# Bongos vs Guns Simulator Sounds Effect

The clearest difference is rating: Guns Simulator Sounds Effect at 4.4 against Bongos's 3.3. Bongos's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 34 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bongos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Guns Simulator Sounds Effect sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Guns Simulator Sounds Effect holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 11 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 67% positive.

Bongos ships an update every 2 months, Guns Simulator Sounds Effect every 34 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bongos | Guns Simulator Sounds Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bongos-dynamic-bongo-drums/id411722855/reviews) | **[4.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guns-simulator-sounds-effect/id1250694663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 34 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Skunk Brothers GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/405250614) | [Akhanan Pongsawat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1213777153) |

## What reviewers say

### Bongos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bongos-dynamic-bongo-drums/id411722855)

Experience realistic bongo drumming with professionally recorded sounds that change based on where you strike the drums. This app offers high-quality samples, additional percussion, and low latency for an immersive musical experience on your iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** 18 high-quality bongo samples, Cowbell and sticks percussion, Professionally recorded & mastered sounds, No latency for precise playing, Multitasking support for playing along with music, Universal app for iPhone and iPad

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bongos Ad-Free | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic bongo sounds
- 🎶 Encourages musical creativity
- 🤗 Fun for all ages
- 💻 Works well on mobile devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🙄 Repetitive after a while
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔊 Could use louder/better sound

**Reported bugs**

- Sound not working on some devices
- Rotation issues on certain phones
- Ads covering up playing area

**Requested features**

- Record and playback feature
- More instrument options
- Ability to tune/adjust bongos
- Integration with music apps


### Guns Simulator Sounds Effect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guns-simulator-sounds-effect/id1250694663)

Experience realistic gun sounds with a wide arsenal of weapons. This simulator offers high-quality audio and vibrations for an immersive experience. Play with friends and make your phone more exciting with various sound effects.

**Highlights:** HD gun graphics, High quality sound, Vibrations adjusted to each gun, Wide arsenal of weapons, Easy to play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Weapon | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bongos free?

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

### Is Guns Simulator Sounds Effect free?

Guns Simulator Sounds Effect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bongos or Guns Simulator Sounds Effect?

Guns Simulator Sounds Effect is rated higher. Bongos averages 3.3 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Guns Simulator Sounds Effect averages 4.4 from 11 ratings.

### Do Bongos or Guns Simulator Sounds Effect have ads?

Both Bongos and Guns Simulator Sounds Effect show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bongos or Guns Simulator Sounds Effect?

Bongos ships an update every 2 months, and Guns Simulator Sounds Effect every 34 months. Most recently, Bongos was updated on October 20, 2026 and Guns Simulator Sounds Effect on October 20, 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.*