# MindShot vs Edge Born

The clearest difference is rating: Edge Born at 5.0 against MindShot's 2.3. Edge Born also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 11%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). MindShot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On ads, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

MindShot costs $4.99 and Edge Born $3.99 up front. Edge Born sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. MindShot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Edge Born holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MindShot has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of MindShot's written reviews are positive against 50% of Edge Born's.

MindShot ships an update every 4 months, Edge Born every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MindShot | Edge Born |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [2.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindshot/id6745512926/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edge-born/id6774776233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#199** |
| Size | 97 MB | 396 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mental Vision Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1374289561) | [Unmbox Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836642090) |

## What reviewers say

### MindShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindshot/id6745512926)

An audio-first, first-person combat strategy game designed for visually impaired gamers. It offers immersive 3D audio, gesture controls, and progressive training levels to master various weapons and tactical scenarios.

**Highlights:** Binaural 3D audio immersion, VoiceOver compatible menus, Gesture-based controls, Progressive training levels, 11 training modules, 5 live action scenarios, Advanced weapon mechanics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Edge Born

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edge-born/id6774776233)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Lead a besieged kingdom as a queen, making critical narrative choices that shape the story and its multiple endings. Engage in real-time tactical combat, manage your weapon's health, and defend your borders from invading forces and ancient demons.

**Highlights:** Branching royal narrative with multiple endings, Real-time tactical combat, Directional swing mechanics, Weapon health and degradation system, VoiceOver compatibility

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Warrior Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Camp Raid | $2.99 | one-time |
| Village Loot | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MindShot free?

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

### Is Edge Born free?

Edge Born costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MindShot or Edge Born?

Edge Born is rated higher. MindShot averages 2.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Edge Born averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MindShot or Edge Born have ads?

Neither MindShot nor Edge Born shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MindShot or Edge Born?

MindShot ships an update every 4 months, and Edge Born every 4 days. Most recently, MindShot was updated on September 21, 2026 and Edge Born on September 8, 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.*