# Slingo Blast vs Alea

The clearest difference is rating: Alea at 5.0 against Slingo Blast's 3.4. Alea also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Slingo Blast's advantage is ratings volume (89 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slingo Blast sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Alea sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Alea holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slingo Blast has 89 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Slingo Blast ships an update every 3 weeks, Alea every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slingo Blast | Alea |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slingo-blast/id1042758751/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alea-dice-score-tracker/id6758957101/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 424 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blastworks Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/580496737) | [Seb Dancer-Michel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875974456) |

## What reviewers say

### Slingo Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slingo-blast/id1042758751)

Experience the thrill of bingo with a fast-paced, modern twist in this social puzzle game. Compete in real-time multiplayer matches, clear numbers on a 5x5 grid, and use explosive power-ups to boost your score and climb global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Real-time multiplayer matches, 5x5 grid number clearing, Explosive power-ups, Global leaderboards, Unlock achievements and rewards, Daily, weekly, and global rankings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New User Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Contender Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Player Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1,500 Ringos | $4.99 | one-time |
| Challenger Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Player Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 5000 Ringos | $18.99 | one-time |
| Power Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 15,000 Ringos | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay
- ⚡ Fast-paced 2-minute games
- 👥 Multiplayer competitive features
- 🎯 Power-ups and strategic elements
- 🏆 Challenging and mind-stimulating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- 🔐 Mandatory account/login requirements
- 💰 Aggressive monetization model
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 📱 Graphics not optimized for screen size

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during gameplay
- Login screen freezes and infinite processing
- Facebook authentication errors
- Graphics cut off or not fitting screen properly
- Spin button requires multiple taps to function

**Requested features**

- Ad-free premium version option
- Ability to play without account creation
- Improved coin earning rates
- Mini-games for extra prizes
- Real-time multiplayer chat feature


### Alea

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alea-dice-score-tracker/id6758957101)

Effortlessly track scores for dice games like Yahtzee and Yatzy. Quickly enter results, view player rankings, and share game summaries without needing an account. Works offline and supports multiple rule sets.

**Highlights:** Automated score tracking, Multiple rule sets (Yams, Yahtzee, Yatzy), Instant final rankings, Share results via QR code or link, Offline functionality, Dark mode support, Undo mistakes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alea Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slingo Blast free?

Slingo Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Alea free?

Alea is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Slingo Blast or Alea?

Alea is rated higher. Slingo Blast averages 3.4 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Alea averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Slingo Blast or Alea have ads?

Slingo Blast shows ads; Alea does not.

### Which is updated more often, Slingo Blast or Alea?

Slingo Blast ships an update every 3 weeks, and Alea every 4 days. Most recently, Slingo Blast was updated on November 4, 2026 and Alea on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*