# Shoot Defender vs Gun Clone

The clearest difference is rating: Gun Clone at 4.7 against Shoot Defender's 3.7. Gun Clone also leads on ratings volume (9.8K vs 205) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shoot Defender sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Gun Clone sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gun Clone holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gun Clone has 9.8K ratings behind it against 205, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Shoot Defender's written reviews are positive against 21% of Gun Clone's.

Shoot Defender ships an update fortnightly, Gun Clone weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shoot Defender | Gun Clone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-defender/id6446764029/reviews) | **[4.7 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-clone/id6450103712/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 205 | **9.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 10.5% of reviews | **20.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 234 MB | 605 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Lumos Games Teknoloji Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546875451) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Shoot Defender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-defender/id6446764029)

Defend yourself and rule humanity through the ages in this strategy game. Test your leadership skills to survive and conquer across different eras.

**Highlights:** Defend yourself, Rule humanity, Survive through ages, Strategy gameplay, Conquer eras

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Starter Bundle Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ad Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Double Bundle Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Money Bundle Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Endless Skip Rewarded Ads Subs | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Starter Bundle Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Remove Ad Bundle Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Gun Pack Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| Double Bundle Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| Money Bundle Subscription | $23.99 | per month |
| Endless Skip Subscription | $44.99 | per month |
| Remove Ad Bundle Subscription | $45.99 | per month |
| Skip-it 10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it 25 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1750 Years | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it 100 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Double Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |


### Gun Clone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-clone/id6450103712)

Engage in thrilling shooting action to collect cards and build powerful weapon combos. Upgrade your arsenal to dominate the battlefield and destroy your enemies. Experience strategic gameplay with a focus on maximizing your firepower.

**Highlights:** Shoot and collect cards, Create weapon combos, Upgrade weapons, Destroy enemies, Strategic gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner's Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Year Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Token Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Token Offer 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Card Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter No-Ads Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Double Gun Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Token Offer 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Token Offer 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega No Ads Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Limitless Fun Pack | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Misleading ads about no ads
- 💸 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔌 Requires internet connection

**Reported bugs**

- Lost progress and upgrades after updates
- Permanent weapons not working as intended
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Option to permanently unlock features
- Improved ad implementation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shoot Defender free?

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

### Is Gun Clone free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shoot Defender or Gun Clone?

Gun Clone is rated higher. Shoot Defender averages 3.7 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while Gun Clone averages 4.7 from 9.8K ratings.

### Do Shoot Defender or Gun Clone have ads?

Both Shoot Defender and Gun Clone show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shoot Defender or Gun Clone?

Shoot Defender ships an update fortnightly, and Gun Clone weekly. Most recently, Shoot Defender was updated on July 18, 2026 and Gun Clone on September 24, 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.*