GunCrafter vs Gun Builder ELITE 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GunCrafter
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.
- Custom gun crafting
- Instant multiplayer matches
- Virtual reality aiming
- Physics-based shooting challenges
- Destructible targets
- Unlockable upgrades
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• DREAM IT. BUILD IT. USE IT. SHARE IT • Craft your own gun and compete against your friends, your enemies, or anyone in the world in a virtual reality shooting competition! • INSTANT MULTIPLAYER • With our exclusive Quick Match system, get placed in a lag-free multiplayer match in 5 SECONDS. No waiting. No lag. Just play. CALLING ALL SHARPSHOOTERS • Virtual reality controls let you take aim with your device-- how accurate are you really? • Head-to-head multiplayer • Physics-based shooting challenges with destructible targets • Leaderboards to track your improvement • Unlockable blocks and upgrades • JOIN OVER 100 MILLION GAMERS WORLDWIDE • Follow @Naquatic on Facebook and Twitter to find out why our apps like MonsterCrafter and Shooting Showdown have been featured by everyone from Apple to IGN, AppAdvice, and TouchArcade.
Gun Builder ELITE 2
Design, customize, and fire a vast array of realistic firearms. Test your creations on the shooting range and compete globally with your unique weapon builds. Showcase your arsenal in a personalized gun rack.
- Build and customize diverse firearms
- Realistic weapon customization options
- Test weapons on shooting grounds
- Compete in global shooting events
- Showcase custom guns in a gun rack
- Realistic weapon physics
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From the creators of the original gun-building games—'Gun Builder ELITE' & 'Gun Builder'—comes the next evolution in weapon customization: Gun Builder ELITE 2. The most advanced gun simulator experience available. Build, customize, and fire a wide range of realistic, detailed weapons and accessories. Build Your Arsenal: Become a master gunsmith and craft an extensive variety of firearms, from classic handguns to cutting-edge sniper rifles. The game features a diverse selection of guns and accessories, ensuring a wide range of options for customization. Precision Customization: Fine-tune every aspect of your firearms, adjusting barrel length, adding attachments, selecting from a broad range of stocks and grips, and personalizing your guns with unique camos and material finishes. The level of detail ensures an authentic and immersive customization experience. Realistic Shooting Grounds: Take your custom guns to the shooting range and test them in realistic environments. Hone your marksmanship skills with different targets and scenarios to assess the performance of your creations under various conditions. Compete Globally Use your custom creations to enter shooting events and challenge Gun Builders worldwide. Test your skills in building the perfect gun for each unique event and see whose weapon reigns supreme. Gun Rack Display: Showcase your mastery by saving and displaying your custom guns in a personalized Gun Rack. Curate your collection, arrange your firearms with precision, and share your unique creations with friends and the global Gun Builder ELITE 2 community. Download Gun Builder ELITE 2 now and step into the world of unparalleled firearm customization. Craft, display, and dominate – become the elite gunsmith you were destined to be!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Gun Builder ELITE 2 at every 2 weeks against GunCrafter's every 3 months. GunCrafter's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. GunCrafter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Gun Builder ELITE 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for GunCrafter against 4.7 for Gun Builder ELITE 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 7.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of GunCrafter's written reviews are positive against 68% of Gun Builder ELITE 2's.
GunCrafter ships an update every 3 months, Gun Builder ELITE 2 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GunCrafter | Gun Builder ELITE 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (3.8K ratings) | 4.7 (7.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better | 68.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.8K | 7.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 136 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Naquatic | Lifebelt Games Pte. Ltd. |
Customer experience
GunCrafter
Gun Builder ELITE 2
User reviews
GunCrafter
From 3.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun experience
- 💡 Unique gun crafting mechanic
- 🎨 Retro pixel art style
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- 🎮 Awkward controls and aiming
Gun Builder ELITE 2
From 7.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and epic game
- 🚀 Lots of customization options
- 💡 Destruction physics are great
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 🔒 Progression system is too grindy and pay-to-win
- 🔋 Difficult to earn in-game currency
Bugs and requests
GunCrafter
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to restore progress
- Upside-down camera orientation
- Inconsistent performance and freezes
Requested features
4 requests- More customization options for guns
- Improved progression system
- Additional game modes and levels
- Better optimization for older devices
Gun Builder ELITE 2
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes when firing full-auto
- Discord link in app is expired
- Account progress reset after update
Requested features
5 requests- More weapon variety and types
- PvP and co-op game modes
- Ability to save and edit completed gun builds
- Improved graphics and visual effects
- Easier progression and leveling system
In-app purchases
GunCrafter
- Satchel of Gold$1.99
- Unlock All Levels$1.99
- Gold Doubler$4.99
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- Case of Gold$19.99
- Truck of Gold$49.99
- Pro Pack$99.99
Gun Builder ELITE 2
- Gold Pack 1$0.99
- Starter Pack$2.99
- Zombie Contract$4.99
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- Gold Pack 2$4.99
- Gold Pack 3$9.99
- Special Ops Pack$12.99
- Marshal's Stash$24.99
- Gold Pack 4$24.99
- Frontline Pack$34.99
- Gold Pack 5$49.99
Questions
Is GunCrafter free?
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