# Watcher Chronicles vs Shockbot

The clearest difference is ads: Watcher Chronicles at none against Shockbot's shown. Watcher Chronicles also leads on ratings volume (255 vs 17) and review sentiment (64% vs 50%). Shockbot's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Watcher Chronicles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shockbot sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Watcher Chronicles against 4.4 for Shockbot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Watcher Chronicles has 255 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Watcher Chronicles's written reviews are positive against 50% of Shockbot's.

Watcher Chronicles ships an update every 3 days, Shockbot every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Watcher Chronicles | Shockbot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watcher-chronicles/id1592020891/reviews) | **[4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shockbot/id6451007065/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **255** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **64.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 964 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Third Sphere Game Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592020893) | [Glowmatic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1358008284) |

## What reviewers say

### Watcher Chronicles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watcher-chronicles/id1592020891)

Embark on a challenging 2D souls-like ARPG adventure through a purgatorial realm. Battle over 20 bosses, explore interconnected areas, and master fast-paced, skill-based combat. Upgrade your hero with diverse weapons and magic, and enjoy local co-op multiplayer.

**Highlights:** Challenging souls-like combat, Large interconnected world exploration, Local co-op multiplayer, Powerful magic spells, Diverse weapon types, Robust RPG system, Over 20 relentless bosses

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Watcher Chronicles Full Game | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Excellent 2D souls-like gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Beautiful art style and graphics
- ⚔️ Challenging but fair combat system
- 💰 Good value for $8 price point
- 🏆 Well-designed bosses and enemy variety

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Clunky and non-customizable touch controls
- ⏱️ Noticeable input delay between actions
- 🗺️ Poor map system and navigation
- 💸 Misleading free-to-play marketing (actually paid demo)
- 📦 Large file size (1.5-2GB) for mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Game doesn't load or crashes on startup
- Arrow marker gets stuck and blocks pause menu
- Touch input registers unintended actions
- Game requires 2GB free storage to function properly
- Healing mechanic unclear or non-functional

**Requested features**

- Customizable touch control placement and size
- Comprehensive in-game tutorial and help menu
- Improved map system with biome divisions
- More weapon attack patterns and combo system
- Parry mechanics that deflect projectiles and reduce posture


### Shockbot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shockbot/id6451007065)

Embark on a mission to reclaim Earth from interdimensional monsters. Wield a precision blaster and a devastating Shock Attack to defeat foes and face a colossal mechanical beast in this action-packed platformer.

**Highlights:** Run-and-gun action, Precision blaster combat, Devastating Shock Attack, Antigravity platforming, Epic boss battles, Pulsing drum and bass soundtrack

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 50 Atoms | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 500 Atoms | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 2000 Atoms | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Watcher Chronicles free?

Watcher Chronicles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shockbot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Watcher Chronicles or Shockbot?

Shockbot is rated higher. Watcher Chronicles averages 4.3 out of 5 from 255 ratings, while Shockbot averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.

### Do Watcher Chronicles or Shockbot have ads?

Shockbot shows ads; Watcher Chronicles does not.

### Which is updated more often, Watcher Chronicles or Shockbot?

Watcher Chronicles ships an update every 3 days, and Shockbot every 6 days. Most recently, Watcher Chronicles was updated on September 30, 2026 and Shockbot on September 30, 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.*