# Train Bandit vs Shoot The Moon

The clearest difference is price: Shoot The Moon at Free against Train Bandit's $0.99. Shoot The Moon also leads on ratings volume (5.3K vs 138) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Train Bandit's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Shoot The Moon is free to download; Train Bandit costs $0.99 up front. Train Bandit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shoot The Moon sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shoot The Moon holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shoot The Moon has 5.3K ratings behind it against 138, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Train Bandit's written reviews are positive against 90% of Shoot The Moon's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Bandit | Shoot The Moon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-bandit/id634584447/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-the-moon/id809390893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 138 | **5.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | **89.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Rusty Moyher](https://appshunter.io/developer/443831504) | [Shaun Coleman](https://appshunter.io/developer/603529005) |

## What reviewers say

### Train Bandit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-bandit/id634584447)

Engage in a fast-paced score attack game where you defend yourself from attackers on a train. React quickly by tapping in the correct direction to kick your opponents and survive.

**Highlights:** Score attack gameplay, React quickly to attacks, Unlock new characters, Battle elite officers, Become the Most Wanted

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun
- 🚀 Fast-paced action
- 🤩 Addictive gameplay
- 🎮 Good for killing time
- ✨ Retro/8-bit graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🥵 Very hard
- 🔄 Gets repetitive
- 😐 Bland, needs excitement
- 🤷‍♂️ Confusing at times
- 💥 Unfair spawn kills

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes
- Gets boring after a while

**Requested features**

- More skins
- More boss levels
- New characters
- New places to fight
- Online multiplayer mode


### Shoot The Moon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-the-moon/id809390893)

Launch rockets to annoy a singing moon in this arcade game. Balance risk and reward for higher scores, earn bonuses, and unlock costumes. Features two game modes for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Rocket launching gameplay, Risk vs. reward scoring, Goal milestones and bonuses, Unlockable costumes, Classic Mode, Sixty Second Challenge

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Pop-up Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get All Costumes & Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and charming animations
- 🎶 Catchy background music
- 🕹️ Addictive and challenging
- 🎉 Nostalgic and brings back memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty ramps up quickly
- 🕰️ Can be frustratingly hard at times
- 🤖 Some bugs and glitches reported
- 🔊 Repetitive background music

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing score and moon
- Graphical issues with certain skins
- Inconsistent response to user inputs

**Requested features**

- More game modes and challenges
- Ability to create custom moons
- Additional songs and soundtracks
- Widescreen mode support
- Endless/high score mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train Bandit free?

Train Bandit costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Shoot The Moon free?

Shoot The Moon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Train Bandit or Shoot The Moon?

Shoot The Moon is rated higher. Train Bandit averages 4.4 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while Shoot The Moon averages 4.7 from 5.3K ratings.

### Do Train Bandit or Shoot The Moon have ads?

Shoot The Moon shows ads; Train Bandit does not.

### Which is updated more often, Train Bandit or Shoot The Moon?

Train Bandit ships an update every 3 months, and Shoot The Moon every 3 months. Most recently, Train Bandit was updated on October 21, 2026 and Shoot The Moon on October 26, 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.*