# Idle Dot Shooter! vs Shoot Die Repeat

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Dot Shooter! at 4.7 against Shoot Die Repeat's 4.0. Idle Dot Shooter! also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 1.4K) and review sentiment (42% vs 32%). Shoot Die Repeat's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Dot Shooter! sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Shoot Die Repeat sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Dot Shooter! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Dot Shooter! has 15K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Idle Dot Shooter!'s written reviews are positive against 32% of Shoot Die Repeat's.

Idle Dot Shooter! ships an update every 2 weeks, Shoot Die Repeat every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Dot Shooter! | Shoot Die Repeat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-dot-shooter/id6759000921/reviews)** | [4.0 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-die-repeat/id6774321349/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **42.0% of reviews** | 32.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#28** |
| Size | 98 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [INFINITY GAMES, LDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088875165) | [Heseri Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720297696) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Dot Shooter!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-dot-shooter/id6759000921)

Engage in a minimalist idle space shooter where your turret automatically fires at drifting targets. Earn cash by popping dots to invest in various upgrades for your defense, drones, and economy. Progress through new galaxies, unlock powerful abilities, and compete on global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Idle auto-shooting turret, Defence, Drone, and Economy upgrades, Galaxy progression, Big moment abilities, Command Centre stats, Global leaderboard

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocket Cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golden Hunter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offline Commander | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Forced Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Star | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Ad-Free | $5.99 | one-time |
| Touch Powers Master Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


### Shoot Die Repeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-die-repeat/id6774321349)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Free · Action, #28 Top Free · Simulation, #130 Top Grossing · Action, #198 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Engage in chaotic zombie combat with active ragdoll physics. Fight your way through a world filled with mobs and aim to escape the mayhem.

**Highlights:** Zombie combat, Ragdoll physics, Mob fighting, Escape objectives, Action-packed gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gem Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Start Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Dot Shooter! free?

Idle Dot Shooter! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shoot Die Repeat free?

Shoot Die Repeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Dot Shooter! or Shoot Die Repeat?

Idle Dot Shooter! is rated higher. Idle Dot Shooter! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Shoot Die Repeat averages 4.0 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Idle Dot Shooter! or Shoot Die Repeat have ads?

Idle Dot Shooter! shows ads; Shoot Die Repeat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Dot Shooter! or Shoot Die Repeat?

Idle Dot Shooter! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shoot Die Repeat every 9 days. Most recently, Idle Dot Shooter! was updated on October 31, 2026 and Shoot Die Repeat on October 31, 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.*