# Peglin vs Guncho

The clearest difference is rating: Guncho at 4.7 against Peglin's 4.1. Guncho also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 64%). Peglin's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Peglin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Guncho sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Guncho holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Peglin's written reviews are positive against 82% of Guncho's.

Peglin ships an update fortnightly, Guncho weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Peglin | Guncho |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peglin/id6446336622/reviews) | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guncho/id6469145099/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.4% of reviews | **81.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 311 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Red Nexus Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677460476) | [Arnold Rauers](https://appshunter.io/developer/538013421) |

## What reviewers say

### Peglin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peglin/id6446336622)

Embark on a roguelike adventure combining Pachinko-style combat with deck-building strategy. Collect powerful orbs and relics to defeat dragons and reclaim your gold. Explore procedurally generated maps with unique challenges and surprises on every run.

**Highlights:** Collect and upgrade orbs and relics, Pachinko-like combat mechanics, Procedurally generated maps, Defeat monsters and bosses, Strategic use of potions and bombs

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Peglin Full Game Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique blend of roguelike and pachinko
- 🎨 Charming retro art style
- 💰 Fair one-time purchase model
- 🔁 High replayability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics and lack of explanations
- 📱 Controls not optimized for mobile
- 💰 Perceived high price for mobile game

**Reported bugs**

- Soft locks when trying to unlock full game
- Aiming issues and unresponsive controls
- Inconsistent behavior of certain abilities

**Requested features**

- More level variety and content
- Ability to save and resume runs
- Vertical mode for better mobile experience
- Customizable controls and aiming


### Guncho

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guncho/id6469145099)

Engage in a turn-based tactical Wild West shooter-roguelike. Utilize a unique positional shooting mechanic and environmental hazards to outwit bandits in randomly generated levels. Upgrade skills and bullets to become the ultimate gunslinger.

**Highlights:** Positional shooting mechanic, Turn-based Wild West roguelike, Hex-based tactics, Randomly generated levels, Bullet upgrades and skills, Environmental interaction

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Guncho Full Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤠 Wild West theme
- 🧠 Challenging tactical gameplay
- 🎨 Charming pixel art style
- 🎶 Great music and sound design
- 🔄 Addictive rogue-like elements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Unclear enemy turn order
- 🤯 Frustrating difficulty spikes
- 🧭 Camera view issues
- 💰 Paid content feels overpriced
- 🔁 Lack of content variety

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent knockback mechanics
- Daily challenges not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- More enemy and environment variety
- Landscape mode support
- Ability to customize the gunslinger
- Expanded progression system
- Additional boss encounters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Peglin free?

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

### Is Guncho free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Peglin or Guncho?

Guncho is rated higher. Peglin averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Guncho averages 4.7 from 2K ratings.

### Do Peglin or Guncho have ads?

Guncho shows ads; Peglin does not.

### Which is updated more often, Peglin or Guncho?

Peglin ships an update fortnightly, and Guncho weekly. Most recently, Peglin was updated on September 25, 2026 and Guncho on September 23, 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.*