Comparison

Guns'n'Glory Premium vs REDCON

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

Head to head
About

Guns'n'Glory Premium

Engage in strategic defense by playing as outlaws in the Wild West. Ambush settlers and gold trains using a variety of unique units and powerful upgrades. This game offers a fresh take on tower defense with its unique perspective and engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Defense Strategy-Action with mobile units
  • Recruit and upgrade Wild West Gang members
  • Utilize unique units and power-ups
  • Discover new lands
  • Arm trains and boats for combat
  • Cartoon graphics
Features
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Who needs heroes when you can play the bad guys? Take up a smart, strategic position and lie in wait at the canyon to ambush settlers, stagecoaches and the gold train. Leave no witnesses! Play this innovative game if you’re bored of standard tower defense games or you’re simply looking for a great mobile game! Get Guns'n'Glory now! Features: • Defense Strategy-Action game with mobile units • Recruit the craziest Wild West Gang ever • Choose between lots of unique units • Upgrade your bandits • Discover new land in Alaska, Nevada and Oregon • Collect mighty power-ups • Arm trains and boats to fight from all side • Awesome cartoon graphics • Fun and innovative gameplay What would the Wild West have been without its charismatic villains? Boring! So take a walk in the cowboy boots of Billy the Kid, Jesse James or Butch Cassidy to become a real, low-down bad guy! Form your own gang by recruiting cool cowboys, crazy Mexicans and brave Indians. Take up a smart, strategic position and lie in wait at the canyon to ambush settlers, stagecoaches and the gold train. Rain bullets, lead and flaming arrows down on the pious pioneers! If your victims look like they might escape, set off in pursuit to stop them from alerting the Sheriff! When you have bagged more than a fistful of dollars, you'll be able to afford cannons or a steam train with a Gatling gun to send around the level! Thank you for playing Guns'n'Glory! Get in touch with HandyGamesTM: http://www.handy-games.com Join us on Facebook: http://www.fb.com/handygames Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/handygames Check news on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/handy_games Stay tuned on Google+: http://goo.gl/qkjngm Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://goo.gl/2Kq6yY

About

REDCON

Command your fortress in a perpetual war, managing resources and directing troops to defend against enemies and achieve objectives. Strategize with active pause, customize your base, and deploy a vast arsenal to conquer your foes.

Highlights
  • Build and customize battle fortress
  • Use Active Pause for strategic orders
  • Command vast arsenal of weapons
  • Manage ammo, power, and manpower
  • Replay levels and farm perks
  • Infiltrate, Annihilate, or grind targets
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Order your crew to extinguish fires, repair and operate machinery, and repel intruders. Target enemy rooms while balancing ammo, power, and manpower to keep your fortress operational. MAJOR UPDATE 2.0 • World Map to replay levels and farm perks. • Enhanced graphics quality with sharper, clearer visuals. • High refresh rate support for buttery smooth animations. Set in the dystopian future in which the First World War never ended, humanity knows only war and bombardment. ◉ Build and customize your battle fortress as you wish ◉ Use Active Pause to freeze time and issue multiple orders instantly ◉ Command vast arsenal of weapons, from individual soldiers to superguns ◉ Infiltrate, Annihilate or grind your targets down through Attrition You are a Strike Commander, tasked by Fuhrer of the Empire State to spearhead an artillery offensive against Traitor General Kranz. You might be the one to end all wars. Customize and manage your battle fortress. Grow and upgrade your arsenal of weapons and utility facilities, then place them in different slots of your fortress layout. You are in command. Target your guns and command your soldiers. Active Pause allows you to freeze time and issue multiple orders simultaneously. Put out fires, repair damaged weapons and unleash orchestrated assaults on your opponent. Get rewards for victory. Gain new fortress layouts as you conquer the rogue state of Krux, earn medals and perks to aid you in battle. Engage in FTL-like real-time strategy battles where every decision counts!

Screenshots

Guns'n'Glory Premium4 screens
REDCON4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: REDCON at Free against Guns'n'Glory Premium's $2.99. REDCON also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 168). Guns'n'Glory Premium's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (91% vs 63%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

REDCON is free to download; Guns'n'Glory Premium costs $2.99 up front. Guns'n'Glory Premium sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and REDCON sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Guns'n'Glory Premium holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: REDCON has 1.1K ratings behind it against 168, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Guns'n'Glory Premium's written reviews are positive against 63% of REDCON's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guns'n'Glory Premium ships an update every 5 weeks, REDCON monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Guns'n'Glory Premium versus REDCON: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuns'n'Glory PremiumREDCON
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (168 ratings) — better4.3 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews — better62.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1681.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB48 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTHQ Nordic Mobile GmbHDavid Peroutka

Customer experience

Guns'n'Glory Premium

All ratings166 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews945 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.6%

REDCON

All ratings1,106 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews355 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral10.7%
Negative26.5%

User reviews

Guns'n'Glory Premium

From 168 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 🚀 Challenging and strategic
  • 💡 Unique twist on tower defense with movable units
  • 👍 Great graphics and audio
  • 👍 Enjoyable Western theme

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔒 In-app purchases required for additional content
  • 👎 Lack of level variety and progression
  • 👎 Difficulty can be unbalanced at times
  • 👎 Small unit size makes precise controls difficult

REDCON

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Unique and engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Well-designed user interface
  • 💡 Interesting story and world-building
  • 🚀 Challenging but rewarding experience
  • 👍 Satisfying progression and sense of accomplishment

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Paywall to access full game content
  • 🐛 Difficulty spikes and unbalanced levels
  • 🔒 Limited replay value after completing campaign
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and technical issues

Bugs and requests

Guns'n'Glory Premium

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Units getting stuck or not responding to commands
  • Crashes or freezes on certain devices or levels
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and maps
  • Ability to upgrade and customize units
  • Option to view the entire map at once
  • Difficulty settings and level selection
  • Multiplayer or co-op modes

REDCON

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Restore purchases not working
  • Inconsistent enemy AI behavior
  • Graphical glitches on certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Sandbox/custom level editor
  • Difficulty options or customization
  • Ability to replay completed levels
  • Expanded story and additional campaigns

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Guns'n'Glory Premium

One-time3
  • Dakota Map Pack$0.99
  • Alaska Map Pack$0.99
  • Unlock Everything$8.99
6 purchases

REDCON

One-time6
  • REDCON 2+$1.99
  • REDCON 1+$1.99
  • REDCON 1++$3.99
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  • REDCON 3$5.99
  • REDCON 2$7.99
  • REDCON 1$9.99

Questions

Is Guns'n'Glory Premium free?
Guns'n'Glory Premium costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is REDCON free?
REDCON is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Guns'n'Glory Premium or REDCON?
Guns'n'Glory Premium is rated higher. Guns'n'Glory Premium averages 4.8 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while REDCON averages 4.3 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Guns'n'Glory Premium or REDCON have ads?
Neither Guns'n'Glory Premium nor REDCON shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Guns'n'Glory Premium or REDCON?
Guns'n'Glory Premium ships an update every 5 weeks, and REDCON monthly. Most recently, Guns'n'Glory Premium was updated on November 1, 2026 and REDCON on November 1, 2026.

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