# Slay the Spire vs CloverPit

The clearest difference is rating: CloverPit at 4.9 against Slay the Spire's 4.3. CloverPit also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (78% vs 61%). Slay the Spire's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Slay the Spire costs $9.99 and CloverPit $6.99 up front. CloverPit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Slay the Spire asks for nothing beyond the download.

CloverPit holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.2K and 6.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Slay the Spire's written reviews are positive against 78% of CloverPit's.

Slay the Spire ships an update every 2 months, CloverPit every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slay the Spire | CloverPit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$6.99** |
| Rating | [4.3 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slay-the-spire/id1491530147/reviews) | **[4.9 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloverpit/id6754894237/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.2K | **6.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.4% of reviews | **78.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | #5 |
| Size | 890 MB | 419 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Balor Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896756778) | [Future Friends Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850799748) |

## What reviewers say

### Slay the Spire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slay-the-spire/id1491530147)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Card, #5 Top Paid · Role Playing, #19 Top Paid · Games, #30 Top Paid, #170 Top Grossing · Card (US App Store)

Build a unique deck of cards to battle through a constantly changing dungeon. Discover powerful relics and encounter bizarre creatures as you climb the Spire. Strategize your card choices to defeat enemies and reach the top.

**Highlights:** Dynamic deck building, Hundreds of cards to discover, Ever-changing Spire layout, Procedurally generated paths, Powerful relics to find, Unique card synergies

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💎 Excellent value
- 🎨 Beautiful art style
- 🔥 Highly replayable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Clunky controls
- 📱 UI not optimized for mobile
- 🔍 Small text and hard to read
- 🔀 No cross-save between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during boss battles
- Inability to end turn
- Glitched card unlocks
- Sync/loading issues
- Audio problems

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Larger text and UI elements
- Improved card selection mechanics
- Cloud save/sync across devices
- 60fps mode for newer devices


### CloverPit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloverpit/id6754894237)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Card, #13 Top Paid · Strategy, #35 Top Paid · Games, #56 Top Paid (US App Store)

Experience a rogue-lite slot machine nightmare where you gamble to pay off debt. Manipulate the odds with prizes and charms to trigger combos and escape a hellish prison. This game features meta-progression, multiple endings, and a sinister tale of addiction.

**Highlights:** Rogue-lite gameplay, Slot machine manipulation, Meta-progression, Multiple endings, Endless Mode, 150+ items and synergies

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unholy Fusion | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slay the Spire free?

Slay the Spire costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CloverPit free?

CloverPit costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Slay the Spire or CloverPit?

CloverPit is rated higher. Slay the Spire averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while CloverPit averages 4.9 from 6.4K ratings.

### Do Slay the Spire or CloverPit have ads?

Neither Slay the Spire nor CloverPit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Slay the Spire or CloverPit?

Slay the Spire ships an update every 2 months, and CloverPit every 2 weeks. Most recently, Slay the Spire was updated on November 3, 2026 and CloverPit on November 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Slay the Spire or CloverPit?

Slay the Spire currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and CloverPit at #5. 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.*