# Shoot The Moon vs Bacon Escape 2

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bacon Escape 2 at every 9 days against Shoot The Moon's every 3 months. Bacon Escape 2 also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Shoot The Moon's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 73%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shoot The Moon sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Bacon Escape 2 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Shoot The Moon against 4.7 for Bacon Escape 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.3K and 5.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Shoot The Moon's written reviews are positive against 73% of Bacon Escape 2's.

Shoot The Moon ships an update every 3 months, Bacon Escape 2 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shoot The Moon | Bacon Escape 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-the-moon/id809390893/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bacon-escape-2/id1409679286/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.3K | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.6% of reviews** | 73.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shaun Coleman](https://appshunter.io/developer/603529005) | [Illusion Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/297694604) |

## What reviewers say

### Shoot The Moon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-the-moon/id809390893)

Launch rockets to annoy a singing moon in this arcade game. Balance risk and reward for higher scores, earn bonuses, and unlock costumes. Features two game modes for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Rocket launching gameplay, Risk vs. reward scoring, Goal milestones and bonuses, Unlockable costumes, Classic Mode, Sixty Second Challenge

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Pop-up Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get All Costumes & Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and charming animations
- 🎶 Catchy background music
- 🕹️ Addictive and challenging
- 🎉 Nostalgic and brings back memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty ramps up quickly
- 🕰️ Can be frustratingly hard at times
- 🤖 Some bugs and glitches reported
- 🔊 Repetitive background music

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing score and moon
- Graphical issues with certain skins
- Inconsistent response to user inputs

**Requested features**

- More game modes and challenges
- Ability to create custom moons
- Additional songs and soundtracks
- Widescreen mode support
- Endless/high score mode


### Bacon Escape 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bacon-escape-2/id1409679286)

Guide a stranded piggy on a quest to collect stars and repair its spaceship. Dodge dangerous obstacles and use unique characters and vehicles across varied landscapes. Enjoy challenging gameplay with simple controls.

**Highlights:** One-touch controls, Unlockable characters and vehicles, Varied levels and landscapes, Collect stars and apples, Challenging obstacle courses, Immersive environments

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Apples | $1.99 | one-time |
| Epic Chest | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Apples | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Apples | $8.99 | one-time |
| Mega Apples | $16.99 | one-time |
| Giga Apples | $42.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and creative visuals
- 🐷 Lovable characters
- 🔓 Generous free-to-play model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of direction/tutorials
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 🔋 High device heating issues
- 📺 Excessive/intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent level difficulty
- Inability to collect all items

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds
- Level editor/creator
- Ability to purchase ad-free version
- Improved physics and controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shoot The Moon free?

Shoot The Moon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bacon Escape 2 free?

Bacon Escape 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shoot The Moon or Bacon Escape 2?

Bacon Escape 2 is rated higher. Shoot The Moon averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Bacon Escape 2 averages 4.7 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do Shoot The Moon or Bacon Escape 2 have ads?

Both Shoot The Moon and Bacon Escape 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shoot The Moon or Bacon Escape 2?

Shoot The Moon ships an update every 3 months, and Bacon Escape 2 every 9 days. Most recently, Shoot The Moon was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bacon Escape 2 on October 25, 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.*