# Gun Gear vs Spell Circle Run

The clearest difference is rating: Spell Circle Run at 4.6 against Gun Gear's 4.3. Spell Circle Run also leads on review sentiment (16% vs 5%). Gun Gear's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gun Gear sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Spell Circle Run sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spell Circle Run holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 769 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Gun Gear's written reviews are positive against 16% of Spell Circle Run's.

Gun Gear ships an update every 9 days, Spell Circle Run every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gun Gear | Spell Circle Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-gear/id6460979531/reviews) | **[4.6 (769 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-circle-run/id6469505306/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 769 |
| Positive reviews | 5.4% of reviews | **15.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 223 MB | 260 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Upperpik Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Ticaret Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225221447) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drone | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Captain | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sergeant | $2.99 | one-time |
| Flamethrower! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Grenade | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| NoAds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Spy | $3.99 | one-time |
| Airstrike | $3.99 | one-time |
| President | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ammo pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Deal 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


### Spell Circle Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-circle-run/id6469505306)

Master elemental magic and craft your own spells. Strengthen your abilities and create a personalized spellbook to become the ultimate spell crafter. Engage in a magical journey to dominate the universe with your arcane power.

**Highlights:** Elemental magic system, Spell crafting and editing, Personal spellbook creation, Element strengthening, Become a spell crafter

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skip Ads Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ads Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Sorcerer Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Claim x3 Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sorcerer Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Sorcerer Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ads 6 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Double Hands | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Frenzy Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| Double Hands | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Double Hands+ No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |
| Double Hands+ No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Good graphics and customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Misleading in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🔍 Lack of transparency and explanation

**Reported bugs**

- Spells not upgrading or evolving properly
- Wand upgrades not working as expected
- Progression and spell slots not functioning correctly
- Ads not providing promised rewards

**Requested features**

- Fix bugs and glitches
- Improve balance and progression
- Provide better explanations and tutorials
- Reduce ads and monetization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gun Gear free?

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

### Is Spell Circle Run free?

Spell Circle Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gun Gear or Spell Circle Run?

Spell Circle Run is rated higher. Gun Gear averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Spell Circle Run averages 4.6 from 769 ratings.

### Do Gun Gear or Spell Circle Run have ads?

Both Gun Gear and Spell Circle Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gun Gear or Spell Circle Run?

Gun Gear ships an update every 9 days, and Spell Circle Run every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gun Gear was updated on October 30, 2026 and Spell Circle Run on October 30, 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.*