# String Slash vs Gun

The clearest difference is rating: Gun at 5.0 against String Slash's 4.3. Gun also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). String Slash's advantage is ratings volume (157 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. String Slash sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Gun asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gun holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: String Slash has 157 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

String Slash ships an update every 3 weeks, Gun every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | String Slash | Gun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-slash-epic-smash/id6755753659/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-fu-master/id6760157389/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **157** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 165 MB | 509 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Daraz Bridge](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609611880) | [小鹭 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481528710) |

## What reviewers say

### String Slash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-slash-epic-smash/id6755753659)

A fast-paced game where precise timing is key to success. Cut ropes to drop balls and smash enemies, with instant failure for incorrect cuts. Enjoy satisfying action and increasingly clever levels perfect for quick play sessions.

**Highlights:** Precise rope cutting mechanics, Smash enemies with falling balls, Instant failure for wrong cuts, Clever and challenging level designs, Satisfying smash sound effects, Bright and varied environments

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Removes Forced Ads. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Modes and Remove Ads. | $7.99 | one-time |


### Gun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-fu-master/id6760157389)

A casual shooting game where strategic clicks predict bullet trajectories. Aim to hit targets with precise timing and calculation. Master increasingly difficult levels for a rewarding challenge.

**Highlights:** Strategic click-based gameplay, Predictive trajectory mechanics, Satisfying target hits, Gradually increasing difficulty, Brain-burning strategy depth

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is String Slash free?

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

### Is Gun free?

Gun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, String Slash or Gun?

Gun is rated higher. String Slash averages 4.3 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Gun averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do String Slash or Gun have ads?

Both String Slash and Gun show ads.

### Which is updated more often, String Slash or Gun?

String Slash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gun every 5 weeks. Most recently, String Slash was updated on October 28, 2026 and Gun on October 24, 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.*