Comparison

Pendulum Swing vs GunzTower

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pendulum Swing

A physics-based game where you guide a swinging orb into target spots. It features 18 challenging levels with harmonic oscillation mechanics. Simple, yet addictive gameplay for players seeking a unique puzzle experience.

Highlights
  • Physics-based gameplay
  • Harmonic oscillation mechanics
  • 18 challenging levels
  • Orb swinging into target spots
  • Addictive puzzle experience
Features
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A physics-based game that similar to pendulum clock uses a pendulum, a swinging weight to swing back and forth in harmonic oscillation. Simple, annoying yet addictive game where your goal is to swing an orb into white spot located in every level borders. • an app features 18 levels to complete

About

GunzTower

Embark on a treasure hunt in this casual gun-shooting RPG. Wield dozens of real-world firearms to raid dungeons and collect glittering gold, silver, and legendary relics.

Highlights
  • Dozens of guns
  • Dungeon raiding
  • Treasure hunting
  • Collect gold and relics
  • Real-world firearms
Features
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Easy to learn, hard to master! Pixel art roguelite gun-shooting action RPG, GunzTower. Dodge and shoot! Thrilling controls right at your fingertips. Challenge new stages with ever-changing dungeons and weapons! ■ Stop to Shoot, Move to Dodge! Stand still to rain down main fire, and roll to strike back with sub-weapons! To shoot or to dodge? Every split-second choice decides your fate! Evade bullet hells, charge your meter, and unleash your ultimate skill! ■ Ever-Changing Dungeons Leave today's weapon to fate! Every time you enter a dungeon, the roulette spins! Layouts, monsters, and traps—a brand-new experience every time. Yesterday you blasted through with a rocket launcher, but today you might have to survive with just a sniper rifle. No two runs are ever the same. Adapt your strategy on the fly with whatever gun is in your hands! Choose your path at the crossroads. Tougher enemies and bigger rewards, or a safer route? Healing fountains, treasure rooms, goblin shops, and even hidden reward rooms. What awaits in the dungeon this time? From sewers and wild forests to ancient ruins and volcanoes. Endless dungeons with unique themes lie ahead! ■ Unique Gunplay for Every Single Weapon! From pistols to lightsabers! A new weapon changes the entire game! · Rifles: Rapid fire to clear out swarms of enemies in seconds · Shotguns: Get up close and personal to wipe them out with a spread shot · Bazookas & Mortars: Direct or arched shots? Create art with screen-covering explosions! · Alien Lasers too?! Mind-bending weapons that deliver a whole new level of gunplay Same controls, completely different experience with every gun! Scour the dungeons and get your hands on higher-tier weapons! ■ Read Patterns, Defeat Bosses Awaiting you at the end of each dungeon are bosses, each with their own unique patterns. From massive eyeball monsters to fire-breathing dragons, which boss will you face? What gun did you bring with you? That single choice is key to your victory! ■ Craft Your Ultimate Build! Promote your heroes, earn Growth Points, and shape them your way! Mobility, Firepower, Tactics, Survival, and Combat Instincts. Where to invest? It's completely up to you! · Turn the tide with each hero's unique ultimate skill · Synergize your main weapon with the perfect sub-weapon combo · Collect and merge Helmets, Armor, Gloves, and Boots to power up · Collect game-changing Relics that make death something to ignore! Your preference is your build! There is no single right answer. ■ Get Infinitely Stronger at Base Camp Growth continues even outside the dungeons! · Upgrade Headquarters to unlock new features and raise your rank · Polish your mastery of Rifles, Heavy Weapons, Alien Tech, and more at the Training Ground · Check out your gun collection accumulated so far at the Armory · Daily updated rewards, buffs, and Oracles Growth never stops, even while you rest! ■ New Here? Start with These · First, master the dodge roll. Evading is surviving. · Stop to fire powerful main weapons, move to use sub-weapons! Master the rhythm of combat! · Don't worry if you don't like your current weapon. A new weapon will be in your hands next run. · If tough crossroads feel overwhelming, take the safer path. There's no rush. ■ Perfect for Players Who: · Are tired of the same repetitive games · Prefer hands-on control over auto-combat · Love collecting guns and weapons · Enjoy the thrill of growing stronger amidst intense action · Love retro pixel art and pixel aesthetics · Want quick, punchy 10-minute sessions ■ Short Sessions, Endless Fun Just 10 minutes is all it takes for a dungeon run! Pig Farm, Helicopter Raids, Treasure Island—exciting daily missions await. Send idle heroes on Airdrops for extra rewards, and collect AFK rewards that stack up even while you're away! New guns and dungeons on every single run. Prove your skill in GunzTower now! a pixel-art Roguelite gun-shooting action RPG!

Screenshots

Pendulum Swing4 screens
GunzTower4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GunzTower at Free against Pendulum Swing's $1.99. GunzTower also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (315 vs 1). Pendulum Swing's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

GunzTower is free to download; Pendulum Swing costs $1.99 up front. GunzTower sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Pendulum Swing asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pendulum Swing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GunzTower has 315 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pendulum Swing ships an update every 25 months, GunzTower monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pendulum Swing versus GunzTower: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPendulum SwingGunzTower
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (315 ratings)
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1315 — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB505 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomasz LukaszykWemade Play Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

Pendulum Swing

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GunzTower

All ratings313 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Pendulum Swing

No in-app purchases

21 purchases

GunzTower

One-time21
  • Rookie VIP$0.99
  • Gem Piggy Bank1$0.99
  • Daily Nut Pack$0.99
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  • Combat Rating +100 Pack$0.99
  • Special Nut Pack$1.99
  • Gem Pile$2.99
  • Rookie VIP$3.99
  • Daily Ticket Pack$3.99
  • Chap.1 Clear Pack$3.99
  • Premium Pass$3.99
  • Hunting VIP$4.99
  • VIP$4.99
  • Chap.2 Clear Pack$6.99
  • Gem Stack$9.99
  • Newbie Pack$9.99
  • VVIP$11.99
  • Weekly Armor Ticket Pack$12.99
  • Lifetime Ad-free$13.99
  • Super Pass$14.99
  • Gem Pouch$19.99
  • Gem Box$69.99

Questions

Is Pendulum Swing free?
Pendulum Swing costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GunzTower free?
GunzTower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pendulum Swing or GunzTower?
Pendulum Swing is rated higher. Pendulum Swing averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GunzTower averages 4.7 from 315 ratings.
Do Pendulum Swing or GunzTower have ads?
GunzTower shows ads; Pendulum Swing does not.
Which is updated more often, Pendulum Swing or GunzTower?
Pendulum Swing ships an update every 25 months, and GunzTower monthly. Most recently, Pendulum Swing was updated on October 7, 2026 and GunzTower on October 28, 2026.

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