# Cross Shooter vs Molecano

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Molecano at 85% against Cross Shooter's 50%. Molecano also leads on ratings volume (109 vs 17). Cross Shooter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Molecano sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cross Shooter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cross Shooter holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Molecano has 109 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Cross Shooter's written reviews are positive against 85% of Molecano's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cross Shooter ships an update fortnightly, Molecano every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cross Shooter | Molecano |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-shooter/id426900394/reviews)** | [4.3 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/molecano/id6450759588/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **109** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **85.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lazycell Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466830418) | [Thomas Young](https://appshunter.io/developer/866420356) |

## What reviewers say

### Cross Shooter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-shooter/id426900394)

A relaxing and addictive puzzle game where players eliminate colored gemstones by connecting them across the same line. Enjoy simple, engaging gameplay designed for stress relief and fun.

**Highlights:** Simple gemstone matching gameplay, Connect gemstones across lines, Eliminate colored gems, Relaxing and addictive experience, Suitable for all ages

**In-app purchases:** none


### Molecano

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/molecano/id6450759588)

Embark on a word-based adventure to help a mole navigate volcanic landscapes. String words together to create bridges and collect food across challenging lava-filled levels. This unique puzzle game offers a relaxing experience with a cool soundtrack and unlockable characters.

**Highlights:** Unique word puzzle gameplay, 500+ levels, Unlockable characters, Chill soundtrack, Word-based bridge creation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Unique and innovative word puzzle concept
- 🎨 Charming art style and visual design
- 🎵 Calming, relaxing lo-fi music
- 😌 Relaxing and stress-relieving gameplay
- 👥 Collectible characters from other games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Too many ads despite being fewer than competitors
- 💰 Expensive ad removal cost
- 🐢 Slow character movement animation
- 📱 Game map too small on phone screens
- 🎮 Becomes repetitive after extended play

**Reported bugs**

- Level 137 - character won't move after placing letters
- Level 311 - multiple reports of unsolvable/broken level
- Level 339 - reported as extremely difficult/possibly broken
- Level 480 - appears to have no solution
- Level 464 - reported as impossible to pass

**Requested features**

- More levels beyond level 500
- Larger game map for mobile devices
- Ability to rotate words 360 degrees
- Replay previous completed levels
- Game Center/cloud save compatibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cross Shooter free?

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

### Is Molecano free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cross Shooter or Molecano?

Cross Shooter is rated higher. Cross Shooter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Molecano averages 4.3 from 109 ratings.

### Do Cross Shooter or Molecano have ads?

Both Cross Shooter and Molecano show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cross Shooter or Molecano?

Cross Shooter ships an update fortnightly, and Molecano every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cross Shooter was updated on October 4, 2026 and Molecano on October 15, 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.*