# Gun Simulator Ultimate vs Mud Portal

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.

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 November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gun Simulator Ultimate | Mud Portal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-simulator-ultimate/id6733238994/reviews) | **[4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mud-portal-mud-client/id6760872146/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 34 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Liam Waddell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227875211) | [Steve Beranek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886537996) |

## What reviewers say

### Gun Simulator Ultimate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-simulator-ultimate/id6733238994)

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.

**Highlights:** Realistic gun sound effects, Wide arsenal of weapon sounds, Immersive auditory experience, Authentic firearm audio simulation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mud Portal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mud-portal-mud-client/id6760872146)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mud Portal Pro (Yearly) | $2.99 | per year |
| Soda | $1.99 | one-time |
| Slice | $4.99 | one-time |
| Movie | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mud Portal Pro (Lifetime) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Combo Meal | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gun Simulator Ultimate free?

Gun Simulator Ultimate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mud Portal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gun Simulator Ultimate or Mud Portal?

Mud Portal is rated higher. Gun Simulator Ultimate averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Mud Portal averages 4.2 from 9 ratings.

### Do Gun Simulator Ultimate or Mud Portal have ads?

Gun Simulator Ultimate shows ads; Mud Portal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gun Simulator Ultimate or Mud Portal?

Gun Simulator Ultimate ships an update every 23 months, and Mud Portal fortnightly. Most recently, Gun Simulator Ultimate was updated on October 30, 2026 and Mud Portal 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.*