Verithiathe honest score on any app
Updated July 2026 · real, multi-region App Store reviews
Head-to-head

Gun Sounds on Shake vs Gun Simulator

Gun Sounds on Shake 4.6★ · Free + IAP 40
Winner Gun Simulator
Gun Simulator 4.7★ · Free + IAP 75

Gun Simulator is the better choice for a free gun sound app, offering more realistic features and fewer complaints about locked content compared to Gun Sounds on Shake.

Full reviews: Gun Sounds on Shake · Gun Simulator

Gun Simulator generally provides a more satisfying experience with realistic sounds and flashlight effects, despite frequent ads. Gun Sounds on Shake is heavily criticized for locking most content behind a subscription and having persistent sound issues, making it a less appealing free option.

Head to head

Features and Realism edge: Gun SimulatorR15R43R34R38
Gun Sounds on Shake Gun Sounds on Shake users find the sounds can be realistic R15R43 but many complain about the lack of variety or quality, with some saying sounds are unrealistic or all guns sound the same R34R38. Some users enjoy the shaking feature .
Gun Simulator Gun Simulator is praised for its realistic sounds and the flashlight effect that flashes with each shot R62R65R103. Users also appreciate the variety of guns and the immersive experience . However, some note a lack of animation for firing or reloading .
Ease of Use and Reliability edge: Gun SimulatorR12R28R30R32
Gun Sounds on Shake Many users of Gun Sounds on Shake report significant issues with sound not working, even after adjusting settings or rebooting R12R28R30R32. Some also mention the app getting glitchy or being unable to delete it .
Gun Simulator Gun Simulator users occasionally report issues with the shake-to-shoot feature not working or sound problems . Some users also experienced freezing . However, many find the app easy to use and functional R62.
Price/Value (Free vs. Paid) edge: Gun SimulatorR3R10R16R21
Gun Sounds on Shake Gun Sounds on Shake receives widespread criticism for locking almost all guns and features behind a subscription or IAP R3R10R16R21. Users feel the subscription is too expensive R3 and some were charged without intending to subscribe .
Gun Simulator Gun Simulator is a free app, but users frequently complain about the excessive number of ads R63. Despite the ads, users appreciate having free access to most guns .
Pick Gun Sounds on Shake if

You are looking for a very basic gun sound app and are willing to pay for a subscription to unlock content, or if you specifically enjoy the shake-to-shoot mechanic and don't mind potential sound issues .

Pick Gun Simulator if

You want a free gun simulator with realistic sounds, a working flashlight effect, and a good selection of guns, even if it means enduring frequent ads R62R65R103R104. It's also suitable if you enjoy playing pranks with friends .

Evidence note: Reviews for Gun Sounds on Shake are heavily skewed negative due to the aggressive paywall and sound issues, while Gun Simulator's negative reviews primarily focus on ads, which is a common trade-off for free apps.

Frequently asked

Do these apps have a free tier?
Both Gun Sounds on Shake and Gun Simulator are free to download, but Gun Sounds on Shake locks most features and guns behind a subscription or in-app purchases, while Gun Simulator offers free access to most guns but includes frequent ads R3R10R24R63.
Which app has more realistic gun sounds?
Gun Simulator is generally praised for its realistic sound design and immersive experience, often enhanced by a flashing light effect R62R65R103R104. In contrast, Gun Sounds on Shake receives mixed reviews, with some finding sounds realistic R15R43 but many others calling them unrealistic or repetitive R34R38.
Are there issues with sound not working in these apps?
Yes, Gun Sounds on Shake has numerous reports of users experiencing no sound, even after troubleshooting volume and ringer settings R12R30R32R36. Gun Simulator also has some users reporting sound issues , though less frequently than Gun Sounds on Shake.

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. [R15] Gun Sounds on Shake 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. [R43] Gun Sounds on Shake 5/5 · US Very nice: Real sounding Good guns
  3. [R34] Gun Sounds on Shake 1/5 · US Review: Doesn’t even sound remotely real
  4. [R38] Gun Sounds on Shake 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
  5. [R12] Gun Sounds on Shake 3/5 · US Turn on Ringer!: Only generates sound if ringer is on (vibrate mode off).
  6. [R28] Gun Sounds on Shake 1/5 · US Only works in BT: Awful
  7. [R30] Gun Sounds on Shake 1/5 · US Can’t hear anything: I cannot get it to make a sound
  8. [R32] Gun Sounds on Shake 1/5 · US Gun Sounds: Can’t control the sound to hear it!! The app works okay but no sound!
  9. [R3] Gun Sounds on Shake 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
  10. [R10] Gun Sounds on Shake 1/5 · US Bad: Garbage game needs subscription for everything
  11. [R16] Gun Sounds on Shake 1/5 · US It’s not fun: The big gun isn’t unlocked
  12. [R21] Gun Sounds on Shake 3/5 · GB Thor: needs a lot more guns with out subscriptions
  13. [R24] Gun Sounds on Shake 2/5 · US B: They make you pay You can only look at one gun
  14. [R63] Gun Simulator 3/5 · US Fun but way to many ads: Super fun, but the amount of ads is not even funny
  15. [R62] Gun Simulator 5/5 · US Amazing 5/5: It Is a great app it has lots of guns it’s very realistic and it flashes every time you shoot usig your iPhones back lights it is a great app used it to piss of my dad😂😂
  16. [R65] Gun Simulator 5/5 · US Actually the best one, needs changes though.: PLEASEEE add custom setting like shake sensibility and custom flash settings. Those would make this app so much better. also, give the gun sounds less reverb if you use this inside it’s a lot less realistic audio.
  17. [R103] Gun Simulator 5/5 · US Perfectly Crafted Realism: The sound design is top-notch, the gun visuals are incredibly detailed, and the overall experience is immersive and polished.
  18. [R104] Gun Simulator 5/5 · US Amazing: Honestly, kinda cool, and very fun with the flashlight.
  19. [R36] Gun Sounds on Shake 1/5 · US No sound: No sound

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