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Gun Simulator vs Gun Sounds on Shake

Gun Simulator 4.7★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner Gun Simulator
Gun Sounds on Shake 4.6★ · Free + IAP 45

Gun Simulator is the better choice for users seeking a more realistic and immersive gun sound experience with fewer paywalls, despite its frequent ads.

Full reviews: Gun Simulator · Gun Sounds on Shake

Gun Simulator offers a more realistic experience with features like flashlight flashes and vibration, and users appreciate its free access to many guns. Gun Sounds on Shake, while having some realistic sounds, is heavily criticized for locking most content behind a subscription and having persistent sound issues.

Head to head

Realism & Immersion edge: Gun SimulatorR2R5R8R9
Gun Simulator Users praise Gun Simulator for its realistic sounds, flashlight flashes with each shot, and vibration, which contribute to an immersive experience, making them feel like they are in a video game R2R8R40R43. Some users, however, note that gun names are sometimes inaccurate or that the sounds could have less reverb R5R9.
Gun Sounds on Shake Gun Sounds on Shake receives mixed reviews regarding realism. Some users find the gun sounds real , while others describe them as unrealistic, like someone coughing, or complain that all guns sound the same . A common complaint is the lack of a flashlight flicker feature .
Features & Content edge: Gun SimulatorR2R5R9R14
Gun Simulator Gun Simulator offers a variety of guns and features like shake-to-shoot, flashlight, and vibration R2R5R9R14. Users appreciate the free access to many guns . Some users request custom settings for shake sensitivity and flash, as well as more detailed animations for firing and reloading R5.
Gun Sounds on Shake Gun Sounds on Shake is criticized for locking almost all guns and features behind a subscription . Users desire more free guns and features like adjustable shake sensitivity . The app also has a leveling system, but users find it too slow to progress .
Ease of Use & Reliability edge: Gun SimulatorR1R2R11R13
Gun Simulator Many users report issues with Gun Simulator, including the shake-to-shoot feature not working, the app freezing, or a complete lack of sound R1R13R14R16. However, other users find it works perfectly and is easy to use R2R11.
Gun Sounds on Shake Gun Sounds on Shake has significant reliability issues, particularly with sound not working for many users, even after troubleshooting . Some users also report the app getting glitchy with prolonged use . Additionally, one user reported being charged $50 without signing up .
Price & Value edge: Gun SimulatorR3R7R23R32
Gun Simulator Gun Simulator is a free app with in-app purchases, but users frequently complain about the excessive number of ads R3R7R23R32. Despite the ads, users appreciate that many guns are freely accessible .
Gun Sounds on Shake Gun Sounds on Shake is a free app with in-app purchases, but users are highly critical of its monetization strategy, stating that almost all guns and features are locked behind a subscription . Users feel the subscription is too expensive for what the app offers .
Pick Gun Simulator if

You want a gun simulator with realistic sounds, flashlight effects, and vibration, and don't mind frequent ads for free access to most content R2R8R40R43.

Pick Gun Sounds on Shake if

You are looking for a very simple gun sound app and are willing to pay a subscription to unlock most features, assuming the sound issues are resolved .

Evidence note: Reviews for Gun Sounds on Shake are heavily skewed negative due to subscription requirements and sound issues, making it difficult to find positive feedback on core features beyond simple enjoyment.

Frequently asked

Do these apps have realistic gun sounds?
Gun Simulator is frequently praised for its realistic sound design and immersive effects like flashlight flashes and vibration R2R8R40R43. Gun Sounds on Shake has mixed reviews, with some users finding its sounds realistic while others describe them as unrealistic or repetitive .
Are there many ads or subscriptions in these apps?
Gun Simulator is free but users frequently complain about too many ads R3R7R23R32. Gun Sounds on Shake is free to download but locks almost all guns and features behind a paid subscription, which many users find expensive and frustrating .
Do these apps work reliably?
Gun Simulator has some reports of the shake feature not working, the app freezing, or a complete lack of sound for some users R1R13R16R20. Gun Sounds on Shake has widespread and persistent issues with sound not working at all for many users, even after troubleshooting, and some report glitchiness with prolonged use .

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] 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😂😂
  2. [R5] 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.
  3. [R8] Gun Simulator 5/5 · US I’m in a video game: This game is so satisfying. It is like I am in call of duty or rainbow six siege or something like that. But it’s on my phone, which is probably the best part.
  4. [R9] Gun Simulator 3/5 · US Good and bad: This game is realistic because when I shoot the iPhone light flashes but they make up random names like the ak47 was named red tiger😒
  5. [R14] Gun Simulator 4/5 · US vibration: are the machine guns supposed to not work when u rapidly shake ur phone up and down or is that my phone, overall great game
  6. [R1] Gun Simulator 1/5 · US sucks: so it said swipe to reload and that and I did that, but once it said shake, I shake it like three times and nothing happened dude this game is like one of the worst games in the whole entire world because every time you shake it, it doesn’t even work
  7. [R11] Gun Simulator 5/5 · US La mejor app de tiros: Perfecta para hacer bromas jugar y muy buenos sonidos
  8. [R13] Gun Simulator 1/5 · US It doesn’t work: This app doesn’t allow me to shoot it doesn’t work but it does work for my brother do I find it irritating
  9. [R3] Gun Simulator 3/5 · US Fun but way to many ads: Super fun, but the amount of ads is not even funny
  10. [R7] Gun Simulator 1/5 · US Too many ads: Simply too many ads too frequently.
  11. [R23] Gun Simulator 5/5 · US Great but: I really think this would be better if there was less ads and infantry rifles
  12. [R32] Gun Simulator 1/5 · US Ads..: It’d be better if there wasn’t a giant ad covering the entire top of the screen. Uninstalled immediately after seeing this.
  13. [R40] Gun Simulator 5/5 · US Favorite game: This game is so good. Feels like you’re shooting a real gun but you’re not.
  14. [R43] 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.
  15. [R16] Gun Simulator 1/5 · US Doesn’t work: Doesn’t work
  16. [R20] Gun Simulator 1/5 · US Sound: The light flashes and it vibrates BUT ABSOLUTELY ZERO SOUNDS!!!

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