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Gun Sounds on Shake

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Gun Sounds on Shake is a free app that offers a variety of gun sounds activated by shaking, but many users report significant issues with sound not working, frequent ads, and most content being locked behind a subscription, leading to a recent negative sentiment despite a high lifetime rating.

4.6★ lifetime (10,174) Free + in-app purchases since 2015 by Kunal Verma updated 0.0 mo ago recent negative 26% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Sound Issues Subscription/Paywall Ads & Glitches Fun & Entertainment
5★152
4★24
3★10
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1★58
recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.6★ lifetime average

Gun Sounds on Shake is an application designed to simulate gun sounds, primarily activated by shaking the device. While some users find it fun for pranks and stress relief, a significant portion of recent reviews highlight problems with sound functionality, intrusive ads, and a paywall for most features. The app's lifetime rating is high, but recent feedback indicates a downward trajectory in user satisfaction.

What users like

  • Provides realistic gun sounds for some usersR85R29R55
  • Can be fun for pranks or playing with friendsR1R53R61
  • Offers a variety of gun types, though many are lockedR5R43R37

What users complain about

  • Many users report no sound or issues with sound functionality, even after troubleshootingR56R57R69R71
  • Most guns and features are locked behind a subscription or in-app purchasesR5R10R15R17
  • Users experience frequent and intrusive ads, sometimes getting stuck in themR39R210
  • Some gun sounds are described as unrealistic, glitchy, or cut offR20R58R62R64
  • Difficulty deleting the app or unexpected charges have been reportedR8R2R40
  • The shake-to-shoot mechanic is disliked by some, who prefer a tap optionR5R200

Latest update · v7.1

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

- Improved dark, tinted icons. - Button visibility bug fixes and text improvements.

Recurring themes

Sound Issues negative
A significant number of users report that the app produces no sound, or that sounds are glitchy, unrealistic, or cut off. This issue persists even after troubleshooting steps like adjusting volume, checking ringer settings, or rebooting the phone. The developer's notes do not address sound issues.R56R57R58R59
Subscription/Paywall negative
Many reviewers are frustrated that most guns and features are locked behind a subscription or require in-app purchases. They feel that a simple gun sound app should not require significant payment, or that the pricing is too high.R5R10R15R17
Ads & Glitches negative
Users report frequent, intrusive ads that sometimes make the app unusable or get them stuck. There are also mentions of general glitches and the app loading to unrelated 'donut games'.R39R116R149R210
Fun & Entertainment positive
Despite the issues, a segment of users finds the app fun for pranks, stress relief, or imaginative play. They enjoy the loud sounds and the ability to connect to speakers for a more immersive experience.R1R9R11R13

Who it's for

This app is for users looking for a simple gun sound simulator for pranks or casual play, especially if they are willing to troubleshoot sound issues or pay for a subscription R1R53R70. It is not for users who expect a wide variety of free content, realistic sounds, or an ad-free experience R5R10R58R210.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, particularly concerning sound functionality and subscription requirements, which contrasts with the high lifetime rating. Many positive reviews are short and lack detail, making it harder to gauge their specific satisfaction points beyond general enjoyment. The developer's notes are minor and do not address the core issues raised in recent negative reviews.

