Comparison

Smash the Gangs vs MindShot

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

Head to head
About

Smash the Gangs

Collect hero cards and battle outlaws across over 75 missions. Improve your team by earning in-game currency and items. Enjoy strategic gameplay with multiple modes, playable offline on iOS devices.

Highlights
  • 75+ missions
  • +100 hero cards
  • Strategy mode
  • Kick and Punch mode
  • Offline play
  • VoiceOver accessible
Features
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Gather your favorite cards and fight the outlaws in +75 missions! Defeat the bandits and get Stars and Wollars to improve your team and buy projectiles, coffee and snake oil. ● 75 missions, +100 hero cards ● Strategy mode + Kick and Punch mode ● No network connection needed. ● Play on iPhone, iPad and iPod, both vertical and landscape. ● Nice music, sound effects and sportscaster comments. ● 100% VoiceOver accessible. PLEASE NOTE! Despite been set in the far west and having a kick and punch mode, this game shows no blood spills nor gunshots. Smash the Gangs is 100% free to play, however, some game items can also be purchased for real money to speed up the progress. If you don't want to use this feature, please disable in-app purchases in your device's settings. Remember that no game should take away hours of study, work, family or social time. We really hope that you enjoy this game.

About

MindShot

An audio-first, first-person combat strategy game designed for visually impaired gamers. It offers immersive 3D audio, gesture controls, and progressive training levels to master various weapons and tactical scenarios.

Highlights
  • Binaural 3D audio immersion
  • VoiceOver compatible menus
  • Gesture-based controls
  • Progressive training levels
  • 11 training modules
  • 5 live action scenarios
  • Advanced weapon mechanics
Features
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The Mind Shot Project, (MSP), developed by MentalVision Games. A real groundbreaking, audio combat, strategy, Accessibility Action, 1st Person, semi-Open World game on iOS. We designed exclusively for Very Important Gamers, we coined…(V. I. Gs) who have been excluded,… dare I say,… Denied!… from the high-intensity 1st person shooters. The un-inclusive lame stream game markets promote! The non-accessible, open world combat games, your sighted friends enjoy and brag about. Not realizing, they’re Rubbing it in, how blind consumers are viewed by most entertainment markets. Niche? Pennyless, dumb, less than human, and less intuitive than a sighted consumer? We say,… Nope! We are just getting our 1st chance to be invited to be included. Don’t sweat it guys! MentalVision’s got your back! We bring you The Mind Shot Project - MainStream BootCamp for Visually Impaired Gamers (V I G’s)! Finally included in tactical combat with immersive 3D audio. Grenades? sniper rifle? rocket launcher? Wait… What? How, you ask? We used our Mental Vision and figured out a way to hook you gamers up! Brandon Cole would be proud. Atleast… We hope he would applaud our efforts. Yes!… Equality begins here and right friggin’ now! Built with Unity 3D for iOS, MSP delivers full accessibility through binaural 3D audio, VoiceOver-compatible menus, and intuitive gesture controls. The only visuals needed are all Mental! Headphones are recommended for the immersive soundscapes. Start at the Gun Club Entrance, mastering navigation and basic interactions. Progress through 11 training levels (A1 to I) building skills in pistol target practice, rifle shooting, shotgun mastery, grenade accuracy, barbed wire crawling, rope climbing, rocket launcher use, sniper precision with amplified cues, super KO punch timing, and plastic explosive placement. Experience advanced weapons and tactics never before accessible in mobile gaming, including sniper nests with “Super Ear” amplification, rocket launchers on heat-signature targets, timed remote detonations, and more surprises tailored for the VIG community. When training is complete, unlock 5 intense Live Action scenario courses that escalate challenges: barrier advances, area clearing, intricate maze navigation with landmarks and crawling, building climbs, rooftop sniper defense, stealth objectives, and a surprise montage transition with immersive ending. Mental Vision Games prioritizes inclusivity—two of our developers are completely blind, including the founder. MSP pioneers mainstream access to the action-packed combat shooter genre through sound alone, empowering VIGs to finally play the games their sighted friends rave about, with independence, adrenaline, tactical strategy, and true competitive thrill. Features: • Full VoiceOver support with patched menu focus • 3D audio immersion • Gesture-based controls (swipes, taps, tilts) and optional gyroscope/accelerometer aiming • Progressive training and mission structure • Distinct weapon audio signatures, environmental cues, proximity alerts, and instructional prompts Happy hunting! Good luck! Haahaahaa… Haa!

Screenshots

Smash the Gangs4 screens
MindShot2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Smash the Gangs at Free against MindShot's $4.99. Smash the Gangs also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). MindShot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ratings volume, ads and device support 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

Smash the Gangs is free to download; MindShot costs $4.99 up front. Smash the Gangs sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. MindShot asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smash the Gangs holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Smash the Gangs's written reviews are positive against 11% of MindShot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smash the Gangs ships an update weekly, MindShot every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Smash the Gangs versus MindShot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmash the GangsMindShot
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better2.3 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings37 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size242 MB97 MB
Age rating+917+
DeveloperGuappa Desarrollo Integral SLMental Vision Games LLC

Customer experience

Smash the Gangs

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%

MindShot

All ratings7 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral28.6%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral22.2%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Smash the Gangs

One-time5
  • Saddle Bag$0.99
  • Purse$1.99
  • Hand Bag$2.99
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  • Money Sack$4.99
  • Deposit Box$8.99
None

MindShot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smash the Gangs free?
Smash the Gangs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MindShot free?
MindShot costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Smash the Gangs or MindShot?
Smash the Gangs is rated higher. Smash the Gangs averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while MindShot averages 2.3 from 7 ratings.
Do Smash the Gangs or MindShot have ads?
Neither Smash the Gangs nor MindShot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smash the Gangs or MindShot?
Smash the Gangs ships an update weekly, and MindShot every 4 months. Most recently, Smash the Gangs was updated on October 21, 2026 and MindShot on October 24, 2026.

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