# Shotgun King vs Payroll Dice

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Shotgun King at 709 against Payroll Dice's 5. Payroll Dice's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (80% vs 66%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Payroll Dice 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 5, 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 80% of Payroll Dice's.

Shotgun King ships an update every 5 days, Payroll Dice every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shotgun King | Payroll Dice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (709 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotgun-king/id6744170498/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payroll-dice/id6760189922/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **709** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | #162 |
| Size | 468 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) | [George Timms](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704980224) |

## 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


### Payroll Dice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payroll-dice/id6760189922)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

Strategically manipulate dice rolls to score points and pay off debts. Build unique dice combinations with new faces and synergies to overcome challenges. Face a loan shark in boss rounds with random modifiers and test your skills in an endless mode.

**Highlights:** Strategic dice manipulation, Dice face customization, Synergy crafting, Boss rounds with modifiers, Unlockable dice sets, Endless mode, Bite-sized runs

**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 Payroll Dice free?

Payroll Dice costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shotgun King or Payroll Dice?

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

### Do Shotgun King or Payroll Dice have ads?

Neither Shotgun King nor Payroll Dice shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shotgun King or Payroll Dice?

Shotgun King ships an update every 5 days, and Payroll Dice every 4 days. Most recently, Shotgun King was updated on September 25, 2026 and Payroll Dice on September 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Shotgun King or Payroll Dice?

Shotgun King currently peaks at #62 in the App Store charts, and Payroll Dice at #162. 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.*