# Shotgun King vs CloverPit

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shotgun King at none against CloverPit's 1. Shotgun King also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). CloverPit's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 66%) and chart position (#4 vs #62). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Shotgun King costs $6.99 and CloverPit $6.99 up front. CloverPit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shotgun King asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Shotgun King against 4.9 for CloverPit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloverPit has 5.6K ratings behind it against 709, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Shotgun King's written reviews are positive against 79% of CloverPit's.

Shotgun King ships an update every 5 days, CloverPit every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shotgun King | CloverPit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (709 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotgun-king/id6744170498/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloverpit/id6754894237/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 709 | **5.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #62 | **#4** |
| Size | 468 MB | 419 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) | [Future Friends Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850799748) |

## What reviewers say

### Shotgun King

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

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Paid · Puzzle, #94 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


### CloverPit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloverpit/id6754894237)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Card, #8 Top Paid · Strategy, #22 Top Paid · Games, #31 Top Paid (US App Store)

Experience a rogue-lite slot machine nightmare where you gamble to pay off debt. Manipulate the odds with prizes and charms to trigger combos and escape a hellish prison. This game features meta-progression, multiple endings, and a sinister tale of addiction.

**Highlights:** Rogue-lite gameplay, Slot machine manipulation, Meta-progression, Multiple endings, Endless Mode, 150+ items and synergies

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unholy Fusion | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shotgun King free?

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

### Is CloverPit free?

CloverPit costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

CloverPit is rated higher. Shotgun King averages 4.8 out of 5 from 709 ratings, while CloverPit averages 4.9 from 5.6K ratings.

### Do Shotgun King or CloverPit have ads?

Neither Shotgun King nor CloverPit shows ads.

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

Shotgun King ships an update every 5 days, and CloverPit every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shotgun King was updated on September 25, 2026 and CloverPit on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Shotgun King or CloverPit?

Shotgun King currently peaks at #62 in the App Store charts, and CloverPit at #4. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*