Gun Simulator Ultimate vs Mud Portal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gun Simulator Ultimate
Experience a wide range of authentic firearm sound effects, from shotguns to sniper rifles. This app provides realistic audio simulations for various weapons, offering an immersive auditory experience for enthusiasts.
- Realistic gun sound effects
- Wide arsenal of weapon sounds
- Immersive auditory experience
- Authentic firearm audio simulation
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Realistic Gun Sound Effects for all! Unleash the power of authentic firearm audio with our comprehensive gun sound simulation app! Whether you need the thunderous boom of a shotgun, the rapid-fire chatter of an assault rifle, or the precise crack of a sniper rifle, our app has you covered. Experience the true essence of firearms, ensuring each sound effect delivers unparalleled impact. Download now and unlock a comprehensive arsenal of gun sound effects!
Mud Portal
Connect to text-based multiplayer worlds with a powerful, accessible MUD client. Features screen-reader support, customizable commands, and optional sound effects. Offers advanced automation and live activity integration for a seamless gaming experience.
- Screen-reader first design
- Full Telnet and ANSI color support
- Multiple simultaneous sessions
- MUD Sound Protocol support
- Quest tracking panel
- Customizable command groups and aliases
- Live MUD directory
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Mud Portal is a full-featured MUD client for iPhone — connect to any text-based multiplayer world with desktop-class power and screen-reader-first design. ACCESSIBILITY FIRST - VoiceOver: every control labeled; long text reads in order, title first; gag triggers silence spam for VoiceOver too - Hardware keyboard: Up/Down recalls history; Ctrl+1-9 re-reads the last 1-9 lines aloud - Tells MTTS-aware MUDs a screen reader is in use, so they can trim ASCII art and maps CONNECT & PLAY - Full Telnet, 16-/256-color ANSI, optional TLS and MCCP2 compression - Multiple simultaneous sessions; reconnects automatically if the network blips - GMCP support — vitals, room tracking, quest data GAME SOUNDS (MSP) - MUDs that support MUD Sound Protocol can play sound effects and music; you set the volume ceiling - Off by default: nothing is downloaded or played until you turn it on in Settings - HTTPS downloads only; plays WAV, MP3, M4A, AAC and CAF (not Ogg) QUEST TRACKER - For GMCP MUDs that send quest data: a live panel tracks your objective and up to three quests AUTOCORRECT & PROTECTED WORDS - Optional autocorrect and auto-capitalize for the command bar — both off by default - A Protected Words list keeps invented names, places, and commands safe from correction QUICK COMMAND GROUPS - Named, colored groups, tap-to-open or always expanded; flip buttons alternate two commands DISCOVER MUD DIRECTORY - Browse a curated, live MUD directory — filter by genre or screen-reader-friendliness, add with a tap; a colored dot shows recent reachability - Submit a MUD or report one inactive, in-app LOCK SCREEN & DYNAMIC ISLAND (PRO) - Live Activity: server, character, connect time, idle-timeout countdown, comm counts, combat indicator — disconnect right there, on-device only; you choose what it shows and its colors - If iOS pauses the app in the background, the card says so plainly BACKGROUND KEEP-ALIVE (PRO, OPTIONAL) - Off by default — turn on in Settings to stay connected in the background - Uses location only to keep the session active — never stored or sent; iOS shows its location indicator while it's on SPLIT-SCREEN MAPS - Servers using ANSI scroll regions get a pinned map above scrolling text, automatically iCLOUD SYNC - Optional Pro sync of servers, triggers, aliases, scripts, maps, and protected words via your private iCloud, off by default AUTOMATION - Powerful triggers — regex/text match to highlight, gag, rewrite, send, play sounds, or vibrate; optional send delay - Aliases with $variables; toggleable Classes group triggers, aliases, scripts, and timers - Built-in scripting — variables, loops, conditionals, functions, #wait/#if; plus #show, #clear, #math - Combat tracking overlay; command suggestions CONTROLS & LOGS - D-pad (optional diagonals, either side), four editable macro buttons; landscape splits D-pad and quick commands - Command history with prefix search; iPad/keyboard: Cmd/Option + 1-9 jumps to a session - Session logs (ANSI color) saved to Files EXTRAS - Built-in or imported alert sounds; in-app Help & Guide; adjustable font size per server; graceful disconnect NO ADS, NO GIMMICKS Connecting, unlimited servers, maps, triggers, filtering, game sounds, and every accessibility feature are free. No ads, no tracking. MUD PORTAL PRO (optional) Pro unlocks scripting, advanced triggers, combat analytics, smart suggestions, iCloud sync, Lock Screen/Dynamic Island, Background Keep-Alive, and unlimited triggers/classes/timers/sounds. Yearly subscription or lifetime unlock; tips welcome. Two MUD worlds are pre-loaded — add your own anytime. Mud Portal Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, charged to your Apple ID at purchase; it renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Apple ID Account Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://beranek.us/mudportal-privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mud Portal at 4.2 against Gun Simulator Ultimate's 3.0. Mud Portal also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 23 months). Gun Simulator Ultimate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Mud Portal sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Gun Simulator Ultimate asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mud Portal holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mud Portal has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Gun Simulator Ultimate ships an update every 23 months, Mud Portal fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gun Simulator Ultimate | Mud Portal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 4.2 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Liam Waddell | Steve Beranek |
Customer experience
Gun Simulator Ultimate
Mud Portal
In-app purchases
Gun Simulator Ultimate
No in-app purchases
Mud Portal
- Mud Portal Pro (Yearly)$2.991 Year
- Soda$1.99
- Slice$4.99
- Movie$9.99
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- Mud Portal Pro (Lifetime)$14.99
- Combo Meal$19.99
Questions
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