# Weapon Stripping vs Gun Builder ELITE 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Weapon Stripping at none against Gun Builder ELITE 2's 18. Weapon Stripping also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (99% vs 68%). Gun Builder ELITE 2's advantage is ratings volume (7.8K vs 311) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gun Builder ELITE 2 sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Weapon Stripping asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Weapon Stripping against 4.7 for Gun Builder ELITE 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gun Builder ELITE 2 has 7.8K ratings behind it against 311, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 99% of Weapon Stripping's written reviews are positive against 68% of Gun Builder ELITE 2's.

Weapon Stripping ships an update monthly, Gun Builder ELITE 2 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weapon Stripping | Gun Builder ELITE 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (311 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weapon-stripping/id1506413476/reviews)** | [4.7 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-builder-elite-2/id6447168170/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 311 | **7.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **99.2% of reviews** | 68.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 636 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Derendyaev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506019988) | [Lifebelt Games Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/963778858) |

## What reviewers say

### Weapon Stripping

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weapon-stripping/id1506413476)

Explore the inner workings of various firearms through interactive assembly and disassembly. Learn how each weapon fires in different modes and study their mechanisms with visual aids and slow-motion playback. Compete with friends for high scores in this comprehensive virtual armory.

**Highlights:** Firearm assembly and disassembly, Interactive firing modes (automatic, burst, single), Mechanism visualization, Slow-motion time control, Extensive weapon collection, High score competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gun Builder ELITE 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-builder-elite-2/id6447168170)

Build, customize, and fire a vast array of realistic firearms with extensive detail. Test your creations on realistic shooting grounds and compete globally with your custom weapons. Showcase your arsenal in a personalized gun rack.

**Highlights:** Build diverse firearms, Precision customization, Realistic shooting grounds, Global shooting competitions, Gun rack display, Save and share creations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| M249 Flash Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| SCAR Flash Sales | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| MPX Flash Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| M4 Flash Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Ops Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Marshal's Stash | $24.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 4 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Frontline Pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| Marine Corps Pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| 2024 Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $119.99 | one-time |
| Enforcer Arms Deal | $129.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and epic game
- 🚀 Lots of customization options
- 💡 Destruction physics are great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 🔒 Progression system is too grindy and pay-to-win
- 🔋 Difficult to earn in-game currency

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when firing full-auto
- Discord link in app is expired
- Account progress reset after update

**Requested features**

- More weapon variety and types
- PvP and co-op game modes
- Ability to save and edit completed gun builds
- Improved graphics and visual effects
- Easier progression and leveling system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weapon Stripping free?

Weapon Stripping is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Gun Builder ELITE 2 free?

Gun Builder ELITE 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Weapon Stripping or Gun Builder ELITE 2?

Weapon Stripping is rated higher. Weapon Stripping averages 4.9 out of 5 from 311 ratings, while Gun Builder ELITE 2 averages 4.7 from 7.8K ratings.

### Do Weapon Stripping or Gun Builder ELITE 2 have ads?

Gun Builder ELITE 2 shows ads; Weapon Stripping does not.

### Which is updated more often, Weapon Stripping or Gun Builder ELITE 2?

Weapon Stripping ships an update monthly, and Gun Builder ELITE 2 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Weapon Stripping was updated on October 27, 2026 and Gun Builder ELITE 2 on October 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.*