# Gun Idle vs Gun Clone

Gun Idle and Gun Clone both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of Gun Idle's written reviews are positive against 21% of Gun Clone's. Gun Idle also leads on ratings volume (59K vs 9.8K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Gun Clone's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gun Idle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Gun Clone sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Gun Idle against 4.7 for Gun Clone. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gun Idle has 59K ratings behind it against 9.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Gun Idle's written reviews are positive against 21% of Gun Clone's.

Gun Idle ships an update every 4 months, Gun Clone weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gun Idle | Gun Clone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-idle/id1421079164/reviews)** | [4.7 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-clone/id6450103712/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **59K** | 9.8K |
| Positive reviews | **64.5% of reviews** | 20.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 235 MB | 621 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Green Panda Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/669978473) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### 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 Gun Idle free?

Gun Idle 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, Gun Idle or Gun Clone?

Gun Idle is rated higher. Gun Idle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Gun Clone averages 4.7 from 9.8K ratings.

### Do Gun Idle or Gun Clone have ads?

Both Gun Idle and Gun Clone show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gun Idle or Gun Clone?

Gun Idle ships an update every 4 months, and Gun Clone weekly. Most recently, Gun Idle was updated on October 21, 2026 and Gun Clone on October 19, 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.*