# Grumpy Turtle vs Shantae and the Seven Sirens

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shantae and the Seven Sirens at 47% against Grumpy Turtle's 0%. Shantae and the Seven Sirens also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.4 vs 1.0). Grumpy Turtle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#143 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Shantae and the Seven Sirens is free to download; Grumpy Turtle costs $0.99 up front. Shantae and the Seven Sirens sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $13.99 per month. Grumpy Turtle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shantae and the Seven Sirens holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shantae and the Seven Sirens has 91 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Grumpy Turtle's written reviews are positive against 47% of Shantae and the Seven Sirens's.

Grumpy Turtle ships an update every 37 months, Shantae and the Seven Sirens every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grumpy Turtle | Shantae and the Seven Sirens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grumpy-turtle/id1241700156/reviews) | **[4.4 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shantae-and-the-seven-sirens/id6630394190/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **91** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **47.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#143** | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 2.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Hindle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057765652) | [Crunchyroll, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/329913457) |

## What reviewers say

### Grumpy Turtle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grumpy-turtle/id1241700156)

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Guide a grumpy turtle through the ocean depths. Avoid various sea creatures and obstacles to progress. Get sent back to your shell if you collide with hazards.

**Highlights:** Tap to swim mechanic, Avoid sea urchins and fish, Obstacle avoidance gameplay, Simple one-touch controls, Retro-style arcade experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shantae and the Seven Sirens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shantae-and-the-seven-sirens/id6630394190)

Embark on a magical action-adventure as a half-genie hero exploring a vast sunken city. Utilize new Fusion Magic abilities, befriend other half-genies, and battle the Seven Sirens in this thrilling quest filled with danger and discovery.

**Highlights:** Fusion Magic abilities, Explore interconnected world, Belly dance mechanics, Collect and power up with Monster Cards, Minigames and secrets, Animated TV-style cutscenes

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mega Fan  Monthly | $13.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grumpy Turtle free?

Grumpy Turtle costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shantae and the Seven Sirens free?

Shantae and the Seven Sirens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Grumpy Turtle or Shantae and the Seven Sirens?

Shantae and the Seven Sirens is rated higher. Grumpy Turtle averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Shantae and the Seven Sirens averages 4.4 from 91 ratings.

### Do Grumpy Turtle or Shantae and the Seven Sirens have ads?

Neither Grumpy Turtle nor Shantae and the Seven Sirens shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grumpy Turtle or Shantae and the Seven Sirens?

Grumpy Turtle ships an update every 37 months, and Shantae and the Seven Sirens every 3 months. Most recently, Grumpy Turtle was updated on November 11, 2026 and Shantae and the Seven Sirens on November 3, 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.*