# Shotgun King vs Keepsweeper

The clearest difference is price: Keepsweeper at Free against Shotgun King's $6.99. Keepsweeper also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 66%) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). Shotgun King's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (768 vs 39). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Keepsweeper is free to download; Shotgun King costs $6.99 up front. Keepsweeper 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 4.8 for Keepsweeper. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shotgun King has 768 ratings behind it against 39, 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 90% of Keepsweeper's.

Shotgun King ships an update every 5 days, Keepsweeper daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shotgun King | Keepsweeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (768 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotgun-king/id6744170498/reviews) | **[4.8 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keepsweeper/id6814857804/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **768** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | **90.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 468 MB | 37 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) | [Flarup Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790582309) |

## What reviewers say

### Shotgun King

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

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Paid · Puzzle, #88 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


### Keepsweeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keepsweeper/id6814857804)

Engage in strategic kingdom building combined with Minesweeper-style deduction. Uncover tiles, develop your settlement, and explore hidden treasures. Choose from multiple quest paths or compete with friends in multiplayer modes.

**Highlights:** Minesweeper-style tile deduction, Real-time kingdom building, Economic simulation, Multiple quest paths, Offline play, Online multiplayer, Map editor

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shotgun King free?

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

### Is Keepsweeper free?

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

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

Keepsweeper is rated higher. Shotgun King averages 4.8 out of 5 from 768 ratings, while Keepsweeper averages 4.8 from 39 ratings.

### Do Shotgun King or Keepsweeper have ads?

Neither Shotgun King nor Keepsweeper shows ads.

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

Shotgun King ships an update every 5 days, and Keepsweeper daily. Most recently, Shotgun King was updated on October 28, 2026 and Keepsweeper on October 29, 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.*