# Shot The Number vs dead air

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: dead air at none against Shot The Number's 13. dead air also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). Shot The Number's advantage is ratings volume (51 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shot The Number sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. dead air asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Shot The Number against 5.0 for dead air. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot The Number has 51 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Shot The Number ships an update monthly, dead air daily. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot The Number | dead air |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-the-number/id6758372801/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-air-learn-morse-code/id6804320665/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **51** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 164 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUPERBOX. Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165756567) | [digital gangster enterprises, llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794616954) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot The Number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-the-number/id6758372801)

Engage in a 3D merge puzzle shooter where you tap, aim, and shoot number blocks to combine identical numbers and achieve high scores. Compete on global leaderboards and unlock pixel art collections with earned currency.

**Highlights:** 3D number merge puzzle gameplay, Shoot-style controls with physics, Global leaderboard competition, Pixel art collection mode, Strategic boosters, Offline play support

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Chest | $2.99 | one-time |
| Revive Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special 12 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Standard Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Prime Package | $39.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Package | $79.99 | one-time |
| Prestige Package | $99.99 | one-time |


### dead air

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-air-learn-morse-code/id6804320665)

Learn Morse code through interactive drills and a unique combat game. Master sending and copying characters with adjustable speed and pitch. Progress through lessons and unlock achievements in this offline, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Morse code drills using the Koch method, Sending and copying skill practice, Combat-themed game progression, Adjustable speed (5-25 WPM) and pitch, Endless practice mode, 58 achievements, In-app field manual

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shot The Number free?

Shot The Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is dead air free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shot The Number or dead air?

dead air is rated higher. Shot The Number averages 4.9 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while dead air averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Shot The Number or dead air have ads?

Shot The Number shows ads; dead air does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shot The Number or dead air?

Shot The Number ships an update monthly, and dead air daily. Most recently, Shot The Number was updated on October 13, 2026 and dead air on October 5, 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.*