Monocular Shot vs Caloreload
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.
Caloreload
Engage in a fast-paced shooting game where you absorb enemy bullets to power your own attacks. Upgrade your weapons with in-game currency to climb the ranks. Master movement and shooting mechanics to avoid damage and defeat opponents.
- Absorb bullets to power attacks
- Shoot back at enemies
- Upgrade guns with in-game currency
- Climb fluctuating skill-based ranks
- Automatic progress saving
- Utilize environmental walls for cover
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Eat bullets flying around to block them, and shoot back as much as you eat! A high-tempo and exhilarating shooting game! Strengthen your guns with the coins you get by playing, and aim for higher ranks that fluctuate according to your skill! Swipe the left screen to move, and touch the right screen to shoot as many bullets as you eat! If you get hit by a bullet while preparing to shoot, it will be a mistake! Your progress will be automatically saved! --Help Corner-- - If you miss a stage, the gauge will drop, but after that the gauge will not drop unless you change the stage! Convenient for finding clues to capture! - If there is no wall between you and the enemy, they will notice you and attack you! Let's make good use of the walls! - If you reload while being spotted by an enemy, the time until you shoot will be reset! - You can tell how long it takes for the enemy to shoot at you by looking at the whiteness of the cannon!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Monocular Shot at 4.7 against Caloreload's 3.9. Monocular Shot also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 8 months vs every 18 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Monocular Shot holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Monocular Shot's written reviews are positive against 57% of Caloreload's.
Monocular Shot ships an update every 8 months, Caloreload every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Monocular Shot | Caloreload |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (11 ratings) — better | 3.9 (27 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 57.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 27 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 18 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | YUSEI MIYOSHI | Shunsuke Shibata |
Customer experience
Monocular Shot
Caloreload
In-app purchases
Monocular Shot
No in-app purchases
Caloreload
No in-app purchases
