Comparison

Shells from Above vs Gun Raiders

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shells from Above

A fast-paced arcade game where players match falling seashells to turtles of the same color. Build streaks for higher scores and unlock achievements. Offers quick runs perfect for short sessions, easy to learn but hard to master.

Highlights
  • Color-matching gameplay
  • Streak-based scoring
  • Normal and Hard modes
  • Score leaderboards
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Responsive controls
Features
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Shells from above is a fast, color-matching arcade game where seashells rain down and only the right turtle can save them. Keep your cool, react quickly, and chain perfect matches to push your score higher and higher. How to play Match each falling shell with the turtle of the same color. Build streaks to earn bigger points and keep the pace under control. Miss too many and it’s game over! Modes Normal Mode – A smooth on-ramp with a satisfying challenge curve. Hard Mode – Faster, tougher, and built for score chasers who want that “one more run” rush. Compete & progress Score Leaderboards: See how you stack up against friends and the world. Achievements: Unlock milestones as your skills grow. Why you’ll love it Pure, readable design that keeps your focus where it matters. Quick runs perfect for short sessions—easy to learn, hard to master. Responsive controls that reward precision and rhythm. Endless replayability with scores that reflect real skill. Sharpen your reflexes, master your color timing, and ride the wave to the top of the leaderboard. The shells won’t catch themselves—can your turtles keep up? Dive into Shells from above today and start matching!

About

Gun Raiders

Experience intense multiplayer combat in virtual reality. Engage in various game modes, from Battle Royale to team-based assaults, with unique movement mechanics like jetpacking and wall climbing. Customize your character and compete on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer FPS combat
  • Virtual reality gameplay
  • Jetpacking and wall climbing movement
  • Multiple game modes (Battle Royale, Assault, Control, Free For All, Team Deathmatch)
  • Character customization
  • Leaderboards
  • In-game chat
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Gun Raiders is a free-to-play shooter! Chat with friends while mowing down enemies in multiple game modes while jetpacking through the air or climbing from wall to wall monkey-style! Race to the top of the leaderboards while customizing yourself with crazy meme skins in the Item Shop. Now with Battle Royale! Play through 100 levels of loot in our newest Season 15: Beyond Battle Pass and earn up to 600 Raider Coins free. Join our Discord for tournament info, free Raider Coins, talk with the developers, hang with the community, or become a beta tester! Battle Royale Can you survive and outlive your opponents? Test your worth in our newest and highly requested game mode. Hub & Chill For those looking for something slower pace, hang out in the hub with other players and make new friends. Assault Raid the enemy base and defend your own to score points for your team. Control Teams face off to capture and control the point in this fast-paced dogfight gameplay. Free For All The go-to arena mode for instant action and a great way to show off your skills. Team Deathmatch Less thinking and more action. The team with the highest points wins.

Screenshots

Shells from Above4 screens
Gun Raiders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shells from Above at 5.0 against Gun Raiders's 4.1. Gun Raiders's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (150 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shells from Above sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Gun Raiders sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shells from Above holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gun Raiders has 150 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shells from Above versus Gun Raiders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShells from AboveGun Raiders
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.1 (150 ratings)
Positive reviews—69.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1150 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size280 MB3.0 GB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGreenDog gamesGun Raiders

Customer experience

Shells from Above

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Gun Raiders

All ratings146 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative17.8%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral9.2%
Negative21.8%

Bugs and requests

Shells from Above

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Gun Raiders

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game crashes when switching maps
  • Battle Royale mode not working
  • Disconnects and login issues
  • Glitches causing invincibility in-game
  • Aim and movement issues on mobile

Requested features

5 requests
  • Controller support for mobile
  • Improved mobile optimization and stability
  • Ability to link accounts across devices
  • More game modes and content updates
  • Better balance between mobile and VR players

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Shells from Above

One-time6
  • 1 Extra Heart (1 Hour)$0.99
  • 1 Extra Heart (1 Day)$1.99
  • 3 Extra Hearts (1 Hour)$1.99
Show 3 more
  • 3 Extra Hearts (1 Day)$2.99
  • Premium: No Ads$4.99
  • 3 Extra Hearts (Permanent)$4.99
13 purchases

Gun Raiders

One-time13
  • 400 Raider Coins$3.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Battlepass$7.99
Show 10 more
  • 1,000 Raider Coins$7.99
  • Chokuto Bundle$9.99
  • Season 15 Bundle$12.99
  • Season 11 Bundle$12.99
  • Season 10 Bundle$12.99
  • Starter Pack Pro$14.99
  • Battle Pass Bundle$19.99
  • 2,800 Raider Coins$19.99
  • 5,000 Raider Coins$31.99
  • 13,500 Raider Coins$79.99

Questions

Is Shells from Above free?
Shells from Above is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gun Raiders free?
Gun Raiders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shells from Above or Gun Raiders?
Shells from Above is rated higher. Shells from Above averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Gun Raiders averages 4.1 from 150 ratings.
Do Shells from Above or Gun Raiders have ads?
Shells from Above shows ads; Gun Raiders does not.

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