# Guncho vs PATHLOCK

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Guncho at 2K against PATHLOCK's 1. PATHLOCK's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guncho sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PATHLOCK sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PATHLOCK holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guncho has 2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Guncho's written reviews are positive against 100% of PATHLOCK's.

Guncho ships an update weekly, PATHLOCK every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guncho | PATHLOCK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guncho/id6469145099/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathlock-strategy-board-game/id6773156032/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 82.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 180 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arnold Rauers](https://appshunter.io/developer/538013421) | [Bora Oksuzoglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818833451) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### PATHLOCK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathlock-strategy-board-game/id6773156032)

Engage in a minimalist 1v1 strategy board game where players strategically place pawns and walls to outmaneuver opponents. Enjoy quick, skill-based matches with no luck or pay-to-win elements.

**Highlights:** 1v1 strategy, no luck, Easy to learn, hard to master, Fast matches, Pass-and-play mode, Bot opponents (Easy, Medium, Hard), Online matchmaking, Private friend rooms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| 50 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 120 Diamonds | $4.90 | one-time |
| 260 Diamonds | $9.90 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| 550 Diamonds | $19.90 | one-time |
| 1200 Diamonds | $39.90 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guncho free?

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

### Is PATHLOCK free?

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

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

PATHLOCK is rated higher. Guncho averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while PATHLOCK averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Guncho or PATHLOCK have ads?

Both Guncho and PATHLOCK show ads.

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

Guncho ships an update weekly, and PATHLOCK every 2 weeks. Most recently, Guncho was updated on October 18, 2026 and PATHLOCK on October 6, 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.*