Comparison

PewPew vs Shooty Quest

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PewPew

Experience intense, retro-style multidirectional shooting with massive enemy counts and a high frame rate. Choose from five distinct game modes, including Pandemonium, Dodge This, Assault, Chromatic Conflict, and Asteroids. Compete on online leaderboards and unlock new ships.

Highlights
  • Multidirectional shooting
  • Retro graphics
  • High frame rate
  • Five game modes
  • Online leaderboards
  • Unlockable ships
  • Game controller support
Features
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PewPew is a multidirectional shoot them up akin to Geometry Wars. Expect retro graphics, megatons of enemies, and a frame rate rarely achieved by other games. On the other hand, don't expect a story: this game is for serious gamers. There are FIVE different game modes: • Pandemonium: Some enemies explode when they die, and the other spin maniacally everywhere. Hide from the explosions or deftly go through them. • Dodge this: As you collect boxes, there are more and more enemies moving around. Naturally, you have to dodge them all. • Assault: You fight against waves of enemies. Spoiler: at the end, they win and you die. • Chromatic Conflict (NSF color blinds): Enemies of different color appear. You can only destroy the ones that are the same color as your ship. • Asteroids: Need I say more? Features: ⁂ High frame-rate (honestly, this is what defines this game) ⁂ Finely tuned game-play (oh, and this too) ⁂ Online leader boards ⁂ Online replays ⁂ Some sweet music ⁂ Unlockable ships ⁂ Support Game Controller ⁂ No ads, no analytics. nada.

About

Shooty Quest

A skill-based retro arcade game where quick reflexes and strategic counter-attacks are key to survival. Master challenging levels by identifying enemy weaknesses and making precise decisions under pressure. Upgrade your gear and compete for high scores.

Highlights
  • Skill-driven arcade combat
  • Unique counter-based mechanics
  • 36 handcrafted levels
  • Permanent progression and upgrades
  • High score competition
Features
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Shooty Quest is a skill-based retro action game where reflexes matter more than power. From the center of the arena, you must quickly choose the correct arrow to counter each enemy — one mistake can cost you everything. Enemies attack from all directions, each with specific weaknesses. Success depends on fast decision-making, precise timing, and staying calm under pressure. This is a challenging but fair arcade action, designed for players who enjoy mastery and challenge. Game Features: - Skill-driven arcade combat with unique counter-based mechanics - 36 handcrafted levels with two different endings - Easy to learn, hard to master gameplay - Permanent progression: earn coins to upgrade your crossbow and equipment - Compete for high scores in the Colosseum

Screenshots

PewPew4 screens
Shooty Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PewPew at none against Shooty Quest's 11. PewPew also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Shooty Quest's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shooty Quest sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. PewPew asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shooty Quest holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shooty Quest has 455 ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of PewPew's written reviews are positive against 94% of Shooty Quest's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PewPew ships an update every 5 months, Shooty Quest every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PewPew versus Shooty Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPewPewShooty Quest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (67 ratings)4.8 (455 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.3% of reviews94.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings67455 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB167 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJean-Francois GeyelinCARLOS EUSEBIO JIMENEZ CORREA

Customer experience

PewPew

All ratings67 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral7.5%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews289 reviews
Positive91.3%
Neutral5.5%
Negative3.1%

Shooty Quest

All ratings455 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%

User reviews

PewPew

From 67 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Challenging and addictive
  • 🎮 Great retro-style controls
  • 💯 Excellent value (free app)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
  • 🔊 Limited sound effects
  • 📱 Screen size/orientation issues on some devices

Shooty Quest

From 455 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Charming and cute art style
  • 👾 Engaging pixel art graphics
  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay mechanics
  • ⚖️ Well-balanced difficulty curve
  • 🎵 Quality music and sound design

Room to improve

  • ❤️ Limited game length and levels
  • ⏳ Frustrating lives system with long cooldowns
  • 📺 Excessive ads tied to lives mechanic
  • 👴 Character design issues (old man appearance)
  • 😰 Can be stressful gameplay

Bugs and requests

PewPew

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • High score data loss after updates
  • Unresponsive controls on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More game modes and enemy types
  • Multiplayer support
  • Ability to disable background music
  • Offline/campaign mode

Shooty Quest

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Unlocked ending not triggering after collecting all 3-star levels
  • Missing creature discovery not properly implemented

Requested features

6 requests
  • More levels and challenges
  • Sequel or second part of the game
  • Alternative monetization to lives system
  • Better in-game tutorials and instructions
  • Additional creatures to discover
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  • More varied gameplay mechanics

In-app purchases

None

PewPew

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Shooty Quest

One-time11
  • Will of Bacon$0.99
  • Bunch of coins$0.99
  • Double Coins$1.99
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  • Vault of Coins$1.99
  • Infinite lives$2.99
  • Bag of coins$2.99
  • Treasure$3.99
  • Deadly arrow$3.99
  • Gold chest$3.99
  • Full Game$4.99
  • Alfador's fortune$4.99

Questions

Is PewPew free?
PewPew is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shooty Quest free?
Shooty Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PewPew or Shooty Quest?
Shooty Quest is rated higher. PewPew averages 4.5 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Shooty Quest averages 4.8 from 455 ratings.
Do PewPew or Shooty Quest have ads?
Shooty Quest shows ads; PewPew does not.
Which is updated more often, PewPew or Shooty Quest?
PewPew ships an update every 5 months, and Shooty Quest every 2 weeks. Most recently, PewPew was updated on October 21, 2026 and Shooty Quest on October 20, 2026.

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