Comparison

iSniper 3D vs Tractor Beam

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

Head to head
About

iSniper 3D

Engage in intense 3D modern warfare as an elite sniper. Utilize intuitive controls and a gripping story to combat global terrorism. Upgrade your arsenal and master various game modes.

Highlights
  • Visually stunning 3D battlefields
  • Gripping cinematic story line
  • Intuitive tap and tilt controls
  • Classic hold-your-breath mode
  • Upgradeable sniper rifles
  • Multiple game modes (story, arcade, challenge)
Features
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*NOW FREE for a LIMITED TIME!* ▶▶▶ line up behind the scope and start RACKING up HEADSHOTS in this visually stunning 3D take on MODERN WARFARE... ▶▶▶ "isniper 3d offers a sense of depth and scale so far missing from the sniping specialists already in the app store." -pocketgamer.co.uk "isniper 3d is better than konami's silent scope." -ign.com "in terms of visuals, isniper 3d hits the mark." -pocketgamer.co.uk ▶▶▶ you are an elite sniper for GATO (global anti-terrorist organization), and an unsung hero in the war against new terrorism. three months ago, you stopped a biological missile attack with a last minute bullet. now, a new threat is emerging. HEAVEN, the world's largest and most well connected global terrorism group is preparing for action. retirement is no longer an option. a mysterious phone call convinces you to get back on the job, and join GATO's new special forces unit, GST. but this is just the beginning... sometimes, war gets personal. ▶▶▶ • intuitive and exhilarating gameplay • incredibly detailed full 3D battle fields • gripping cinematic story line • super easy tap and tilt controls • classic hold-your-breath mode • world's greatest sniper rifles • upgradeable weapons • multiple modes: story, arcade and challenge mode • multiple difficulties: easy, normal, and hard ▶▶▶ youtube: http://bit.ly/bmWx6y http://twitter.com/TRINITIgames http://facebook.com/TRINITIgames

About

Tractor Beam

Pilot a ship through an asteroid field using only a tractor beam. Slingshot your vessel and use the beam to manipulate asteroids, creating a unique and challenging arcade experience. Enjoy dynamic music or play your own.

Highlights
  • Tractor beam mechanics
  • Asteroid field navigation
  • Multi-touch gameplay
  • Procedurally generated music
  • Portrait and landscape modes
  • Three difficulty levels
Features
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Your engines are down. Use your tractor beams to move. "Some of the most fun we've had with $0.99 on the iPhone and we still can't put it down" - Slide To Play Tractor beam is a powerfully simple and addictive arcade game inspired by the classics. Unarmed and out of fuel, to survive you must slingshot your ship through an asteroid field using only your tractor beam. But the beam will also send the asteroids on a collision course with your ship, making for a unique challenge as you press onward to earn points. Tractor Beam can be played in either portrait or landscape orientation, and multi-touch gameplay allows for more than one beam and complex strategies. The procedurally generated background music is never the same twice, or choose to listen to your own music from within the iPod application. - Classic arcade look and feel - Multi-touch gameplay - Three levels of difficulty - Dynamic music is created on-the-fly - Allows for music from other applications

Screenshots

iSniper 3D4 screens
Tractor Beam3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iSniper 3D at Free against Tractor Beam's $0.99. iSniper 3D also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 6). Tractor Beam's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads 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

iSniper 3D is free to download; Tractor Beam costs $0.99 up front. iSniper 3D sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Tractor Beam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tractor Beam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iSniper 3D has 1.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of iSniper 3D's written reviews are positive against 82% of Tractor Beam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSniper 3D ships an update fortnightly, Tractor Beam every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
iSniper 3D versus Tractor Beam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSniper 3DTractor Beam
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.4 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.6% of reviews82.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K — better6
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS3.0 — better9.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTriniti Interactive LimitedManufacturing Content

Customer experience

iSniper 3D

All ratings1,507 ratings
Positive52.2%
Neutral15.8%
Negative32.0%
Written reviews208 reviews
Positive48.6%
Neutral13.5%
Negative38.0%

Tractor Beam

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive82.0%
Neutral9.8%
Negative8.2%

Bugs and requests

iSniper 3D

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes on iOS 11
  • Purchased items disappear
  • Saved progress not retained
  • Scope movement is erratic

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add touch-based aiming controls
  • Expand story mode with more levels
  • Improve calibration options for tilt controls
  • Reduce cost of weapon upgrades

Tractor Beam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

iSniper 3D

One-time4
  • Super Sniper Pack$0.99
  • Standard Pack$0.99
  • Fun Pack$0.99
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  • Laser Pack$1.99
None

Tractor Beam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iSniper 3D free?
iSniper 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tractor Beam free?
Tractor Beam costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iSniper 3D or Tractor Beam?
Tractor Beam is rated higher. iSniper 3D averages 3.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Tractor Beam averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do iSniper 3D or Tractor Beam have ads?
Neither iSniper 3D nor Tractor Beam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iSniper 3D or Tractor Beam?
iSniper 3D ships an update fortnightly, and Tractor Beam every 6 months. Most recently, iSniper 3D was updated on October 15, 2026 and Tractor Beam on October 16, 2026.

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