# Hedgewars vs GunboundM

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hedgewars at none against GunboundM's 11. Hedgewars also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). GunboundM's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 25). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GunboundM sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Hedgewars asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Hedgewars against 4.4 for GunboundM. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GunboundM has 1.8K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Hedgewars's written reviews are positive against 67% of GunboundM's.

Hedgewars ships an update monthly, GunboundM every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hedgewars | GunboundM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hedgewars/id391234866/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunboundm/id1221174690/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **66.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 181 MB | 400 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Anton Malmygin](https://appshunter.io/developer/744546904) | [DargomStudio Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221174689) |

## What reviewers say

### Hedgewars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hedgewars/id391234866)

Engage in hilarious, turn-based strategy combat with a team of armed hedgehogs. Utilize a vast arsenal of weapons and tools to outmaneuver and defeat your opponents across diverse, destructible landscapes. Enjoy single-player or multiplayer battles with extensive customization options.

**Highlights:** Turn-based strategy combat, Hilarious artillery action, Up to 8-player local multiplayer, Randomly generated maps, 55+ devastating weapons, 25 game modifiers, Extensive team customization

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Amazing free game
- 👍 Unbeatable hours of play
- 🚫 No ads, data, or tracking
- 💯 Fabulous game, almost PC quality
- 🎮 Good free alternative to Worms

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ No instructions or tutorial
- 📉 UX needs work
- 🐛 Too many bugs
- 😵 Unplayable on mobile
- 🐛 Instant crash in portrait

**Reported bugs**

- No instructions, no tutorial
- Too many bugs
- UX needs a lot of work
- Unplayable on mobile
- Instant crash when portrait orientation

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer feature
- Improve menu to match PC version
- Enhance jumping
- Add possibility to exit current level/return to main menu
- Create own maps and weapons


### GunboundM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunboundm/id1221174690)

Engage in turn-based online PvP battles with customizable tanks and diverse weaponry. Collect unique avatar riders, each with special skills, to strategize your way to victory in seasonal competitions.

**Highlights:** Turn-based online PvP battles, Customizable tanks and weapons, Team-based strategic combat, Seasonal competitions and rewards, Avatar rider collection with skills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Gems | $2.49 | one-time |
| Start Package | $2.49 | one-time |
| VIP one week ticket | $2.49 | one-time |
| 50 Gems | $4.49 | one-time |
| Basic Mobile Extension | $4.49 | one-time |
| 100 Gems | $8.99 | one-time |
| Thema Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Mung Knights Set | $21.99 | one-time |
| 330 Gems | $25.99 | one-time |
| 600 Gems | $43.99 | one-time |
| 1,300 Gems | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Sick game
- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 🚀 Nostalgic and brings back memories
- 🚀 Great mobile adaptation of the PC game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
- 🔒 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔒 Unfair matchmaking and skill levels
- 🔒 Lack of customization options
- 🔒 Repetitive and grindy

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during matches
- Freezing and lag issues
- Matchmaking problems and unbalanced opponents
- Inability to rejoin matches after disconnects

**Requested features**

- Add 3v3 or 4v4 team modes
- Implement a friends list and ability to play with friends
- Bring back classic gameplay elements like the power bar
- Improve the in-game chat and communication features
- Expand the avatar and mobile customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hedgewars free?

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

### Is GunboundM free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hedgewars or GunboundM?

GunboundM is rated higher. Hedgewars averages 4.3 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while GunboundM averages 4.4 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Hedgewars or GunboundM have ads?

GunboundM shows ads; Hedgewars does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hedgewars or GunboundM?

Hedgewars ships an update monthly, and GunboundM every 6 days. Most recently, Hedgewars was updated on October 23, 2026 and GunboundM on October 23, 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.*