# Hyper Swiper vs Metal Gun

The clearest difference is rating: Metal Gun at 5.0 against Hyper Swiper's 3.9. Metal Gun also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Hyper Swiper's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (37 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hyper Swiper sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Metal Gun sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Metal Gun holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hyper Swiper has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hyper Swiper ships an update every 2 months, Metal Gun every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hyper Swiper | Metal Gun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyper-swiper/id993656598/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metal-gun/id6741363313/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Happymagenta UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105393733) | [Nguyen Thai Bao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793922484) |

## What reviewers say

### Hyper Swiper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyper-swiper/id993656598)

Embark on an idle RPG adventure across the galaxy. Swipe to battle alien invaders, explore new planets, and collect powerful weapons and treasures. Upgrade your arsenal to become the ultimate hero.

**Highlights:** Idle RPG gameplay, Swipe to attack monsters, Explore new planets, Unlock and upgrade weapons, Collect gold and treasures, Defeat epic bosses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fistful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


### Metal Gun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metal-gun/id6741363313)

Engage in an explosive warfront experience, commanding heroes and vehicles against relentless enemies. Battle through intense campaign stages, deploy tactical vehicles, and recruit unique warriors with special abilities. Strengthen your heroes and push through higher stages with an upgrade system.

**Highlights:** Campaign Mode with bosses, Tactical vehicle deployment, Diverse combat arenas, Unique heroes with special abilities, Hero upgrade system, Daily rewards and achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shop Gem 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shop Coin 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shop Gem 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shop Gem 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Shop Coin 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Shop Gem 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Shop Coin 3 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Shop Gem 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Shop Gem 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hyper Swiper free?

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

### Is Metal Gun free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hyper Swiper or Metal Gun?

Metal Gun is rated higher. Hyper Swiper averages 3.9 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Metal Gun averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hyper Swiper or Metal Gun have ads?

Metal Gun shows ads; Hyper Swiper does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hyper Swiper or Metal Gun?

Hyper Swiper ships an update every 2 months, and Metal Gun every 3 days. Most recently, Hyper Swiper was updated on November 1, 2026 and Metal Gun 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.*