# GunCrafter vs Gun Builder 3D!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gun Builder 3D! at none against GunCrafter's 6. Gun Builder 3D! also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). GunCrafter's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 53%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GunCrafter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Gun Builder 3D! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for GunCrafter against 4.7 for Gun Builder 3D!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 4.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of GunCrafter's written reviews are positive against 53% of Gun Builder 3D!'s.

GunCrafter ships an update every 3 months, Gun Builder 3D! fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GunCrafter | Gun Builder 3D! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guncrafter/id606711756/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-builder-3d/id1492690876/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.8K | **4.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 52.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 136 MB | 407 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Naquatic](https://appshunter.io/developer/300409424) | [moztec](https://appshunter.io/developer/932993004) |

## 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


### Gun Builder 3D!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-builder-3d/id1492690876)

Assemble intricate firearms in a 3D puzzle environment. Fulfill orders, earn in-game currency, and unlock new tools and weapon designs. Enjoy smooth animations and a satisfying building experience.

**Highlights:** 3D puzzle gun assembly, Fulfill gun orders, Earn in-game money, Unlock new tools and guns, Upgrade workspace, Smooth animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Enjoyable game
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 🤩 Fun and challenging
- 🎉 Great for passing time
- 🙂 Relaxing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🤔 Overly precise part placement
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🤯 Frustrating difficulty
- 😕 Inaccurate gun representations

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Progress resets or gets deleted
- Parts not registering in correct spots
- Freezing and performance issues
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and guns
- Shooting range or target practice mode
- Camera mode to view built guns
- Less restrictive part placement
- Improved gun accuracy and realism


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GunCrafter free?

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

### Is Gun Builder 3D! free?

Gun Builder 3D! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GunCrafter or Gun Builder 3D!?

Gun Builder 3D! is rated higher. GunCrafter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Gun Builder 3D! averages 4.7 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do GunCrafter or Gun Builder 3D! have ads?

Both GunCrafter and Gun Builder 3D! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, GunCrafter or Gun Builder 3D!?

GunCrafter ships an update every 3 months, and Gun Builder 3D! fortnightly. Most recently, GunCrafter was updated on October 21, 2026 and Gun Builder 3D! on October 21, 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.*