# Gun World vs Gun Digest

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gun Digest at fortnightly against Gun World's every 4 months. Gun World's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gun World sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Gun Digest sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gun World ships an update every 4 months, Gun Digest fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gun World | Gun Digest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-world/id643402194/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **41** | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 75 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Engaged Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456235175) | [CMG West, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456167473) |

## What reviewers say

### Gun World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-world/id643402194)

This digital magazine app delivers comprehensive content on firearms, ammunition, and shooting sports. It features reviews of handguns and rifles, hunting advice, personal defense tips, and is a buyer's guide for the latest gun products. Content caters to enthusiasts of hunting, target shooting, and personal defense.

**Highlights:** Firearms and ammunition reviews, Shooting tips and tactics, Hunting and personal defense advice, Buyer's guide for gun products, Content on reloading and gunsmithing, Coverage of specialized shooting sports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gun World Auto-Renewable Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Gun World Renewable Subscription | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Gun World Auto-Renewable Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Gun World Renewable Subscription | $15.99 | per year |
| Buyer Guide 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| April 2014 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buyer's Guide 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gun World Buyer's Guide 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pocket Guns Spring 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gun World Buyer's Guide Wi... | $7.99 | one-time |


### Gun Digest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-digest/id6761765446)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription 1 year | $14.99 | per year |
| Sep-09-13 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Concealed Carry-13 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Nov-04-13 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Oct-07-13 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Aug-12-13 | $6.99 | one-time |
| May-20-13 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Shooters Guide-13 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Jun-03-13 | $6.99 | one-time |
| May 2026 | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gun World free?

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

### Is Gun Digest free?

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

### Do Gun World or Gun Digest have ads?

Neither Gun World nor Gun Digest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gun World or Gun Digest?

Gun World ships an update every 4 months, and Gun Digest fortnightly. Most recently, Gun World was updated on November 1, 2026 and Gun Digest on October 19, 2026.

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