# PANIC vs RIVAL GUNS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PANIC at 84% against RIVAL GUNS's 27%. PANIC also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). RIVAL GUNS's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PANIC sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and RIVAL GUNS sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PANIC ships an update every 2 days, RIVAL GUNS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PANIC | RIVAL GUNS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (364 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panic-ar-shooter/id6742031888/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **364** | — |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 575 MB | 659 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jadu AR, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435980753) | [Oh BiBi](https://appshunter.io/developer/547556985) |

## What reviewers say

### PANIC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panic-ar-shooter/id6742031888)

Engage in augmented reality combat against monsters that appear in your real world. Explore a city under siege, upgrade your weapons and gear, and rescue your pets. Experience a narrative that adapts to your performance.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality combat, Wave-based monster encounters, 30 surreal Incidents, Gun and gear upgrades, Mutated pet upgrades, Adaptive narration

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gift Pack $.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack $2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack $14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack $49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent AR implementation
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and stability issues
- 🤔 Unfulfilled pre-order promises

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during tutorial
- Progression issues

**Requested features**

- Optimization for older devices
- Expanded content and levels


### RIVAL GUNS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rival-guns/id6743944268)

Engage in rapid tactical shooting missions that last only 30 seconds. Build and upgrade your base to unlock gear, gather resources, and defend against rivals. Master aiming and strategic decisions to climb global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Instant 30-second missions, Base construction and upgrades, Rival base challenges, Extensive gear customization, Global leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Currency Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack 7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack 8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack 25 | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PANIC free?

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

### Is RIVAL GUNS free?

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

### Do PANIC or RIVAL GUNS have ads?

RIVAL GUNS shows ads; PANIC does not.

### Which is updated more often, PANIC or RIVAL GUNS?

PANIC ships an update every 2 days, and RIVAL GUNS fortnightly. Most recently, PANIC was updated on September 22, 2026 and RIVAL GUNS on August 30, 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.*