonds | $8.99 | one-time |
| 130 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| new 280 Diamonds | $18.99 | one-time |
| 280 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| New 750 Diamonds | $48.99 | one-time |
| 750 Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1600 Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying to destroy planets
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Progress/data loss issues
- 🔁 Repetitive and lacking content
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data usage
- 🔋 Performance and battery drain problems

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inconsistent or missing offline earnings
- Aim/targeting problems with special weapons
- Progression resets and lost progress

**Requested features**

- Add sound effects and music
- Improve offline earnings and progression
- Introduce more weapon variety and boss types
- Implement a prestige/reset system with rewards
- Allow earning premium currency through gameplay


### Gun Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-idle/id1421079164)

Become the boss of a shooting range, unlock over 40 weapons, and destroy destructible targets. Earn trillions of dollars with power-ups and enjoy a fun, skill-based experience.

**Highlights:** Unlock over 40 weapons, Earn trillions of dollars, Use insane power-ups, Destroy destructible targets, Weekly subscription for premium features

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Double Earnings Forever | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🚀 Good for passing time
- 💡 Creative gun designs
- 🚀 Offline playability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🕰️ Slow progression at higher levels
- 🔒 Issues with 'no ads' purchase

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress
- Leveling up issues
- Ads still show up after purchase
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More guns and levels
- Improved progression system
- Sound effects for guns
- Customization options
- Offline progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planet Bomber! free?

Planet Bomber! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gun Idle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Planet Bomber! or Gun Idle?

Gun Idle is rated higher. Planet Bomber! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while Gun Idle averages 4.8 from 59K ratings.

### Do Planet Bomber! or Gun Idle have ads?

Gun Idle shows ads; Planet Bomber! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Planet Bomber! or Gun Idle?

Planet Bomber! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gun Idle every 4 months. Most recently, Planet Bomber! was updated on October 29, 2026 and Gun Idle 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.*