# Gumslinger vs Balance Stuff

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gumslinger at 76% against Balance Stuff's 45%. Gumslinger also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (15K vs 3K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gumslinger sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Balance Stuff sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gumslinger holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gumslinger has 15K ratings behind it against 3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Gumslinger's written reviews are positive against 45% of Balance Stuff's.

Gumslinger ships an update monthly, Balance Stuff every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gumslinger | Balance Stuff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gumslinger/id1477606785/reviews)** | [4.5 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balance-stuff/id1528333833/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 44.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 304 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Itatake.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/464653469) | [Rakshak Kalwani](https://appshunter.io/developer/581752821) |

## What reviewers say

### Gumslinger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gumslinger/id1477606785)

Engage in intense shootouts and skillshot missions in a gummy candy world. Compete in PvP tournaments, challenge friends, and collect unique characters and guns. Experience fun physics and unlock stylish customizations.

**Highlights:** PvP tournaments, Skillshot missions, Quests and rewards, Leaderboards, Soft-body physics, Unlockable guns and skins, Character collection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gun Skin: Fish | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gun skin: Toy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gun Skin: Dark Metal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gun Skin: Golden | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gun Skin: Ray | $1.99 | one-time |
| Splatter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Organs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gun Skin: Toy | $1.99 | one-time |
| PRO Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Metallic Gum | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro - Forever | $5.99 | one-time |
| Can of Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent graphics and animations
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🕰️ Easy to pick up and play
- 🎨 Creative character designs
- ⚖️ Fair progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔫 Unbalanced weapon mechanics
- 🎲 Unfair spawn/cover RNG
- 💰 Paywall for some features
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Lack of true multiplayer

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent bullet registration
- Spawns that put players at a disadvantage
- Weapon selection issues in tournaments
- Crashes and performance problems

**Requested features**

- Add local/online multiplayer
- Implement more game modes
- Allow customization of characters
- Add a level replay/retry option
- Improve weapon balance and progression


### Balance Stuff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balance-stuff/id1528333833)

A relaxing and addictive zen-like game where players test their reflexes and skill to keep multiple objects from falling off a table. Offers over 300 levels of increasing difficulty and customizable gameplay modes for stress-free fun.

**Highlights:** Keep 99+ objects from falling, Over 300 levels, Timed and untimed modes, Leaderboards and achievements, Relaxing gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Really cute game
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 💕 Loved by friends and family

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- ⏱️ Timer ruins the relaxing experience
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🕹️ Stacking mechanics can be frustrating
- 🔍 Lack of zoom or screen movement when stacking high

**Reported bugs**

- Items glitching and clipping through each other
- Timer resetting or not working properly
- Crashes and freezes, especially when stacking items
- Levels becoming unplayable due to glitches

**Requested features**

- Endless/Zen mode without timer
- More levels and content
- Ability to replay completed levels
- Option to disable ads for a fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gumslinger free?

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

### Is Balance Stuff free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gumslinger or Balance Stuff?

Gumslinger is rated higher. Gumslinger averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Balance Stuff averages 4.5 from 3K ratings.

### Do Gumslinger or Balance Stuff have ads?

Both Gumslinger and Balance Stuff show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gumslinger or Balance Stuff?

Gumslinger ships an update monthly, and Balance Stuff every 2 months. Most recently, Gumslinger was updated on September 22, 2026 and Balance Stuff on September 22, 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.*