# Slimeatory vs Virtual Slime

The clearest difference is rating: Virtual Slime at 4.7 against Slimeatory's 4.3. Virtual Slime also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 71%) and ratings volume (120K vs 15K). Slimeatory's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slimeatory sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Virtual Slime sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Virtual Slime holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Slime has 120K ratings behind it against 15K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Slimeatory's written reviews are positive against 87% of Virtual Slime's.

Slimeatory ships an update weekly, Virtual Slime every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slimeatory | Virtual Slime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slimeatory/id1446656651/reviews) | **[4.7 (120K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-slime/id1472937920/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15K | **120K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.3% of reviews | **86.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 203 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THE NAVALUA FAMILY LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1419542868) | [Cider Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/465180756) |

## What reviewers say

### Slimeatory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slimeatory/id1446656651)

Create and manage your own virtual slime shop. Mix ingredients to make unique slimes, sell them to customers, and trade with friends. Unlock new slimes and expand your colorful shop as you play.

**Highlights:** Create custom slimes, Run a slime shop, Sell slimes to customers, Trade slimes with friends, Unlock new slime types, Expand your shop

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slime pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Slime pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Slime pack 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Slime pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Slime pack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $24.99 | one-time |
| Slime pack 6 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💕 Supportive of YouTubers
- 🎨 Creative slime-making

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow progression and long wait times
- 💰 Expensive upgrades and in-app purchases
- 🌐 Requires internet connection

**Reported bugs**

- Losing progress and land expansions
- Inability to move or rearrange items
- Inconsistent loading and crashing
- Incorrect item/currency display

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize avatar and character
- More ways to earn in-game currency
- Faster machine unlocks and slime creation
- Integration with social features
- Offline mode or reduced internet dependency


### Virtual Slime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-slime/id1472937920)

Experience the most realistic slime simulation with satisfying ASMR sounds. Create, customize, and play with a variety of slimes, unlock new colors and types by selling your creations, and gain followers by recording videos. It's a fun and relaxing way to de-stress.

**Highlights:** Realistic slime simulation, Satisfying ASMR sounds, Customizable slime shapes and decorations, Glow-in-the-dark and crunchy slime types, Virtual slime selling for coins, Record and share slime videos, Gift exchange with friends

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| More Storage | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Mixer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Standard Mixer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Clear Mixer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Mixer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying slime sounds and graphics
- 👍 Variety of slime types and customization options
- 💡 Ability to create and sell virtual slime
- 👍 Relaxing and stress-relieving gameplay
- 👍 Offline playability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for key features
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited free slime options at the start

**Reported bugs**

- Slime decorations sometimes move away from fingers
- Occasional loss of progress and saved slimes
- Sound glitches or echoes during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Ability to mix and create custom slime colors/textures
- Option to sell self-created slimes to customers
- Faster coin earning or free mixer to increase productivity
- Landscape mode support for tablet users
- More decorative options and accessories for slimes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slimeatory free?

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

### Is Virtual Slime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Slimeatory or Virtual Slime?

Virtual Slime is rated higher. Slimeatory averages 4.3 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Virtual Slime averages 4.7 from 120K ratings.

### Do Slimeatory or Virtual Slime have ads?

Both Slimeatory and Virtual Slime show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Slimeatory or Virtual Slime?

Slimeatory ships an update weekly, and Virtual Slime every 2 weeks. Most recently, Slimeatory was updated on September 26, 2026 and Virtual Slime on September 27, 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.*