# Animation Throwdown vs Super Snail

The clearest difference is update cadence: Animation Throwdown at weekly against Super Snail's every 2 months. Animation Throwdown also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 62%). Super Snail's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Animation Throwdown sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Super Snail sells 28 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Animation Throwdown against 4.7 for Super Snail. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43K and 25K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Animation Throwdown's written reviews are positive against 62% of Super Snail's.

Animation Throwdown ships an update weekly, Super Snail every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Animation Throwdown | Super Snail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animation-throwdown-card-game/id1080816579/reviews)** | [4.7 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-snail/id6445937968/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 25K |
| Positive reviews | **72.2% of reviews** | 61.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #77 | **#64** |
| Size | 369 MB | 2.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kongregate](https://appshunter.io/developer/491569846) | [Qcplay Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1044966397) |

## What reviewers say

### Animation Throwdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animation-throwdown-card-game/id1080816579)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Grossing · Adventure, #125 Top Grossing · Card (US App Store)

Collect cards featuring characters from popular animated shows and battle other players in strategic duels. Build and upgrade your deck, join a guild, and compete in challenges to rise to the top.

**Highlights:** Collect cards from favorite animated shows, Strategic PVP card battles, Build and upgrade your card deck, Join guilds and chat with friends, Conquer story levels and arenas, Weekly challenges and guild wars

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Limited Time Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Gem Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Time Limited Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get it now! Time Limited Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive! Limited Time Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Quest Season Pass | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable mix of cartoon characters
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics
- 💎 Generous free-to-play rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money
- 🤖 Unfair matchmaking against higher-level players
- 🔍 Lack of transparency on drop rates
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Overly aggressive monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when opening the shop
- Tutorial gets stuck on card upgrade screen
- Arena rewards not properly credited

**Requested features**

- Add real-time PvP mode
- Improve guild communication features
- Implement card recycling system
- Reduce research and upgrade times


### Super Snail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-snail/id6445937968)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Grossing · Adventure, #131 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an idle RPG adventure as a snail from the future, tasked with saving the world by defeating Demon Gods. Explore a vast world, collect artifacts, develop your character, and interact with unique beings. Experience modern humor and uncover hidden secrets.

**Highlights:** Idle RPG gameplay, Character development and skill selection, Modern humor and meme references, In-depth character interaction, World exploration with hidden secrets, Collect over 400 real-world artifacts, Unlock hidden scenarios and passive buffs

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unknown Record Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Explore Supply Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Value Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tree Hole II | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snalentines Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Traveler VIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| Training Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Value Pack I | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pumpkin Voucher Pack I | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Gem Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| SSB Pack II | $4.99 | one-time |
| SSB Pack I | $4.99 | one-time |
| ThanQ Value Pack I | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pumpkin Pack I | $4.99 | one-time |
| Space Key Pack I | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gacha Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mirth Pack III | $9.99 | one-time |
| Flower Support | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate | $14.99 | one-time |
| Snalentines Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Rally | $14.99 | one-time |
| ThanQ Gift | $14.99 | one-time |
| Support from Space Researcher | $14.99 | one-time |
| Combat Master | $14.99 | one-time |
| Summer Supplies | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Unique art style and humor
- 🎁 Generous free-to-play model
- 💬 Helpful and friendly community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Lengthy tutorial
- 🤔 Overwhelming number of systems and mechanics
- 💰 Potential pay-to-win elements in events
- 🗨️ Toxic chat behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing save data
- Connectivity issues and crashes
- Incorrect or missing item descriptions

**Requested features**

- Option to skip tutorial
- Ability to hide chat
- More explanations and guidance for new players
- Improved server stability and matchmaking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Animation Throwdown free?

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

### Is Super Snail free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Animation Throwdown or Super Snail?

Animation Throwdown is rated higher. Animation Throwdown averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Super Snail averages 4.7 from 25K ratings.

### Do Animation Throwdown or Super Snail have ads?

Both Animation Throwdown and Super Snail show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Animation Throwdown or Super Snail?

Animation Throwdown ships an update weekly, and Super Snail every 2 months. Most recently, Animation Throwdown was updated on October 29, 2026 and Super Snail on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Animation Throwdown or Super Snail?

Animation Throwdown currently peaks at #77 in the App Store charts, and Super Snail at #64. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*