# Arkfront vs Metal Gun

The clearest difference is price: Metal Gun at Free against Arkfront's $3.99. Metal Gun also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). Arkfront's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Metal Gun is free to download; Arkfront costs $3.99 up front. Metal Gun sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Arkfront asks for nothing beyond the download.

Metal Gun holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arkfront has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Arkfront ships an update monthly, Metal Gun every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arkfront | Metal Gun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arkfront/id1458227052/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metal-gun/id6741363313/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 175 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Intensity Faucet Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458227051) | [Nguyen Thai Bao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793922484) |

## What reviewers say

### Arkfront

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arkfront/id1458227052)

Guide humanity's last hope across the galaxy to a new home. Strategize in the hangar, customize ships and equipment, then engage in fast-paced arcade combat. Explore over 120 randomly generated levels, gather resources, and upgrade your arsenal for survival.

**Highlights:** Strategic hangar preparation, Customizable ship loadouts, Randomly generated campaigns, Fast-paced arcade action, Multiple game modes, Resource gathering and research

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Metal Gun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metal-gun/id6741363313)

Engage in an explosive warfront experience, commanding heroes and vehicles against relentless enemies. Battle through intense campaign stages, deploy tactical vehicles, and recruit unique warriors with special abilities. Strengthen your heroes and push through higher stages with an upgrade system.

**Highlights:** Campaign Mode with bosses, Tactical vehicle deployment, Diverse combat arenas, Unique heroes with special abilities, Hero upgrade system, Daily rewards and achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shop Gem 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shop Coin 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shop Gem 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shop Gem 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Shop Coin 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Shop Gem 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Shop Coin 3 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Shop Gem 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Shop Gem 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arkfront free?

Arkfront costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Metal Gun free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Arkfront or Metal Gun?

Metal Gun is rated higher. Arkfront averages 4.1 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Metal Gun averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Arkfront or Metal Gun have ads?

Metal Gun shows ads; Arkfront does not.

### Which is updated more often, Arkfront or Metal Gun?

Arkfront ships an update monthly, and Metal Gun every 3 days. Most recently, Arkfront was updated on November 2, 2026 and Metal Gun 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.*