Winston Squirrelchill Explores vs Beam Shot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Winston Squirrelchill Explores
Navigate a character through changing backgrounds by swiping up and down to avoid obstacles. Discover new animals and enjoy a casual gameplay experience. This game is designed for relaxed exploration and learning.
- Swipe controls for navigation
- Changing backgrounds
- Obstacle avoidance
- Animal discovery
- Casual gameplay
- Educational elements
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Make sure to turn the sound on! Great fun on iPad and iPhone! Later versions will have new backgrounds and added features! How to Play... Swipe up and down to avoid obstacles. This game is intentionally not difficult. Navigate casually through the obstacles and enjoy the background changes. The object is to discover new things as the backgrounds change. You must travel over 1000 meters to discover the animals. New backgrounds and discoveries will be added in later releases. The character is based on a squirrel from the stories I made up for my kids at bedtime. This app was created to teach and learn. All code used in creating the app is available on GitHub. It was developed by a former mathematics teacher who in now teaching computer science. Music by BenSound.com
Beam Shot
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Enter the world of neon precision in Beam Shot! Aim, shoot, and conquer in this addictive arcade game. Test your skills as you navigate through 500 levels of challenging targets and changing laser colors. Strategize your shots and use your lasers wisely to reach the target score and advance. But be careful, running out of lasers means game over! With its vibrant visuals and sleek gameplay, Beam Shot offers hours of entertainment. Download now and start your neon-filled adventure!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Winston Squirrelchill Explores at none against Beam Shot's 10. Beam Shot's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Beam Shot sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Winston Squirrelchill Explores asks for nothing beyond the download.
Winston Squirrelchill Explores ships an update daily, Beam Shot every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.
| Parameter | Winston Squirrelchill Explores | Beam Shot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Richard Groeneveld | Yilmaz Yakut |
In-app purchases
Winston Squirrelchill Explores
No in-app purchases
Beam Shot
- Nebula Shooter$1.09
- Galactic Cannon$1.29
- Comet Launcher$1.49
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- Quasar Beam$2.49
- Pulsar Shooter$3.99
- Lunar Launcher$6.99
- Planetary Cannon$7.99
- Supernova Shooter$8.99
- Asteroid Blaster$9.99
Questions
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