# Johnny Trigger vs Epic Prankster

Johnny Trigger and Epic Prankster both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Johnny Trigger's written reviews are positive against 67% of Epic Prankster's. Johnny Trigger also leads on chart position (#142 vs unranked) and ratings volume (739K vs 168K). Epic Prankster's advantage is iOS requirement (12.5 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Johnny Trigger sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Epic Prankster sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Johnny Trigger against 4.7 for Epic Prankster. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 739K and 168K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Johnny Trigger's written reviews are positive against 67% of Epic Prankster's.

Johnny Trigger ships an update monthly, Epic Prankster every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Johnny Trigger | Epic Prankster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (739K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/johnny-trigger/id1491328118/reviews)** | [4.7 (168K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-prankster-hide-and-shoot/id1492810298/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **739K** | 168K |
| Positive reviews | **79.6% of reviews** | 66.7% 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 |
| Best chart rank | **#142** | — |
| Size | 714 MB | 418 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) | [HOMA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508492426) |

## What reviewers say

### Johnny Trigger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/johnny-trigger/id1491328118)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Engage in a non-stop platform shooter where you play as a stylish operative taking down a mafia underworld. Utilize physics-based trick shots and a vast arsenal of weapons to eliminate enemies while carefully avoiding hostages. Unlock new rooms and customize your character with stylish skins.

**Highlights:** Thousands of tactical levels, Avoid hitting hostages, Physics-based trick shots, Collect 57 unique weapons, Unlock and customize base rooms, Stylish character skins, Boss battles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP MEMBERSHIP | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Cash Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cash high value pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem high value pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Avenger Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hotshot Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Builder Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lunatic Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth animation and graphics
- 💡 Variety of weapons and skins
- 🤩 Great concept and execution

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🔁 Repetitive and unvaried levels
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🤔 Lack of difficulty progression

**Reported bugs**

- Ads getting stuck and unable to exit
- Aim issues and bullet registration problems
- Game crashing on higher levels
- Inability to claim rewards due to ad issues

**Requested features**

- More unique level designs and enemy types
- Difficulty settings and challenge modes
- Ability to skip ads or pay for ad-free experience
- Story mode and campaign progression
- Custom level creator


### Epic Prankster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-prankster-hide-and-shoot/id1492810298)

Engage in a fun battle where you tag opponents with a blaster gun without getting caught. Unlock powerful blasters, customize your character with unique skins, and compete in diverse environments. Become the ultimate prankster in this action-packed game.

**Highlights:** Tag opponents with blaster guns, Avoid getting caught, Unlock powerful blasters, Customize characters and skins, Battle in various environments, Become the ultimate prankster

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subscription Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Unique Blaster | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Soaker Water Blaster | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Easy to pick up and play
- 💡 Diverse range of Nerf guns
- 😊 Enjoyable for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels and gameplay
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches causing progress loss
- 🔍 Lack of customization and weapon variety

**Reported bugs**

- Game progress getting reset
- Ads not loading properly
- Levels getting stuck in a loop
- Freezing and crashing issues

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer mode
- Implement more challenging levels
- Allow for custom gun and character creation
- Reduce frequency of ads and improve reward system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Johnny Trigger free?

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

### Is Epic Prankster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Johnny Trigger or Epic Prankster?

Johnny Trigger is rated higher. Johnny Trigger averages 4.8 out of 5 from 739K ratings, while Epic Prankster averages 4.7 from 168K ratings.

### Do Johnny Trigger or Epic Prankster have ads?

Both Johnny Trigger and Epic Prankster show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Johnny Trigger or Epic Prankster?

Johnny Trigger ships an update monthly, and Epic Prankster every 2 months. Most recently, Johnny Trigger was updated on September 26, 2026 and Epic Prankster on September 27, 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.*