# Sci vs Hyper Laser Blaster

The clearest difference is rating: Hyper Laser Blaster at 4.5 against Sci's 3.9. Hyper Laser Blaster also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (775 vs 14). Sci's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 12 months). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hyper Laser Blaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sci asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hyper Laser Blaster holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hyper Laser Blaster has 775 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Sci's written reviews are positive against 64% of Hyper Laser Blaster's.

Sci ships an update every 4 months, Hyper Laser Blaster every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sci | Hyper Laser Blaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sci-fi-sounds-and-noises/id477955120/reviews) | **[4.5 (775 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyper-laser-blaster/id537681318/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **775** |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | **64.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [iGreenEarth](https://appshunter.io/developer/351081815) | [Ichiban Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/411406861) |

## What reviewers say

### Sci

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sci-fi-sounds-and-noises/id477955120)

Explore a universe of over 50 unique science fiction sound effects. This app offers a diverse collection of interstellar noises, from alien calls and laser blasts to spaceship engines and robotic chatter.

**Highlights:** Over 50 sci-fi sound effects, Alien sounds, Laser sounds, Spaceship sounds, Robot sounds, Weapon sounds, Mood music

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hyper Laser Blaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyper-laser-blaster/id537681318)

Transform your device into a cosmic light beam pointer gun. Blast away imaginary space creatures and protect Earth from alien invaders with fun animations and sound effects. Gather friends for a playful space-age shootout.

**Highlights:** Over 29 different blasters, Over 78 laser sound effects, Cool laser animations, Flashing lights and vibration, Universal support for iOS devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Removal | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 🎨 Variety of blaster designs
- 💥 Satisfying laser sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when changing settings
- 🔧 Glitchy performance
- 🔊 Limited sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- Settings button crashes the app
- Sound effects not working for some users
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more blaster sound effects
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Introduce different game modes or challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sci free?

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

### Is Hyper Laser Blaster free?

Hyper Laser Blaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sci or Hyper Laser Blaster?

Hyper Laser Blaster is rated higher. Sci averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Hyper Laser Blaster averages 4.5 from 775 ratings.

### Do Sci or Hyper Laser Blaster have ads?

Sci shows ads; Hyper Laser Blaster does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sci or Hyper Laser Blaster?

Sci ships an update every 4 months, and Hyper Laser Blaster every 12 months. Most recently, Sci was updated on October 30, 2026 and Hyper Laser Blaster 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.*