# Johnny Trigger vs Slicing Hero

The clearest difference is ads: Slicing Hero at none against Johnny Trigger's shown. Slicing Hero also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Johnny Trigger's advantage is ratings volume (739K vs 42K) and chart position (#130 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Johnny Trigger sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Slicing Hero sells 3 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 — 4.8 for Johnny Trigger against 4.7 for Slicing Hero. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Johnny Trigger has 739K ratings behind it against 42K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 80% and 80% positive.

Johnny Trigger ships an update monthly, Slicing Hero every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Johnny Trigger | Slicing Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (739K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/johnny-trigger/id1491328118/reviews)** | [4.7 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slicing-hero-ninja-slice/id1665681064/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **739K** | 42K |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews | **79.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#130** | — |
| Size | 714 MB | 313 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) | [ENDERUN BİLİŞİM SANAYİ VE DIŞ TİCARET LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722191020) |

## What reviewers say

### Johnny Trigger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/johnny-trigger/id1491328118)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Engage in a non-stop platform shooter where you play as a stylish operative taking down a mafia underworld. Utilize physics-based trick shots and a vast arsenal of weapons to eliminate enemies while carefully avoiding hostages. Unlock new rooms and customize your character with stylish skins.

**Highlights:** Thousands of tactical levels, Avoid hitting hostages, Physics-based trick shots, Collect 57 unique weapons, Unlock and customize base rooms, Stylish character skins, Boss battles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP MEMBERSHIP | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Cash Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cash high value pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem high value pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Avenger Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hotshot Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Builder Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lunatic Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth animation and graphics
- 💡 Variety of weapons and skins
- 🤩 Great concept and execution

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🔁 Repetitive and unvaried levels
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🤔 Lack of difficulty progression

**Reported bugs**

- Ads getting stuck and unable to exit
- Aim issues and bullet registration problems
- Game crashing on higher levels
- Inability to claim rewards due to ad issues

**Requested features**

- More unique level designs and enemy types
- Difficulty settings and challenge modes
- Ability to skip ads or pay for ad-free experience
- Story mode and campaign progression
- Custom level creator


### Slicing Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slicing-hero-ninja-slice/id1665681064)

Become a skilled hero wielding a katana in this action-packed game. Master slicing techniques, defeat waves of enemies with fluid combat, and unlock new abilities. Enjoy fast-paced, addictive gameplay with vibrant graphics, playable offline and free to download.

**Highlights:** Intuitive slicing controls, Master new slicing techniques, Unlock new abilities, Fast-paced gameplay, Offline play, Fever Mode, Variety of weapons and heroes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Fever | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 🎨 Good customization options
- 🎮 Unique and fun mechanics
- 🎉 Enjoyable for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Bugs with ad watching
- 🤔 Lack of level variety

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working properly
- Freezing/crashing issues
- Unlocking issues with skins

**Requested features**

- Add more characters and skins
- Implement a blood/gore option
- Introduce more challenging levels
- Improve the ad system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Johnny Trigger free?

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

### Is Slicing Hero free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Johnny Trigger or Slicing Hero?

Johnny Trigger is rated higher. Johnny Trigger averages 4.8 out of 5 from 739K ratings, while Slicing Hero averages 4.7 from 42K ratings.

### Do Johnny Trigger or Slicing Hero have ads?

Johnny Trigger shows ads; Slicing Hero does not.

### Which is updated more often, Johnny Trigger or Slicing Hero?

Johnny Trigger ships an update monthly, and Slicing Hero every 2 months. Most recently, Johnny Trigger was updated on September 26, 2026 and Slicing Hero on September 26, 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.*