# Major Mayhem vs El Paso, Elsewhere

The clearest difference is ads: El Paso, Elsewhere at none against Major Mayhem's shown. El Paso, Elsewhere also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Major Mayhem's advantage is ratings volume (6.5K vs 747). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Major Mayhem sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and El Paso, Elsewhere sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Major Mayhem against 4.7 for El Paso, Elsewhere. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Major Mayhem has 6.5K ratings behind it against 747, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Major Mayhem's written reviews are positive against 82% of El Paso, Elsewhere's.

Major Mayhem ships an update every 2 months, El Paso, Elsewhere every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Major Mayhem | El Paso, Elsewhere |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/major-mayhem-go-commando/id470272134/reviews) | **[4.7 (747 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-paso-elsewhere/id6472330346/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.5K** | 747 |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | **81.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 238 MB | 2.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rocket Jump](https://appshunter.io/developer/448070468) | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) |

## What reviewers say

### Major Mayhem

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/major-mayhem-go-commando/id470272134)

Embark on a thrilling mission to rescue your kidnapped girlfriend from the Forces of Evil. Utilize a vast arsenal of weapons and tools to blast through hordes of enemies across gorgeous 3D environments in this action-packed shooter.

**Highlights:** 45 levels of non-stop action, 4 game modes, Game Center Leaderboards, 100 achievements, 20 unique weapons, 3 picturesque environments

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Minigun | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chicken Cannon | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plasma Rifle | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 65,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 140,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 300,000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎮 Great for killing time
- 💯 Awesome game
- 🎨 Excellent graphics
- 🕹️ Smooth controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress/achievements reset after exiting the game
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs (e.g. jump button not appearing, audio issues)
- 🔍 Unclear or missing mission objectives
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with too many ads
- 💰 Difficult to earn in-game currency to unlock new items

**Reported bugs**

- Progress/achievements reset after exiting the game
- Glitches and bugs (e.g. jump button not appearing, audio issues)
- Crashes on startup or during gameplay
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to save and restore progress
- Option to disable ads or pay to remove them
- More customization options for weapons and character
- Improved mission/objective tracking


### El Paso, Elsewhere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-paso-elsewhere/id6472330346)

Engage in a supernatural neo-noir shooter featuring slow-motion gunfights against vampires, werewolves, and other creatures. Explore a reality-shifting motel beneath El Paso and uncover an emotional story of heartbreak and revenge.

**Highlights:** Cinematic bullet-time action, Battle supernatural horrors, Immersive neo-noir story, Explosive combat with unique weapons, Dynamic and destructible environments, Original hip-hop soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| El Paso, Elsewhere | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent gameplay
- 👍 Great story and characters
- 🎨 Fantastic art style and visuals
- 🎵 Awesome soundtrack
- 🕹️ Smooth controls and mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. softlocks, invisible barriers)
- 🎮 Suboptimal touch controls, need for customization
- 💰 Paid full version after demo
- 🇨🇳 Lack of Chinese language support

**Reported bugs**

- Elevator not working in level 28
- Frankenstein enemy health gets stuck in level 27
- Character movement issues during chapter name display
- Crashes on iPhone 6 Plus

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Implement cloud save functionality
- Increase frame rate cap
- Introduce a free-to-play zombies mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Major Mayhem free?

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

### Is El Paso, Elsewhere free?

El Paso, Elsewhere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Major Mayhem or El Paso, Elsewhere?

El Paso, Elsewhere is rated higher. Major Mayhem averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while El Paso, Elsewhere averages 4.7 from 747 ratings.

### Do Major Mayhem or El Paso, Elsewhere have ads?

Major Mayhem shows ads; El Paso, Elsewhere does not.

### Which is updated more often, Major Mayhem or El Paso, Elsewhere?

Major Mayhem ships an update every 2 months, and El Paso, Elsewhere every 3 days. Most recently, Major Mayhem was updated on October 20, 2026 and El Paso, Elsewhere on October 21, 2026.

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