Comparison

Bullet'nSurf vs Gauntlet

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bullet'nSurf

Experience an extreme Japanese-style bullet hell shooter where you shoot and ride on the wave of a return cartridge. Choose from four unique 'Surf Rider' types, each with distinct shooting and combat abilities, and master the exhilarating bullet-back shot system to achieve high scores.

Highlights
  • Japanese-style bullet hell shooting
  • Ride on the wave of a return cartridge
  • Four distinct 'Surf Rider' types
  • Surf Sword for close combat
  • Bullet-back shot system (Bullet Surf)
  • Score magnification via Surf rate
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--------------------------------------- Bullet'nSurf is Japanese style 'bullet hell' shooting game! --------------------------------------- Shoot and ride on the wave of a return cartridge! Extreme bullet hell Japanese style shooting game. BULLET'N SURF ['Surf Rider' of the 4types that can be selected] 01:Wide and Narrow This 'Surf Rider' with high flexibility which changes and fights a wide shot and a concentration shot. 02:FREE STYLE And free shots can be divided into left and right shot Possible to switch the lock shot of front fixing! 03:SWORD MASTER Close combat type range distance is short. Can be used to 'Surf Sword' to open off the barrage! ('Surf Sword' charge by three at a certain time. It can stock up to up to 12.) 04:GOLDEN TWIN TAIL 05:AUTO AIMING * If you tap the weapon button in the lower right of the screen, And switching of the shot, you can use 'Surf Sword'! [Exhilarating new sensory system!] Bullet-back shot 12way might occur if you defeat the enemy! If you defeat the enemy to take further the bullet-back shot ... Bullet-back shot occurs again! (Bullet Surf) It is possible to shoot down enemy aircraft one after another in succession! As you connect the bullet-back shot, Also rise (score magnification) Surf rate, I can aim at a high score! To increase the own machine and earn score, and try to achieve the all clear! (8 Million Every extended setting.)

About

Gauntlet

Tap to turn and dodge a barrage of obstacles in this addictive arcade game. Collect power-ups, compete with friends on leaderboards, and test your reflexes in endless, fast-paced challenges. Perfect for quick gaming sessions.

Highlights
  • One-tap control for quick sessions
  • Dodge rapidly flying spikes
  • Collect helpful and tricky power-ups
  • Compete on global leaderboards
  • Endless, unpredictable gameplay
  • Designed for short gaming bursts
Features
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Simple Yet Addictive Gameplay: Get ready for a game that's easy to learn but hard to master. In Gauntlet, your task is simple – tap to turn and dodge an onslaught of obstacles coming your way. Sounds easy? Think again! One-Tap Control: With intuitive one-tap controls, Gauntlet is perfect for quick gaming sessions. Whether you're on a break or commuting, dive into a world where your quick reflexes reign supreme. Dodge, Survive, Thrive: Each session is a new challenge. Avoid getting hit by rapidly flying spikes and navigate through the unpredictable Gauntlet. How long can you last? Collect Power-Ups: Power-ups are scattered throughout the Gauntlet. Grab them to boost your chances of survival, but be careful – not all are as helpful as they seem. Compete with Friends: Challenge your friends and players around the world. Climb the leaderboards and show off your high scores. Can you become the ultimate Gauntlet champion? Endless Fun: With endless gameplay, no two runs in the Gauntlet are the same. Test your limits and improve your skills with every attempt. Perfect for Quick Gaming: Short on time? No problem! Gauntlet is designed for quick sessions, delivering maximum fun in minimal time.

Screenshots

Bullet'nSurf4 screens
Gauntlet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gauntlet at Free against Bullet'nSurf's $1.99. Gauntlet also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Bullet'nSurf's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Gauntlet is free to download; Bullet'nSurf costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bullet'nSurf against 5.0 for Gauntlet. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Bullet'nSurf's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gauntlet's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Bullet'nSurf versus Gauntlet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBullet'nSurfGauntlet
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkoji shimonoCody Ingram

Customer experience

Bullet'nSurf

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral22.2%
Negative0.0%

Gauntlet

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bullet'nSurf

No in-app purchases

None

Gauntlet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bullet'nSurf free?
Bullet'nSurf costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gauntlet free?
Gauntlet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bullet'nSurf or Gauntlet?
Bullet'nSurf and Gauntlet are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Bullet'nSurf or Gauntlet have ads?
Gauntlet shows ads; Bullet'nSurf does not.

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