# Sisyphos vs Gumslinger

The clearest difference is rating: Gumslinger at 4.7 against Sisyphos's 4.2. Gumslinger also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 371). Sisyphos's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sisyphos sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Gumslinger sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gumslinger holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gumslinger has 15K ratings behind it against 371, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Sisyphos's written reviews are positive against 76% of Gumslinger's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sisyphos ships an update every 2 months, Gumslinger monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sisyphos | Gumslinger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (371 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sisyphos/id700513505/reviews) | **[4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gumslinger/id1477606785/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 371 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.7% of reviews** | 76.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 304 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Florian Grolig](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479215826) | [Itatake.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/464653469) |

## What reviewers say

### Sisyphos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sisyphos/id700513505)

Experience the Sisyphean task of pushing a rock uphill. This game offers a unique, philosophical challenge that explores themes of futility and perseverance. It's a minimalist yet profound gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Push a rock uphill, Philosophical gameplay, Minimalist design, Humility and ego destruction themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A MODEST OFFERING | $0.99 | one-time |
| A GENEROUS OFFERING | $1.99 | one-time |
| A GENEROUS OFFERING | $2.99 | one-time |
| THE GODS ARE DELIGHTED | $4.99 | one-time |
| THE GODS ARE DELIGHTED | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Captures the essence of the Sisyphus myth
- 🤔 Thought-provoking and meditative gameplay
- 🕰️ Satisfying to pass time
- 🧠 Helps with mental health and coping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🥱 Repetitive and monotonous
- 😩 Extremely frustrating and demoralizing
- 🤯 Rage-inducing at times
- 🤷‍♀️ Unclear purpose or objective

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes
- Unresponsive controls
- Audio issues

**Requested features**

- Endless hill mode
- Character customization options
- Varied landscapes or biomes
- Progression system or achievements


### Gumslinger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gumslinger/id1477606785)

Engage in intense shootouts and skillshot missions in a gummy candy world. Compete in PvP tournaments, challenge friends, and collect unique characters and guns. Experience fun physics and unlock stylish customizations.

**Highlights:** PvP tournaments, Skillshot missions, Quests and rewards, Leaderboards, Soft-body physics, Unlockable guns and skins, Character collection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gun Skin: Fish | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gun skin: Toy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gun Skin: Dark Metal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gun Skin: Golden | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gun Skin: Ray | $1.99 | one-time |
| Splatter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Organs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gun Skin: Toy | $1.99 | one-time |
| PRO Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Metallic Gum | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro - Forever | $5.99 | one-time |
| Can of Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent graphics and animations
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🕰️ Easy to pick up and play
- 🎨 Creative character designs
- ⚖️ Fair progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔫 Unbalanced weapon mechanics
- 🎲 Unfair spawn/cover RNG
- 💰 Paywall for some features
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Lack of true multiplayer

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent bullet registration
- Spawns that put players at a disadvantage
- Weapon selection issues in tournaments
- Crashes and performance problems

**Requested features**

- Add local/online multiplayer
- Implement more game modes
- Allow customization of characters
- Add a level replay/retry option
- Improve weapon balance and progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sisyphos free?

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

### Is Gumslinger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sisyphos or Gumslinger?

Gumslinger is rated higher. Sisyphos averages 4.2 out of 5 from 371 ratings, while Gumslinger averages 4.7 from 15K ratings.

### Do Sisyphos or Gumslinger have ads?

Gumslinger shows ads; Sisyphos does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sisyphos or Gumslinger?

Sisyphos ships an update every 2 months, and Gumslinger monthly. Most recently, Sisyphos was updated on September 21, 2026 and Gumslinger on September 22, 2026.

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