The Branch vs Shooting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Branch
Tap to rotate the world and keep a character from falling. Collect gems to unlock new characters and aim for higher scores. A simple yet engaging arcade-style game.
- Rotate the world
- Keep character safe
- Achieve high scores
- Collect gems
- Unlock new characters
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Stay on the branch as long as you can! Tap the screen to rotate the world and keep Mike safe. Get higher scores and collect gems to unlock new characters.
Shooting
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"Load and fire!" Multiple targets are moving in real time. Load the bullets and hit the target! You can increase your concentration and purity. They're going to play games with time limits and scores. Build a sense of achievement and problem-solving skills and courage. There are three maps and a variety of targets for the background. Get the game right now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shooting at none against The Branch's 1. The Branch's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 24 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. The Branch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shooting asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Branch ships an update monthly, Shooting every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Branch | Shooting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (249 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 249 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 24 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ketchapp | BOMSOFT |
Bugs and requests
The Branch
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game crashes on launch
- Ads interrupt gameplay
- Inconsistent branch behavior
Requested features
3 requests- Add more character options
- Improve branch spawning algorithm
- Allow changing direction without purple gems
Shooting
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Branch
- Remove Ads$1.99
Shooting
No in-app purchases
