# rymdkapsel vs Shotgun King

The clearest difference is rating: Shotgun King at 4.8 against rymdkapsel's 4.2. Shotgun King also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 23 months) and chart position (#172 vs unranked). rymdkapsel's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $6.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

rymdkapsel costs $3.99 and Shotgun King $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Shotgun King holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 366 and 770 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of rymdkapsel's written reviews are positive against 66% of Shotgun King's.

rymdkapsel ships an update every 23 months, Shotgun King every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | rymdkapsel | Shotgun King |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (366 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rymdkapsel/id663547503/reviews) | **[4.8 (770 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotgun-king/id6744170498/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 366 | **770** |
| Positive reviews | 61.7% of reviews | **65.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#172** |
| Size | 84 MB | 468 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [webbfarbror AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/663547506) | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) |

## What reviewers say

### rymdkapsel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rymdkapsel/id663547503)

A meditative strategy game where you build and manage a space station. Focus on resource management and exploration rather than combat. Discover optimal efficiency through careful planning.

**Highlights:** Meditative gameplay, Space station building, Minion command, Galaxy exploration, Resource management, Spatial puzzling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Extremely engaging
- 🎨 Minimalist and beautiful design
- 💡 Unique blend of strategy and puzzle elements
- 🕹️ Satisfying gameplay loop
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🤖 Frustratingly dumb AI of minions
- 🕰️ Pacing issues with waves coming too quickly
- 🔁 Lack of replayability after completing objectives

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when achieving objectives
- Incompatibility issues with newer iOS devices
- Minions getting stuck or behaving erratically

**Requested features**

- More levels and game modes
- Difficulty options and customization
- Ability to control minions more directly
- Sandbox/creative mode without enemies
- Multiplayer or leaderboard functionality


### Shotgun King

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotgun-king/id6744170498)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Paid · Puzzle, #190 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Experience a unique twist on chess where you command a king armed with a shotgun. Fight your way through enemy pieces, strategically reload, and upgrade your abilities to reclaim your kingdom. This roguelike chess adventure offers challenging gameplay and extensive replayability.

**Highlights:** Chess with a shotgun mechanic, Roguelike progression with upgrades, 15 difficulty ranks, Unlockable cards, Over 100 achievements, Endless and chase modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is rymdkapsel free?

rymdkapsel costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shotgun King free?

Shotgun King costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, rymdkapsel or Shotgun King?

Shotgun King is rated higher. rymdkapsel averages 4.2 out of 5 from 366 ratings, while Shotgun King averages 4.8 from 770 ratings.

### Do rymdkapsel or Shotgun King have ads?

Neither rymdkapsel nor Shotgun King shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, rymdkapsel or Shotgun King?

rymdkapsel ships an update every 23 months, and Shotgun King every 5 days. Most recently, rymdkapsel was updated on November 6, 2026 and Shotgun King on November 5, 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.*