# CoTW Guide vs Gun Gear

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CoTW Guide at 83% against Gun Gear's 4%. CoTW Guide also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Gun Gear's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 468). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CoTW Guide sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Gun Gear sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CoTW Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 468 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of CoTW Guide's written reviews are positive against 4% of Gun Gear's.

CoTW Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, Gun Gear every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CoTW Guide | Gun Gear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (468 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cotw-guide/id1559292182/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-gear/id6460979531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 468 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.7% of reviews** | 3.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 675 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cristiano Gimenes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559292184) | [Upperpik Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Ticaret Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225221447) |

## What reviewers say

### CoTW Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cotw-guide/id1559292182)

An unofficial, comprehensive guide for theHunter: Call of the Wild. Access detailed information on animals, reserves, weapon stats, and more to enhance your hunting gameplay.

**Highlights:** Animal information, Reserve details, Need times and weight ranges, Medal tracking, Weapon stats, Hunting tips

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Quail | $0.99 | one-time |
| Anatomy Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Turkey Leg | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fur Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Deer Steak | $3.99 | one-time |
| Maps Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| A Wild Feast | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful guide for COTW players
- 🚀 Comprehensive information on animals, fur types, and trophies
- 💡 Useful for beginners and experienced players
- 🔍 Detailed breakdown of animal details and stats

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some information is outdated or inaccurate
- ⏱️ Slow to update with new content and map changes
- 🔍 Lacks visual references for fur types and animal appearances
- 🗺️ No in-app maps or location information for animals

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect diamond/gold score thresholds for some animals
- Inconsistent or missing need zone times for certain species
- Crashes or freezes when opening the app on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add support for new maps and animals
- Include visual references for fur types and animal appearances
- Implement a checklist or tracking system for collected trophies
- Add in-app maps with animal hotspot locations
- Provide gun recommendations and suitability for different animals


### Gun Gear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-gear/id6460979531)

Merge gears to unlock and upgrade a variety of weapons. Earn in-game currency to increase your damage and unlock new firearms. Strategic upgrades and multipliers help you progress and achieve higher scores.

**Highlights:** Merge gears to unlock weapons, Unlock new firearms, Earn in-game money, Use multipliers, Special upgrade offers, Increase damage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drone | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Captain | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sergeant | $2.99 | one-time |
| Flamethrower! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Grenade | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| NoAds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Spy | $3.99 | one-time |
| Airstrike | $3.99 | one-time |
| President | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ammo pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Deal Pack! | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Tickets and No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Treasury Trove Pack | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Decent game despite issues
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Completely different from ads
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads
- 🔨 Purchased features not working as expected
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Purchased benefits not working
- Ads still shown despite paid ad removal

**Requested features**

- Remove ads completely for paid users
- Improve ad-free experience
- Ensure purchased features work as advertised


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CoTW Guide free?

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

### Is Gun Gear free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CoTW Guide or Gun Gear?

CoTW Guide is rated higher. CoTW Guide averages 4.6 out of 5 from 468 ratings, while Gun Gear averages 4.3 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do CoTW Guide or Gun Gear have ads?

Gun Gear shows ads; CoTW Guide does not.

### Which is updated more often, CoTW Guide or Gun Gear?

CoTW Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gun Gear every 9 days. Most recently, CoTW Guide was updated on October 23, 2026 and Gun Gear on October 24, 2026.

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