Monocular Shot vs The iPop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Monocular Shot
Engage in a 2D action shooting game where you must defeat enemies and advance through stages while dodging attacks. Encounter numerous challenges and diverse foes across various levels. Enjoy a free-to-play experience with no waiting or in-app purchases required.
- 2D action shooting gameplay
- Avoid enemy attacks
- Multiple stages with gimmicks
- Variety of enemies
- Special move system
- Auto save functionality
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Monocular Shot is a 2D action shooting game. Defeat the enemy and aim for the next stage while avoiding the enemy's attack. There are many gimmicks and various enemies waiting on the stage. ■ Operation method L: Move left R: Move right A: Shot J: Jump SPECIAL MOVE: Special Move You can use the special move by collecting 5 coins before the combo gauge runs out. This game has no tedious waiting times or billing factors. You can play for free until the ending. Save supports auto save. It may be a little difficult, but I hope you enjoy it.
The iPop
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Ever get the feeling of a balloon escaping the grasp of your hand? This game will give you the opposite sense and make you feel satisfied with blowing up the balloons. A relaxing game in which kids can spend hours practicing while developing their reflexes. Classical balloon popping casual game made in the colors chosen to attract attention. Balloons speed up as you progress but try not to miss any of them. Relax and enjoy as the balloons fly by and do not let them get away.
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Verdict
Monocular Shot and The iPop are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Monocular Shot ships an update every 8 months, The iPop every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Monocular Shot | The iPop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YUSEI MIYOSHI | Safak Yalcinkaya |
In-app purchases
Monocular Shot
No in-app purchases
The iPop
No in-app purchases
