Comparison

BangBang Survivor vs Weapon Master

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

Head to head
About

BangBang Survivor

Engage in a roguelike shooting game set in a post-apocalyptic future overrun by zombies. As a commander, use devastating firearms and strategic skill combinations to fend off endless hordes and rebuild civilization. Customize your hero and play solo or team up with friends.

Highlights
  • Devastating firearms
  • Free skill combinations
  • Customized hero development
  • Exclusive customized skins
  • Casual one-handed gameplay
  • Co-op and competitive multiplayer
Features
Read full description

BangBang Survivor is a Roguelike shooting game with unique graphic style. The story is set in a future era where a natural disaster sweeps the Earth, causing a rapid spread of biochemical infections and unleashing hordes of zombies. By that time, natural resources are scarce, and civilization are severely damaged. To protect humanity and rebuild the Earth, players will take on the role of an outstanding commander, utilizing various skills to fend off endless zombie attacks and defend our territory. [Game Features] Devastating Firearms, Sweep Away Enemies It's time to unleash the true power of your firearms! Every shot will bring down hordes of enemies! Free Skill Combinations Equipped with various unique skills and strategically combine them to unleash unrivalled combat power! Customized Development It's all free for you to create a unique combat style and crafting a hero exclusive to you! Exclusive Customized Skin From stylish character skins to powerful firearms, craft your exclusive style and be the highly acclaimed hero! Casual and Relaxed Gameplay Effortlessly played with one hand, easily sweep through enemies, and enjoy the game's fun! Fighting Side by Side with Friends Team up with your friends to cooperate and conquer strong enemies, or compete with players worldwide to win rewards and glory!

About

Weapon Master

Manage your backpack to craft and arrange weapons for automated combat. Strategically upgrade skills and combine items to defeat monsters and progress through challenging stages. Become a legendary weapon master in this addictive casual game.

Highlights
  • Backpack management and item arrangement
  • Weapon crafting and synthesis
  • Automated combat system
  • Roguelike skill selection
  • Diverse characters and weapons
  • Numerous challenging stages
Features
Read full description

Weapon Master: Backpack Battle is an addictive casual game that combines backpack management, synthesis, tower defense, and roguelike gameplay. In the world of Weapon Master, you'll play as a weapon forging apprentice, continuously exploring, crafting, and fusing materials and weapons in your backpack to increase your combat power, defeat powerful monsters, and eventually become a legendary Weapon Master. -Backpack Management, Unique Mechanics In Weapon Master, you'll have a dedicated backpack where you can craft weapons to boost your fighting prowess. You'll use the items in your backpack for battles and progression. Beyond just the quality of your weapons, the most important aspect is how you strategically arrange high-quality weapons in your limited backpack space. By constantly crafting better weapons and optimizing your backpack layout, you'll become increasingly powerful. -Automated Combat, Easy to Pick Up In Weapon Master, the only thing you need to worry about is managing your backpack. Whether it's weapons or items, just throw them into your backpack, and they'll automatically trigger during combat, making the gameplay simple and accessible. -Use Your Wits, Overcome Adversity Don't think you can mindlessly tap your way to victory in Weapon Master. The game's roguelike system requires you to carefully select and upgrade different skills based on your available weapons and the current situation. Additionally, the various weapon combinations can lead to unexpected changes. When you face challenges, carefully consider your skill choices and weapon layouts to help you achieve a winning streak. -Numerous Stages, Waiting for Your Challenge In Weapon Master, each stage is designed with many interesting elements, such as Rhinos, Egypt Pharaoh and Rockman etc.. Explore and solve puzzles, sweep through waves of elite enemies - every combat scenario is filled with enjoyment and challenge. -Diverse Characters, Multiple Weapons Different game characters(wukong、Luna,etc.)come with unique attributes, allowing for more exploration in gameplay. A variety of super weapons are available (Crossbow, Magic Orb, Sumeru Hammer, Ruyi Jingu Bang, etc.) to help you achieve greatness in battle. Game Features: 1. Arrange your items in a limited backpack space and enjoy the satisfaction of efficient storage! 2. Collect rare weapons, organize your backpack, defeat enemies, expand your backpack, and enhance your combat power. 3. Certain weapons can be combined to create even stronger equipment! 4. Level up, upgrade skills, defeat bosses, and progress through the game! Weapon Master: Backpack Battle is a super fun casual game that combines crafting, idle, and tower defense elements. The unique backpack management mechanic will bring you endless enjoyment. As a weapon apprentice, you'll embark on a journey to become a renowned Weapon Master. If you love captivating casual games, don't miss out on Weapon Master: Backpack Battle! Give it a try now! Contact Us: Email: weapon-master@noxjoy.com Discord:https://discord.gg/5udMsYzZXx

