# Slime vs Pet Salon .

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slime at none against Pet Salon .'s 2. Slime also leads on ratings volume (5.8K vs 332). Pet Salon .'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 20 months). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pet Salon . sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Slime asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Slime against 4.5 for Pet Salon .. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slime has 5.8K ratings behind it against 332, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Slime's written reviews are positive against 64% of Pet Salon .'s.

Slime ships an update every 20 months, Pet Salon . every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slime | Pet Salon . |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slime-squishy-simulator-games/id1502515243/reviews) | **[4.5 (332 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-salon/id6446248608/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 332 |
| Positive reviews | 52.7% of reviews | **64.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 275 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andre Scheidemantel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534157001) | [Pazu Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/342368710) |

## What reviewers say

### Slime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slime-squishy-simulator-games/id1502515243)

Design, mix, and color your own virtual slimes with fun decorations. Enjoy a realistic squishy experience with stretching and poking. Discover new combinations with every play.

**Highlights:** Design slimes, Mix colors, Add decorations, Realistic motion, Stretch and poke, Step-by-step guide

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Satisfying squishy making
- 🎨 Customizable colors and designs
- 🎉 Fun and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads
- 🤔 Limited options and features
- 😒 Boring after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Ads interfere with gameplay
- Molds not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More color and design options
- Ability to save and share creations
- Additional gameplay modes


### Pet Salon .

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-salon/id6446248608)

Engage in a variety of fun activities at a virtual pet salon. Wash, groom, give manicures, and dress up adorable cats and dogs. This game fosters creativity and imagination in young players.

**Highlights:** Pet grooming and washing, Nail salon mini-game, Extensive dress-up options, Variety of mini-games, Cute animal characters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pazu PLUS monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pazu PLUS monthly | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Good for children
- 👍 Amazing game
- 👍 Love the game
- 👍 Beautiful and fun game

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏰ Annoying time limit
- ⏰ Game stops after a short time
- ⏰ Have to wait a day to play again
- 💰 Nothing is free
- ⏰ Can't enjoy the game due to time limit

**Reported bugs**

- Game asks for free trial repeatedly

**Requested features**

- Remove the time limit
- Add more content and activities
- Make the game free
- Disable the time limit


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slime free?

Slime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pet Salon . free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Slime or Pet Salon .?

Pet Salon . is rated higher. Slime averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Pet Salon . averages 4.5 from 332 ratings.

### Do Slime or Pet Salon . have ads?

Slime shows ads; Pet Salon . does not.

### Which is updated more often, Slime or Pet Salon .?

Slime ships an update every 20 months, and Pet Salon . every 7 months. Most recently, Slime was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pet Salon . on November 3, 2026.

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