# Guns'n'Glory Premium vs REDCON

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Guns'n'Glory Premium | REDCON |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunsnglory-premium/id385902072/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redcon/id1091375305/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 168 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 62.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911) | [David Peroutka](https://appshunter.io/developer/317379085) |

## What reviewers say

### Guns'n'Glory Premium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunsnglory-premium/id385902072)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dakota Map Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Alaska Map Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redcon/id1091375305)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| REDCON 2+ | $1.99 | one-time |
| REDCON 1+ | $1.99 | one-time |
| REDCON 1++ | $3.99 | one-time |
| REDCON 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| REDCON 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| REDCON 1 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchases not working
- Inconsistent enemy AI behavior
- Graphical glitches on certain devices

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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