# SLASH HERO vs Re

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SLASH HERO at none against Re's 6. Re's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 12 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Re sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. SLASH HERO asks for nothing beyond the download.

Re holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Re has 513 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of SLASH HERO's written reviews are positive against 82% of Re's.

SLASH HERO ships an update every 12 months, Re every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SLASH HERO | Re |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slash-hero/id1046560935/reviews) | **[4.7 (513 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reend/id6474605910/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **513** |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rebuild Games LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/965318228) | [PONIX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071402258) |

## What reviewers say

### SLASH HERO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slash-hero/id1046560935)

Engage in exhilarating action RPG gameplay with a focus on slashing enemies. Grow your character through story progression, equipment, and skill synthesis. Enjoy a short, replayable adventure with randomized elements and a compelling dragon-themed story.

**Highlights:** Exhilarating slash action combat, Character status growth, Equipment and skill customization, Randomized adventure elements, Short, replayable gameplay sessions, Skill synthesis for enhanced abilities

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Re

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reend/id6474605910)

Experience a nostalgic, top-down solo RPG reminiscent of classic MMOs. Level up, reincarnate, collect ingredients, upgrade gear, and recruit pets to build your character. Enjoy a deep system with simple controls for a laid-back gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Leveling and Reincarnation, Stat Point Assignment, Ingredient Collection, Equipment Upgrading, Pet Recruitment (including bosses), Arena Battles

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| crystal 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| crystal 55 | $4.99 | one-time |
| crystal 180 | $14.99 | one-time |
| crystal 500 | $29.99 | one-time |
| crystal 1200 | $59.99 | one-time |
| crystal 3000 | $118.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique leveling system
- 👍 Engaging pet systems
- 👍 Endless progression
- 👍 Simple yet fun gameplay
- 👍 Retro-style graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lost progress/data issues
- 🐛 Unclear progression and lack of direction
- 🔒 Difficulty contacting developer
- 🔒 Unavailable features in global version
- 🔋 Grindy gameplay can be tedious

**Reported bugs**

- Golem boss not respawning properly
- Upgrade materials not working as intended
- Permanent loading screen issue
- Inconsistent drop rates for certain items

**Requested features**

- Add map or guide to help progression
- Implement save/load system
- Provide option to remove ads
- Allow customization of pet formation while adventuring
- Add ability to contact developer for support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SLASH HERO free?

SLASH HERO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Re free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SLASH HERO or Re?

Re is rated higher. SLASH HERO averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Re averages 4.7 from 513 ratings.

### Do SLASH HERO or Re have ads?

Both SLASH HERO and Re show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SLASH HERO or Re?

SLASH HERO ships an update every 12 months, and Re every 10 days. Most recently, SLASH HERO was updated on October 23, 2026 and Re on October 24, 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.*