Frequently asked

Why is there no sound in the app?
Many users report experiencing no sound, or only vibration, even with device volume up; some suggest checking the physical ringer/silent switch on iPhones, as it can affect this app's sound R56R69R70R78.
Are all gun sounds and features free?
No, most guns and features are locked behind a subscription or require in-app purchases, which is a common complaint among users R5R10R20R23.
Does the app have ads?
Yes, users report frequent and intrusive ads, with some experiencing ads that pop up during gameplay and are difficult to exit R39R210.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R85] 3/5 · US Gun sounds sound real: This isn’t what I was looking for but they sound real. I’m looking for just the clique clique of the shotgun in case somebody walks in to my house.
  2. [R29] 5/5 · US Very nice: Real sounding Good guns
  3. [R55] 5/5 · US The wild west is alive and well: This app is so cool! Especially if you connected to a speaker. Anybody breaking into your house would think you had a gun and would takeoff off
  4. [R1] 5/5 · US Play with a friend: Fun app, especially if your friend has it on their phone.
  5. [R53] 5/5 · US Very good at annoying my friends: If you spam shake it on the mini Gun it’s sooooooo annoying
  6. [R61] 4/5 · US The game is loud: I love how it’s loud perfect for scaring friends 😈 AND ME I pressed it and it’s so loud 😂
  7. [R5] 3/5 · US good, but…: it’s good but almost all guns and features are locked behind subscription. even if you were to make the gun shake to shoot option where you can put light, medium or hard for free then it would be much more enjoyable. also, levels take 1000 sounds to level up once, which i think is way too long. i checked the achievements are only 0.7% of players have even reached level 3. finally, if y
  8. [R43] 5/5 · US Good game but one thing: I think you made a very good game but we should be able to use more real life guns.
  9. [R37] 5/5 · US Lit 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥dope guns as well: Top of the line best gun in the world legendary guns
  10. [R56] 1/5 · US Can’t hear anything: I cannot get it to make a sound
  11. [R57] 1/5 · US Gun Sounds: Can’t control the sound to hear it!! The app works okay but no sound!
  12. [R69] 1/5 · US No sound only vibrates: We tried different volume options, shake on/off, app vibration on/off, rebooting the phone and we don’t hear any sound. My phone was not in silent mode. Ringer volume was turned up all the way. I rebooted after install and that didn’t produce any sound. I disconnected any Bluetooth speakers and that didn’t work either. I would love to know how others are using this on an
  13. [R71] 1/5 · US My bad review: Sound does not play when I tap the gun are move it and it is crap don’t get waste of time
  14. [R10] 1/5 · US Bad: Garbage game needs subscription for everything
  15. [R15] 5/5 · US Good game: I think the game could be a little bit better if there was only no subscription purposes, and you can use every every tool in the game other than that but other than that, it’s really really good love the game I could purchase again
  16. [R17] 1/5 · US It’s not fun: The big gun isn’t unlocked
  17. [R39] 5/5 · US Funny: Very good but there is adds
  18. [R210] 1/5 · GB Terrible but okay: This would be great if they didn’t have adds that pop up while playing which you can’t get out of until it’s over 5 seconds into the stupid add.
  19. [R20] 1/5 · US Not Good: You have to pay a subscription for a gun sound app with just simple sound and when you shoot for to long I gets glitchy.
  20. [R58] 1/5 · US Review: Doesn’t even sound remotely real
  21. [R62] 1/5 · US bad game all the guns are the same sound fool: this game is made by a crack head crazy man and s head
  22. [R64] 1/5 · US ..: You call these gun sounds?! Please get better gun sounds.
  23. [R8] 1/5 · US WORST APP EVER: I CAN’T DELETE THE GAME
  24. [R2] 1/5 · US Didn’t sign up and got charged: I downloaded the app to see pricing and was charged $50
  25. [R40] 5/5 · US Cancel: I would like to cancel this app
  26. [R200] 1/5 · US Change this: Can you please change it off shake because that's dumb if your acting like your playing with somebody you will move and waste your bullets. TAKE SHAKE OFF
  27. [R59] 1/5 · US No sound: No sound
  28. [R116] 1/5 · US Crap: Waste of time. Too many glitches.
  29. [R149] 1/5 · US Don’t get unless you like donut games: Game loads to a donut game you can’t get out of.
  30. [R9] 5/5 · US Very cool: Fun
  31. [R11] 5/5 · US Awesome game: Relaxing
  32. [R13] 5/5 · US Amazing: I play this every day and week you should try it and if you like it you can write a review like this
  33. [R70] 4/5 · US Sounds good: On an iPhone you have to have the manual sound switch to “on” for it to work. You thought that switch was just for alert muting but it actually effects this app too. Not other apps, but this one yes. Once that’s on, sounds good!
  34. [R78] 1/5 · US Volume??: The only reason I bought this was for the sound. How do I get the sound to work? I have an iPhone XR. The volume still doesn’t work. I would like a refund.
  35. [R23] 2/5 · US B: They make you pay You can only look at one gun

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store