Screenshots

BangBang Survivor4 screens
Weapon Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BangBang Survivor at none against Weapon Master's shown. BangBang Survivor also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 36%) and ratings volume (6.2K vs 2K). Weapon Master's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. BangBang Survivor sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Weapon Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for BangBang Survivor against 4.7 for Weapon Master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.2K and 2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of BangBang Survivor's written reviews are positive against 36% of Weapon Master's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BangBang Survivor ships an update monthly, Weapon Master weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BangBang Survivor versus Weapon Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBangBang SurvivorWeapon Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.2K ratings)4.7 (2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better36.2% of reviews
Number of ratings6.2K — better2K
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.4 GB313 MB
Age rating12+12+
Developersp_gamesNox(HongKong) Limited

Customer experience

BangBang Survivor

All ratings6,227 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral5.8%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews973 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral9.9%
Negative23.4%

Weapon Master

All ratings2,024 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews260 reviews
Positive36.2%
Neutral12.3%
Negative51.5%

User reviews

BangBang Survivor

From 6.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 🚀 Good time passer
  • 💡 Interesting skill variety
  • 👍 Enjoyable co-op experience

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Excessive ads and monetization
  • 🐛 Buggy and laggy performance
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔒 Lack of communication features

Weapon Master

From 2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun gameplay
  • 👍 Interesting art style
  • 💡 Merge mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Excessive ads
  • 💰 Subscription model for ad removal
  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔋 Slow progression without ads

Bugs and requests

BangBang Survivor

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Rewards not registering after watching ads
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Incompatibility with certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to view skill upgrades during gameplay
  • Option to speed up gameplay
  • Improved chat system with history
  • Cross-server co-op functionality

Weapon Master

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Black screen after loading
  • Inability to advance to next level after completion
  • Inconsistent performance after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to merge past level 4
  • Reduce number of waves per level
  • More gameplay modes
  • Permanent ad removal option

In-app purchases

10 purchases

BangBang Survivor

One-time10
  • GamePack 1$0.99
  • GamePack 2$1.99
  • $4.99 Diamond$4.99
Show 7 more
  • GamePack 3$4.99
  • $9.99 Diamond$9.99
  • GamePack 4$9.99
  • GamePack 5$14.99
  • $19.99 Diamond$19.99
  • $49.99 Diamond$49.99
  • $99.99 Diamond$99.99
10 purchases

Weapon Master

One-time10
  • Hammer Gift$0.99
  • Dragon Gift$2.99
  • Wand Gift$2.99
Show 7 more
  • 2680 Diamond$2.99
  • Magic Key Pack 1$4.99
  • Elina$4.99
  • Luna$9.99
  • Resource Monthly Card$9.99
  • super monthly card$9.99
  • Magic Key Pack$14.99

Questions

Is BangBang Survivor free?
BangBang Survivor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Weapon Master free?
Weapon Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BangBang Survivor or Weapon Master?
Weapon Master is rated higher. BangBang Survivor averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while Weapon Master averages 4.7 from 2K ratings.
Do BangBang Survivor or Weapon Master have ads?
Weapon Master shows ads; BangBang Survivor does not.
Which is updated more often, BangBang Survivor or Weapon Master?
BangBang Survivor ships an update monthly, and Weapon Master weekly. Most recently, BangBang Survivor was updated on November 8, 2026 and Weapon Master on November 4, 2026.

Other comparisons