# GunCrafter vs Bugs

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bugs at none against GunCrafter's 6. Bugs also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). GunCrafter's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 62 months) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 32). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GunCrafter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Bugs asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for GunCrafter against 4.6 for Bugs. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GunCrafter has 3.8K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of GunCrafter's written reviews are positive against 93% of Bugs's.

GunCrafter ships an update every 3 months, Bugs every 62 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GunCrafter | Bugs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guncrafter/id606711756/reviews) | [4.6 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugs/id1190979375/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **93.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 62 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 136 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Naquatic](https://appshunter.io/developer/300409424) | [Igor Kalicinski](https://appshunter.io/developer/622613682) |

## What reviewers say

### GunCrafter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guncrafter/id606711756)

Design, build, and share your own custom firearms. Then, test your creations in fast-paced, lag-free multiplayer shooting competitions against players worldwide. Features virtual reality aiming and physics-based challenges.

**Highlights:** Custom gun crafting, Instant multiplayer matches, Virtual reality aiming, Physics-based shooting challenges, Destructible targets, Unlockable upgrades

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Satchel of Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Doubler | $4.99 | one-time |
| Case of Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Truck of Gold | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun experience
- 💡 Unique gun crafting mechanic
- 🎨 Retro pixel art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- 🎮 Awkward controls and aiming

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to restore progress
- Upside-down camera orientation
- Inconsistent performance and freezes

**Requested features**

- More customization options for guns
- Improved progression system
- Additional game modes and levels
- Better optimization for older devices


### Bugs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugs/id1190979375)

Engage in intense battles against waves of persistent insects. Test your reflexes and strategic skills as you defend against an unending swarm.

**Highlights:** Relentless bug onslaught, Intense battles, Defend against swarms, Test reflexes, Strategic defense

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GunCrafter free?

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

### Is Bugs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GunCrafter or Bugs?

GunCrafter and Bugs are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.8K and 32 ratings respectively.

### Do GunCrafter or Bugs have ads?

GunCrafter shows ads; Bugs does not.

### Which is updated more often, GunCrafter or Bugs?

GunCrafter ships an update every 3 months, and Bugs every 62 months. Most recently, GunCrafter was updated on September 29, 2026 and Bugs on September 1, 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.*