# Shotgun King vs Replicat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Replicat at 91% against Shotgun King's 66%. Replicat also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Shotgun King's advantage is ratings volume (709 vs 19). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Shotgun King costs $6.99 and Replicat $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Replicat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shotgun King has 709 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Shotgun King's written reviews are positive against 91% of Replicat's.

Shotgun King ships an update every 5 days, Replicat daily. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shotgun King | Replicat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (709 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotgun-king/id6744170498/reviews) | **[5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/replicat/id6757693216/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **709** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | #93 |
| Size | 468 MB | 369 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) | [Erabit Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611119800) |

## 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


### Replicat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/replicat/id6757693216)

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

A roguelike deckbuilder where matching cards is just the start. Build your deck, collect powerful items, and bend the rules to create unique strategies and builds in every run. Enjoy adorable cat visuals and jazzy sound effects.

**Highlights:** Strategy-first pair matching gameplay, Deep deckbuilding with cards and curios, Rule-bending mechanics, Diverse builds and replayable runs, 5 distinct card colors, 21 challenging stages

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shotgun King free?

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

### Is Replicat free?

Replicat costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Replicat is rated higher. Shotgun King averages 4.8 out of 5 from 709 ratings, while Replicat averages 5.0 from 19 ratings.

### Do Shotgun King or Replicat have ads?

Neither Shotgun King nor Replicat shows ads.

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

Shotgun King ships an update every 5 days, and Replicat daily. Most recently, Shotgun King was updated on September 25, 2026 and Replicat on September 23, 2026.

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

Shotgun King currently peaks at #62 in the App Store charts, and Replicat at #93. 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.*