# ShellFire vs Vortex 9

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vortex 9 at 84% against ShellFire's 34%. Vortex 9 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 330). ShellFire's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShellFire sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Vortex 9 sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vortex 9 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 330 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of ShellFire's written reviews are positive against 84% of Vortex 9's.

ShellFire ships an update monthly, Vortex 9 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShellFire | Vortex 9 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (330 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shellfire-moba-fps/id1441396449/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vortex-9-shooter-games/id6443465277/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 330 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.7% of reviews | **84.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 721 MB | 391 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [PT Telekomunikasi Selular](https://appshunter.io/developer/580104222) | [APPWILL COMPANY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761313938) |

## What reviewers say

### ShellFire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shellfire-moba-fps/id1441396449)

Engage in thrilling 5v5 battles with diverse game modes like Escort and Death Match. Survive intense Zombie Rush rounds against a BOSS for special rewards. Strategize with Rune combinations and earn Badges to boost character stats.

**Highlights:** 5v5 Battle Modes (Escort, Death Match, Capture Points), Zombie Rush Bonus Mode with BOSS battles, Rune system for character customization, Badge system for character stat bonuses, Weekly new Heroes and Skins

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Ruby | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Card | $1.99 | one-time |
| Monty Card | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300 Ruby | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600 Ruby | $9.99 | one-time |
| 980 Ruby | $15.99 | one-time |
| Lv.5 Attack Rune Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| 1980 Ruby | $34.99 | one-time |
| 3280 Ruby | $54.99 | one-time |
| 6480 Ruby | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎮 Overwatch-like experience
- 👍 Variety of heroes and abilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
- 🔒 Banning issues and lack of communication from developers
- 💰 Progression and monetization model needs improvement

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Matches with missing players or bots
- Inability to leave matches

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve character balancing
- Implement a more robust matchmaking system
- Increase communication with the community


### Vortex 9

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vortex-9-shooter-games/id6443465277)

Engage in fast-paced, action-packed battles in a unique universe filled with fighting cat-people and speaking robots. Choose from stylish heroes, wield insane weapons, and battle friends in various game modes and maps.

**Highlights:** 8 unique playable characters, Dozens of unique shooting guns and melee weapons, Collectible battle helpers (Generics), Multiple game modes (Team Battle, Deathmatch, Capture Point), Diverse and beautiful maps, Play with friends online

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rush into battle pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| A pair of coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Resources Pack One | $1.99 | one-time |
| Some coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of rare eggs | $4.99 | one-time |
| A stack of coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Epic eggs pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Resources Pack Two | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legendary eggs pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| McSpy Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| A bag of coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| Resources Pack Three | $24.99 | one-time |
| A box with coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| A huge box with coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 💡 Addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Easy to level up
- 👍 Great for playing with friends/family

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and game crashes
- 🔍 Lack of leaderboards and ranked modes
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game getting stuck at 90% during loading
- Frequent crashes and connectivity problems
- Glitches when playing with friends

**Requested features**

- Add leaderboards and ranked modes
- Improve matchmaking and group functionality
- Reduce the number of ads
- Fix connectivity and loading issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShellFire free?

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

### Is Vortex 9 free?

Vortex 9 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ShellFire or Vortex 9?

Vortex 9 is rated higher. ShellFire averages 3.2 out of 5 from 330 ratings, while Vortex 9 averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do ShellFire or Vortex 9 have ads?

Vortex 9 shows ads; ShellFire does not.

### Which is updated more often, ShellFire or Vortex 9?

ShellFire ships an update monthly, and Vortex 9 every 3 weeks. Most recently, ShellFire was updated on October 30, 2026 and Vortex 9 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.*