# Shoot Defender vs Gun Gear

The clearest difference is rating: Gun Gear at 4.3 against Shoot Defender's 3.7. Gun Gear also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 206) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shoot Defender sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Gun Gear sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gun Gear holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gun Gear has 1.4K ratings behind it against 206, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 11% of Shoot Defender's written reviews are positive against 5% of Gun Gear's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Shoot Defender ships an update fortnightly, Gun Gear every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shoot Defender | Gun Gear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-defender/id6446764029/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-gear/id6460979531/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 206 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **10.5% of reviews** | 5.4% 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 | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| 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) | [Upperpik Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Ticaret Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225221447) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | 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 |
| Starter Bundle Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Remove Ad Bundle Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Double Bundle Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| Remove Ad | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $8.99 | 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


### Gun Gear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-gear/id6460979531)

Merge gears to unlock and upgrade a variety of weapons. Earn in-game currency to increase your damage and unlock new firearms. Strategic upgrades and multipliers help you progress and achieve higher scores.

**Highlights:** Merge gears to unlock weapons, Unlock new firearms, Earn in-game money, Use multipliers, Special upgrade offers, Increase damage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drone | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sergeant | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| NoAds | $3.99 | one-time |
| President | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ammo pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Tickets and No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Treasury Trove Pack | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Decent game despite issues
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Completely different from ads
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads
- 🔨 Purchased features not working as expected
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Purchased benefits not working
- Ads still shown despite paid ad removal

**Requested features**

- Remove ads completely for paid users
- Improve ad-free experience
- Ensure purchased features work as advertised


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shoot Defender free?

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

### Is Gun Gear free?

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

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

Gun Gear is rated higher. Shoot Defender averages 3.7 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while Gun Gear averages 4.3 from 1.4K ratings.

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

Both Shoot Defender and Gun Gear show ads.

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

Shoot Defender ships an update fortnightly, and Gun Gear every 9 days. Most recently, Shoot Defender was updated on November 3, 2026 and Gun Gear on November 3, 2026.

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