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Head-to-head

Gun Simulator vs iGun Pro

Gun Simulator 4.7★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner Gun Simulator
iGun Pro 4.7★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 60

Gun Simulator is generally preferred for its realism and prank utility, despite frequent ad interruptions, while iGun Pro struggles with sound issues and perceived paywalls.

Full reviews: Gun Simulator · iGun Pro

Gun Simulator offers a realistic and fun experience for pranks, though users frequently complain about excessive ads. iGun Pro, while praised for realism and nostalgia, faces significant issues with sound functionality and in-app purchase value.

Head to head

Realism & Features edge: Gun SimulatorR2R40R43R44
Gun Simulator Users praise Gun Simulator for its realistic sounds, flashlight effects, and vibration, making it feel like a real gun R2R40R43R44. Some users appreciate the animation, including the Glock . However, some desire more advanced animations like manual reloading and slide action and note that some gun names are made up .
iGun Pro iGun Pro is also lauded for its realism and detailed gun visuals R62. Users enjoy the flashlight feature for added realism . Some appreciate the informational aspects, like gun history . However, there are reports of guns not firing properly or being glitched .
Ease of Use & Reliability tieR50R55R60R1
Gun Simulator Many users find Gun Simulator easy to use and fun for pranks R50R55R60. However, some report significant issues with basic functionality, such as shaking to reload not working R1, the app freezing , or guns not shooting at all . There are also instances of no sound .
iGun Pro iGun Pro users generally find the app enjoyable for roleplay and pranks . However, a recurring and significant problem is the lack of sound for guns R63R67R76R90. Some users also experience guns not firing or reloading correctly and glitches where guns become invisible .
Price/Value (Free vs. Paid) edge: Gun SimulatorR3R7R23R32
Gun Simulator Gun Simulator is a free app, but users frequently complain about an excessive number of ads, which detracts from the experience R3R7R23R32. Some note that despite the ads, there's free access to many guns .
iGun Pro iGun Pro is also free with IAPs, but users express frustration with the cost of gun packs and coins, finding them too expensive . There are complaints about not receiving all purchased guns and losing purchased items after updates . Some feel the game is a 'scam' because all good guns cost money .
Prank/Entertainment Value tieR2R11R17R19
Gun Simulator Gun Simulator is highly praised for its entertainment value, especially for pranking friends and family R2R11R17R19. Users find it satisfying and fun for roleplay .
iGun Pro iGun Pro is also frequently used and enjoyed for pranks and scaring people R62. Users find it fun to play around with .
Pick Gun Simulator if

you want a gun simulator primarily for pranks and don't mind frequent ads, and value realistic flashlight effects and vibrations R2R44R45R50.

Pick iGun Pro if

you are looking for a nostalgic gun simulator experience with some informational content and are willing to navigate potential sound issues and in-app purchases .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of 1-star reviews, often citing core functionality issues like sound not working or guns not firing. Gun Simulator's negative reviews are heavily skewed towards ad frequency, while iGun Pro's negatives focus more on sound problems and perceived unfair IAP practices. The positive reviews for both apps frequently mention their utility for pranks.

Frequently asked

Do these apps have realistic gun sounds and effects?
Yes, both Gun Simulator and iGun Pro are praised by users for their realistic gun sounds, flashlight effects, and vibrations, enhancing the immersive experience R2R43R45R62.
Are there many ads in Gun Simulator?
Yes, Gun Simulator users frequently complain about an excessive number of ads, stating they are 'too many' and 'too frequent,' sometimes covering the entire screen R3R7R23R32.
Does iGun Pro have sound issues?
Yes, multiple iGun Pro users report significant problems with the app's audio, stating that guns don't make noise, sound doesn't work, or there's no volume setting R63R67R76R90.
Can you use these apps for pranks?
Yes, both Gun Simulator and iGun Pro are highly recommended by users for playing pranks on friends and family, with many reviews detailing humorous experiences R2R17R19R37.

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. [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. [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.
  3. [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.
  4. [R44] Gun Simulator 5/5 · US Amazing: Honestly, kinda cool, and very fun with the flashlight.
  5. [R50] Gun Simulator 5/5 · US Fun: Pretty fun game to play pranks on friends like we pull up like we’re ops kind of fun a lot of gun selections and I like how the flashlight flashes every time you shake the phone is pretty cool
  6. [R55] Gun Simulator 5/5 · US Best game ever: Idk why this is so fun I made cardboard guns for my phone and I chase my lil cousin it’s amazing
  7. [R60] Gun Simulator 5/5 · US Love it: Me and I cousin play this app and we love we pretend to shoot each other and I woke him up with the flashing light with the ak-47 weapon
  8. [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
  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. [R11] Gun Simulator 5/5 · US La mejor app de tiros: Perfecta para hacer bromas jugar y muy buenos sonidos
  14. [R17] Gun Simulator 5/5 · US Good game: I used this app to play with my friends and he used a minigun on me, 10/10
  15. [R19] Gun Simulator 5/5 · US ✋😐🤚: I popped my granny and she almost had a heart attack
  16. [R45] Gun Simulator 4/5 · US 🔥🔥🔥🔥: The sound effects and the flash light flickering make it all so realistic there are some ads but they don’t really affect the experience that much
  17. [R62] iGun Pro 5/5 · US GREAT: Very realistic and super fun to prank lol
  18. [R63] iGun Pro 3/5 · US Sound: I love the game so much but the sound on my phone sucks and it just doesn’t work.
  19. [R67] iGun Pro 1/5 · US Audio problem?: A possible audio problem is here, I can’t find a setting that says volume, and the audio for the guns won’t work, please fix if it’s a problem
  20. [R76] iGun Pro 1/5 · US Guns don’t make noise: The guns don’t make any sound effects
  21. [R90] iGun Pro 2/5 · GB Fix it.: So I got this game for a drama camp I’m at and I thought I would use it for a performance. I downloaded the app and tried it out and I was shocked to find that there was no sound. I tried a lot of things to try get the sound to work but it didn’t work. Please can you fix the issue so I can use this in future
  22. [R37] Gun Simulator 5/5 · US Amazing!: This was an amazing app! It scared my family and friends alot, and overall it was so fun! I definitely recommend using. - Noah

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