# DUAL! vs Gumslinger

The clearest difference is rating: Gumslinger at 4.7 against DUAL!'s 4.1. Gumslinger also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (76% vs 65%). DUAL!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DUAL! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gumslinger has 15K ratings behind it against 2.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of DUAL!'s written reviews are positive against 76% of Gumslinger's.

DUAL! ships an update every 3 months, Gumslinger monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DUAL! | Gumslinger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dual/id918902604/reviews) | **[4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gumslinger/id1477606785/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | **75.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 304 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Seabaa, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/917514294) | [Itatake.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/464653469) |

## What reviewers say

### DUAL!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dual/id918902604)

Engage in local multiplayer fun with friends using your mobile devices. Connect via WiFi or Bluetooth to play competitive or cooperative games by shooting from one screen to another. Enjoy classic duels, team defense, or goal-scoring challenges.

**Highlights:** Local multiplayer over WiFi or Bluetooth, Competitive and cooperative modes, DUEL: Classic standoff, DEFEND: Cooperative defense, DEFLECT: Goal-scoring game, Unlockable color sets, Stats, achievements, and leaderboards

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun
- 👍 Super entertaining and quick to play
- 👍 Great well designed game
- 👍 Amazing!
- 👍 Very creative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity Issues
- 🐛 Doesn't Connect Anymore
- 🐛 can't connect
- 🐛 Pairing doesn't work
- 🐛 Doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Trying to connect is not working with others
- Cannot play with others on the same network
- Restore purchases not working
- Couldn't play in class
- I can't move

**Requested features**

- 💡 Add more game modes
- 💡 Add single player mode
- 💡 Add online multiplayer
- 💡 Add more ships/characters
- 💡 Add joystick controls


### 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 DUAL! free?

DUAL! 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, DUAL! or Gumslinger?

Gumslinger is rated higher. DUAL! averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Gumslinger averages 4.7 from 15K ratings.

### Do DUAL! or Gumslinger have ads?

Gumslinger shows ads; DUAL! does not.

### Which is updated more often, DUAL! or Gumslinger?

DUAL! ships an update every 3 months, and Gumslinger monthly. Most recently, DUAL! was updated on October 23, 2026 and Gumslinger on October 27, 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.*