# Join Numbers vs Gun Up

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gun Up at none against Join Numbers's 1. Gun Up also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Join Numbers's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 551). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Join Numbers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gun Up asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Join Numbers against 4.6 for Gun Up. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Join Numbers has 19K ratings behind it against 551, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Join Numbers's written reviews are positive against 44% of Gun Up's.

Join Numbers ships an update every 4 weeks, Gun Up every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Join Numbers | Gun Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-numbers/id1600488366/reviews)** | [4.6 (551 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-up/id1603679501/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 551 |
| Positive reviews | 40.5% of reviews | **44.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 313 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Virtual Projects Oyun Yazilim Ve Teknoloji](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327820445) |

## What reviewers say

### Join Numbers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-numbers/id1600488366)

Collect digits to form the largest number and earn virtual currency. Use your earnings to construct new barracks and train soldiers for a strategic card battle game. Enjoy a unique blend of number collection and combat gameplay.

**Highlights:** Collect digits, Form the largest number, Earn virtual currency, Build tower barracks, Fight in card battles, Use soldiers in combat

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Educational and fun
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Good for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Unbalanced gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Gameplay issues (e.g. numbers changing unexpectedly)
- Connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads or offer ad-free version
- Fix bugs and glitches
- Improve gameplay balance


### Gun Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-up/id1603679501)

Collect money and make strategic decisions to upgrade weapons. Build your ideal firearm, choosing between speed or power to create the ultimate weapon.

**Highlights:** Collect money, Upgrade weapons, Choose weapon stats, Build dream gun

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Join Numbers free?

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

### Is Gun Up free?

Gun Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Join Numbers or Gun Up?

Join Numbers is rated higher. Join Numbers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Gun Up averages 4.6 from 551 ratings.

### Do Join Numbers or Gun Up have ads?

Both Join Numbers and Gun Up show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Join Numbers or Gun Up?

Join Numbers ships an update every 4 weeks, and Gun Up every 2 weeks. Most recently, Join Numbers was updated on September 25, 2026 and Gun Up on July 29, 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.*