# Shoot Defender vs Number Gun!

The clearest difference is rating: Number Gun! at 4.5 against Shoot Defender's 3.7. Number Gun! also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 206) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 Number Gun! sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Number Gun! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Number Gun! has 2K ratings behind it against 206, 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 13% of Number Gun!'s.

Shoot Defender ships an update fortnightly, Number Gun! every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shoot Defender | Number Gun! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-defender/id6446764029/reviews) | **[4.5 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-gun/id6450513499/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 206 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 10.5% of reviews | **12.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 234 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Pretty fun gameplay
- 👍 Fun enough game

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Excessivos
-  anúncios Forced ads
-  anúncios Ads after every round
-  anúncios Ads constantly
-  anúncios Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Ads not playing
- 🐛 Forcing restart after ads

**Requested features**

- 💡 Update with new content
- 💡 Add rarity wheel feature
- 💡 Show numbered bullets on revolver


### Number Gun!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-gun/id6450513499)

Engage in a unique shooting game where you fill blocks and create the ultimate gun. Combine math blocks to enhance your weapon's power and achieve the best combos.

**Highlights:** Shoot and fill blocks, Create the best gun combo, Maximize gun with math blocks, Strategic block filling, Gun upgrade system

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginners Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gun 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Epicblock Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack No-ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gun 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Doublegun Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Battlepack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Money 6 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle No-ads | $34.99 | one-time |
| Limitlessfun Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Great way to kill time
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 False advertising about no ads
- 💸 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches affecting gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Bullet goes through blocks at higher levels
- Game randomly loses ability to hit gates and blocks
- Game crashes or freezes after extended play

**Requested features**

- Option to purchase ad-free version
- Increase max level and upgrade limits
- Add background music and sound effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shoot Defender free?

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

### Is Number Gun! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shoot Defender or Number Gun!?

Number Gun! is rated higher. Shoot Defender averages 3.7 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while Number Gun! averages 4.5 from 2K ratings.

### Do Shoot Defender or Number Gun! have ads?

Both Shoot Defender and Number Gun! show ads.

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

Shoot Defender ships an update fortnightly, and Number Gun! every 9 days. Most recently, Shoot Defender was updated on October 23, 2026 and Number Gun! on October 30, 2026.

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