# Bullet'nSurf vs Chromabeam

The clearest difference is price: Chromabeam at Free against Bullet'nSurf's $1.99. Bullet'nSurf's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Chromabeam is free to download; Bullet'nSurf costs $1.99 up front. Chromabeam sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Bullet'nSurf asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bullet'nSurf against 5.0 for Chromabeam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bullet'nSurf has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bullet'nSurf ships an update every 4 months, Chromabeam every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bullet'nSurf | Chromabeam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bulletnsurf/id727740379/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromabeam/id6745461241/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 82 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [koji shimono](https://appshunter.io/developer/727740382) | [Tiny Static LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812346399) |

## What reviewers say

### Bullet'nSurf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bulletnsurf/id727740379)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Chromabeam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromabeam/id6745461241)

Solve light beam puzzles across 75 levels by strategically placing reflectors and colored stones. Enjoy a relaxed gameplay experience with no time limits and no ads. Hints are available for purchase, with free hints included to help you progress.

**Highlights:** 75 puzzle levels, Reflector and Chromastone mechanics, No time limits, No ads, Optional hint purchases, Help section with tips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chromabeam: 3 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chromabeam: 18 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 40 Hint Stones for any level | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chromabeam: 200 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chromabeam Primary Levels Pack | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bullet'nSurf free?

Bullet'nSurf costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Chromabeam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bullet'nSurf or Chromabeam?

Bullet'nSurf and Chromabeam are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Bullet'nSurf or Chromabeam have ads?

Neither Bullet'nSurf nor Chromabeam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bullet'nSurf or Chromabeam?

Bullet'nSurf ships an update every 4 months, and Chromabeam every 2 months. Most recently, Bullet'nSurf was updated on November 6, 2026 and Chromabeam on October 30, 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.*