Comparison

MachineGun Rush vs Trigger Up

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

MachineGun Rush

Experience an adrenaline-fueled runner game with fast reflexes and explosive firepower. Shoot, collect gun barrels to upgrade your arsenal, and conquer gates for power-ups. Defeat enemies and collect cash to enhance your combat capabilities in this challenging adventure.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced runner gameplay
  • Gun barrel collection and upgrade system
  • Strategic gate system for power-ups
  • Enemy shootouts
  • In-game currency for upgrades
Features
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Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled experience in "Machine Gun Rush," the ultimate runner game that combines lightning-fast reflexes, explosive firepower, and strategic upgrades! Dive into a world where every step could be your last, and the only way to survive is to shoot, collect, and level up your arsenal. Run, Shoot, Collect: Embark on a relentless run through dynamic landscapes filled with obstacles, enemies, and, most importantly, gun barrels! Your mission is to shoot and collect these barrels to upgrade your trusty machine gun. The more barrels you gather, the more your firepower increases. Upgrade Your Arsenal: As you accumulate gun barrels, watch in awe as your machine gun transforms into a formidable powerhouse. The barrels move to a side belt, powering up your weapon with each collected batch. Unleash a storm of bullets upon your foes as you pass through gates to level up, increasing your shooting power and range. Conquer Gates for Power-Ups: Survive the chaos and reach the gates to level up your firepower. These gates serve as checkpoints, and with each successful passage, your machine gun gains increased shooting power and range. Strategically choose gates to unlock unique power-ups and fine-tune your combat capabilities. Shoot Enemies, Collect Cash: Enemies lurk around every corner, and your trigger finger is your best defense. Shoot down adversaries on the go, collect cash, and use it to further upgrade your machine gun or unlock powerful enhancements. The more enemies you defeat, the wealthier and deadlier you become! Key Features: Fast-paced and challenging runner gameplay. Unique gun barrel collection and machine gun upgrade system. Strategic gate system for leveling up and unlocking power-ups. Intense enemy shootouts with dynamic landscapes. In-game currency for upgrading and unlocking special features. Prepare for an explosive showdown in "Machine Gun Rush," where every run counts, and the only way to survive is to shoot, collect, and dominate! Are you up for the challenge? The rush begins now!

About

Trigger Up

Experience an action-packed run-and-gun adventure where your weapon evolves as you play. Dash through levels, collect upgrades, and blast enemies to unlock powerful new firepower. The longer and better you run, the stronger your weapon becomes.

Highlights
  • Evolving weapon system
  • Run-and-gun gameplay
  • Collect upgrades
  • Blast enemies and obstacles
  • Action-packed levels
Features
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The ultimate run-and-gun experience where your weapon evolves with every step! Dash through action-packed levels, collect upgrades, and blast your way through enemies and obstacles. The better you run, the stronger your weapon becomes! Run, shoot and evolve your gun to unlock unstoppable firepower!

Screenshots

MachineGun Rush4 screens
Trigger Up4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MachineGun Rush at 4.5 against Trigger Up's 2.1. Trigger Up's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MachineGun Rush sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Trigger Up sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MachineGun Rush holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 27 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of MachineGun Rush's written reviews are positive against 3% of Trigger Up's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MachineGun Rush ships an update every 2 months, Trigger Up every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and July 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MachineGun Rush versus Trigger Up: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMachineGun RushTrigger Up
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (31 ratings) — better2.1 (27 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews3.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31 — better27
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size275 MB368 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperYso CorpRollic Games Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi

Customer experience

MachineGun Rush

All ratings31 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Trigger Up

All ratings10 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive3.3%
Neutral20.0%
Negative76.7%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

MachineGun Rush

One-time13
  • Skip Ticket Pack 1$0.99
  • Cash Pack 1$0.99
  • Skip Ticket Pack 2$2.99
Show 10 more
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Cash Pack 4$4.99
  • Removes Banner and Forced Ads$4.99
  • Skip Ticket Pack 3$6.99
  • Skip Ticket Pack 4$8.99
  • Elite Pack$9.99
  • Cash Pack 5$14.99
  • Cash Pack 6$17.99
  • Skip Ticket Pack 5$17.99
  • Skip Ticket Pack 6$29.99
11 purchases

Trigger Up

One-time11
  • Starter Bundle$0.99
  • Small Energy Pack$1.99
  • Special Offer - Offer 12 variants$1.99
Show 8 more
  • Small Gem Pack$2.99
  • Energy Bank$4.99
  • World Bundle$4.99
  • Medium Energy Pack$4.99
  • No Ads$6.99
  • Energy Bundle$8.99
  • Battle Pass$9.99
  • Large Energy Pack$14.99

Questions

Is MachineGun Rush free?
MachineGun Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trigger Up free?
Trigger Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MachineGun Rush or Trigger Up?
MachineGun Rush is rated higher. MachineGun Rush averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Trigger Up averages 2.1 from 27 ratings.
Do MachineGun Rush or Trigger Up have ads?
Both MachineGun Rush and Trigger Up show ads.
Which is updated more often, MachineGun Rush or Trigger Up?
MachineGun Rush ships an update every 2 months, and Trigger Up every 2 weeks. Most recently, MachineGun Rush was updated on September 9, 2026 and Trigger Up on July 3, 2026.

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