# Pachoink! vs Guncho

The clearest difference is price: Guncho at Free against Pachoink!'s $1.99. Guncho also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (2K vs 25). Pachoink!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Guncho is free to download; Pachoink! costs $1.99 up front. Guncho sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pachoink! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pachoink! against 4.7 for Guncho. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guncho has 2K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Pachoink!'s written reviews are positive against 82% of Guncho's.

Pachoink! ships an update every 9 months, Guncho weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pachoink! | Guncho |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pachoink/id1488272669/reviews) | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guncho/id6469145099/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.3% of reviews** | 81.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 75 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [A To Play Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183313835) | [Arnold Rauers](https://appshunter.io/developer/538013421) |

## What reviewers say

### Pachoink!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pachoink/id1488272669)

Bounce and smash targets on dynamic game boards using intuitive one-touch controls. Master precision, timing, and brute force across over 60 skill-based levels. Enjoy two game modes and a variety of board hazards for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Intuitive one-touch controls, Single game purchase with free updates, Campaign and Endless game modes, Multiple board hazards, 60+ skill-based levels, No Ads / IAPs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Guncho

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guncho/id6469145099)

Engage in a turn-based tactical Wild West shooter-roguelike. Utilize a unique positional shooting mechanic and environmental hazards to outwit bandits in randomly generated levels. Upgrade skills and bullets to become the ultimate gunslinger.

**Highlights:** Positional shooting mechanic, Turn-based Wild West roguelike, Hex-based tactics, Randomly generated levels, Bullet upgrades and skills, Environmental interaction

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Guncho Full Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤠 Wild West theme
- 🧠 Challenging tactical gameplay
- 🎨 Charming pixel art style
- 🎶 Great music and sound design
- 🔄 Addictive rogue-like elements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Unclear enemy turn order
- 🤯 Frustrating difficulty spikes
- 🧭 Camera view issues
- 💰 Paid content feels overpriced
- 🔁 Lack of content variety

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent knockback mechanics
- Daily challenges not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- More enemy and environment variety
- Landscape mode support
- Ability to customize the gunslinger
- Expanded progression system
- Additional boss encounters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pachoink! free?

Pachoink! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Guncho free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pachoink! or Guncho?

Guncho is rated higher. Pachoink! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Guncho averages 4.7 from 2K ratings.

### Do Pachoink! or Guncho have ads?

Guncho shows ads; Pachoink! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pachoink! or Guncho?

Pachoink! ships an update every 9 months, and Guncho weekly. Most recently, Pachoink! was updated on August 24, 2026 and Guncho on September 26, 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.*