Report updated Mar 31, 2026
Cannon Shot!
v1.3.48Casual gamers looking for quick, satisfying, and easy-to-pick-up puzzle challenges.
What Is Cannon Shot!?
Launched Oct 18, 2019
Updated Mar 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Manipulate objects to change the trajectory of balls to fill buckets
Progression system allowing players to unlock new cannons, including rare variants
Simple finger-based interaction for moving objects and aiming
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate engaging gameplay, but report excessive ad frequency and lack of ad-free option.”
What Users Love
The game itself is a lot of fun
Great cannon shooting game
Pain Points
There is a VERY LONG AD AFTER EVERY LEVEL!
Play for ten seconds, watch ads for one minute.
This may be the only game that hides the option to spend money to get rid of ads.
Please figure out how to make this a buy option.
High confidence · 99 reviews available
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Highly addictive core gameplay loop
- Simple, accessible one-touch controls
- Massive user base and high brand awareness
Cons
- Over-reliance on aggressive ad frequency
- Lack of a paid 'remove ads' IAP option
- Technical instability during ad transitions
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Introduce a paid ad-free IAP to monetize power users
- Shift to rewarded video ads to improve sentiment
- Expand collection mechanics to boost long-term retention
Market Threats
- High churn rates due to ad fatigue
- Negative store reviews impacting organic acquisition
- Competitors offering less intrusive monetization models
What are the key takeaways?
Cannon Shot! is a frustrating games app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.4/5 rating from 351.1K reviews, it frustrates many users from users. Users particularly appreciate engaging gameplay, though excessive ad frequency remains a common concern.
Best for: Casual gamers looking for quick, satisfying, and easy-to-pick-up puzzle challenges.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
Typical hyper-casual monetization model relying on ad-based revenue and high-volume user acquisition rather than direct IAP subscriptions.
iOS Version
1.3.48
Android Version
1.3.41
Release Date
Oct 18, 2019
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
SayGames LTD