# Shoot vs Phantom Tower

The clearest difference is ads: Shoot at none against Phantom Tower's shown. Shoot also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Phantom Tower's advantage is ratings volume (115 vs 11). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shoot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Phantom Tower sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shoot holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phantom Tower has 115 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Shoot's written reviews are positive against 72% of Phantom Tower's.

Shoot ships an update every 2 days, Phantom Tower every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shoot | Phantom Tower |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-n-shell/id6477733100/reviews)** | [4.6 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-tower/id6745515425/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **115** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 71.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 209 MB | 664 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Serhii Maletin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601514189) | [Horien Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812660391) |

## What reviewers say

### Shoot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-n-shell/id6477733100)

Experience a challenging 2.5D twin-stick looter-shooter with hand-drawn visuals and fast-paced combat. Master skill-based gameplay, customize your loadout with unique perks and weapons, and explore distinct biomes. This offline indie game offers a pure, premium experience with no F2P mechanics.

**Highlights:** Hand-drawn 2.5D visuals, Fast-paced twin-stick combat, Offline gameplay, Skill-based progression, Customizable weapons and perks, Multiple biomes and boss fights, Upgradeable village

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game! | $2.99 | one-time |


### Phantom Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-tower/id6745515425)

Embark on a challenging roguelike adventure within a mysterious tower. Battle creatures, collect resources to craft gear, and unlock powerful abilities to ascend 100 floors. Every playthrough offers a new experience as you strive to conquer the unknown.

**Highlights:** Action roguelike gameplay, RPG elements, Elemental combat system, Crafting weapons and armor, Unlockable glyphs, 100-floor tower ascent

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Bag | $0.99 | one-time |
| Archer Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Warrior Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mage Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Bag | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bag | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique and engaging gameplay
- 🚀 Responsive controls
- 💎 Satisfying combat and progression
- 🎨 Clean and polished visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid content required to access full game
- 🐛 Occasional performance issues and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Enemies spawning outside of room
- UI text readability issues

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Ability to choose starting class
- Teleport to boss room option
- Gear unequip functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shoot free?

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

### Is Phantom Tower free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shoot or Phantom Tower?

Shoot is rated higher. Shoot averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Phantom Tower averages 4.6 from 115 ratings.

### Do Shoot or Phantom Tower have ads?

Phantom Tower shows ads; Shoot does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shoot or Phantom Tower?

Shoot ships an update every 2 days, and Phantom Tower every 10 days. Most recently, Shoot was updated on June 8, 2026 and Phantom Tower on September 24, 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.*