# Apex Patrol vs Pull Shift

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Apex Patrol at 91% against Pull Shift's 0%. Apex Patrol also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Pull Shift's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 10 months). On monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Apex Patrol costs $6.99 and Pull Shift $3.99 up front. Pull Shift sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Apex Patrol asks for nothing beyond the download.

Apex Patrol ships an update every 10 months, Pull Shift every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Apex Patrol | Pull Shift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | **[4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apex-patrol/id482426234/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6** | — |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 31 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hosted Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482415564) | [Unmbox Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836642090) |

## What reviewers say

### Apex Patrol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apex-patrol/id482426234)

Embark on a text-based space adventure as a star cruiser commander. Explore worlds, rescue ships, investigate phenomena, and battle an enemy to save Earth. Your strategic decisions will determine humanity's fate.

**Highlights:** Command a star cruiser, Visit colonial worlds, Rescue imperiled vessels, Investigate stellar phenomena, Battle a ruthless foe, Text-based adventure

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pull Shift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-shift-extraction/id6789209743)

Experience a unique 3D stealth action shooter where sound is your primary tool for navigation and survival. Rely on your hearing to locate enemies, rescue hostages, and complete objectives in a completely dark warehouse environment.

**Highlights:** Immersive 3D audio environment, Tactical stealth gameplay, Dynamic combat with sound consequences, Endless survival mode, Accessible design with audio feedback, Minimalist interface

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rough Cut Gems Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Polished Stones Gems Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heavy Gems Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Jewels Gems Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Vault Gems Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Apex Patrol free?

Apex Patrol costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pull Shift free?

Pull Shift costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do Apex Patrol or Pull Shift have ads?

Apex Patrol shows ads; Pull Shift does not.

### Which is updated more often, Apex Patrol or Pull Shift?

Apex Patrol ships an update every 10 months, and Pull Shift every 8 days. Most recently, Apex Patrol was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pull Shift on September 30, 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.*