Bullet'nSurf vs Gauntlet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.)
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Bullet'nSurf | Gauntlet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | koji shimono | Cody Ingram |
Customer experience
Bullet'nSurf
Gauntlet
In-app purchases
Bullet'nSurf
No in-app purchases
Gauntlet
No in-app purchases









