Comparison

Boom Slingers vs Grappling Run

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Boom Slingers

Engage in 1v1 physics-based battles against players worldwide. Collect over 40 unique weapons and 70 characters, utilize bullet-time, and compete in weekly events for exclusive prizes. Play with friends on custom maps in this optimized multiplayer game.

Highlights
  • 1v1 physics-based battles
  • Online multiplayer
  • Over 40 unique weapons
  • Collect 70+ characters
  • Bullet-time mechanics
  • Weekly events with prizes
  • Custom maps with friends
Features
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Fight in 1v1 physics-based battles against players around the world! Online multiplayer, over 40 weapons to collect, bullet-time and MORE! - ONLINE MULTIPLAYER! - 40+ UNIQUE WEAPONS to collect! Shoot lasers, throw grenades and hit your foes with the classic baseball bat! - BULLET-TIME AND PHYSICS! - COLLECT 70+ CHARACTERS and build your team with hats and unique characters! - PLAY WITH YOUR FRIENDS in custom maps! - QUICK BATTLES and smooth match making! - WEEKLY EVENTS with exclusive prizes! - MYSTERIES TO UNFOLD! Can you find all the weapons scattered throughout the cosmos? LORE Slingers are small cross-dimensional creatures who discover their universe through epic 1v1 battles. No one knows where they came from, but they will definitely duel until the end of time. TECHNICAL Boom Slingers is optimized and play tested with low-end devices. The game runs on live servers. A good network connection is required to play the game. Boom Slingers is completely free-to-play, but it has an in-app currency to speed up some progressions of the game. The game includes ads, but are not forced to be able to play the game. Leaderboard rank and rankings will reset at the beginning of each month.

About

Grappling Run

Race against time in this fast-paced platformer. Use a grappling gun to swing through perilous environments, overcome obstacles, and reach the finish line as quickly as possible. Unlock stylish skins to personalize your character.

Highlights
  • Grappling gun mechanics
  • Time-based challenges
  • Platforming gameplay
  • Obstacle courses
  • Character skins
  • Fast-paced action
Features
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To move around in the game, you just have to touch with your fingers, a grapple able object. A grapple able object would usually be a piece of grass or a piece of dirt. Then when you touch it, hold it to move around and release when at desired point. Grappling Run is an exhilarating and fast-paces platformed game that challenges you to race against time. Step into the shoes of a fearless adventurer armed with a grappling gun, and embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey through perilous environments filled with thrilling levels and molten lava. Your objective is to complete each level as quickly as possible, using your agility and grappling powers to overcome obstacles and reach the finish line. Swing and sprint with precision, harnessing the power of your grappling gun to propel yourself through the air and finish the level. But remember, time is of the essence! Every second counts as you dash through the intricately designed levels, striving to beat your best time and establish your dominance to your friends. Will you emerge as the ultimate Grapple Master with the fastest completion times? To add a personal touch to your gameplay experience, the game offers a variety of stylish skins for your character. Unlock and choose from a range of unique skins, each with its own distinct appearance and flair. Stand out from the crowd and showcase your individuality as you conquer each level with your stylish skin. Are you ready to embrace the challenge, set new records, and become the ultimate Grapple Master? It's time to unleash your speed, agility, and style in this adrenaline-filled platforming adventure!

Screenshots

Boom Slingers4 screens
Grappling Run3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Grappling Run at 100% against Boom Slingers's 55%. Grappling Run also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 15). Boom Slingers's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Boom Slingers sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Grappling Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grappling Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boom Slingers has 2.1K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Boom Slingers's written reviews are positive against 100% of Grappling Run's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boom Slingers ships an update every 2 weeks, Grappling Run every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Boom Slingers versus Grappling Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoom SlingersGrappling Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (2.1K ratings)5.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better16
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size177 MB74 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperHyperkaniZindan Berwary

Customer experience

Boom Slingers

All ratings2,105 ratings
Positive79.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative15.9%
Written reviews561 reviews
Positive55.1%
Neutral12.3%
Negative32.6%

Grappling Run

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Boom Slingers

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to claim rewards due to sync issues
  • Nuke ability causing crashes
  • Friendly battles not working
  • Forced updates with no new version available

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add 2v2 mode
  • Improve map design and symmetry
  • Implement better card balancing
  • Increase progression rewards and reduce timers

Grappling Run

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Boom Slingers

One-time14
  • Small Gem pack2 variants$0.99
  • Starter pack$1.99
  • Special Offer$1.99
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  • Season pass$2.99
  • Medium Special Offer$2.99
  • Special Offer$2.99
  • Special Offer$3.99
  • Medium Gem pack$4.99
  • Boom Pass$4.99
  • Special Offer$4.99
  • More Gems$5.99
  • Boom Pass Plus$6.99
  • Big Gem pack$9.99
  • So Many Gems$12.99
None

Grappling Run

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boom Slingers free?
Boom Slingers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grappling Run free?
Grappling Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Boom Slingers or Grappling Run?
Grappling Run is rated higher. Boom Slingers averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Grappling Run averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.
Do Boom Slingers or Grappling Run have ads?
Grappling Run shows ads; Boom Slingers does not.
Which is updated more often, Boom Slingers or Grappling Run?
Boom Slingers ships an update every 2 weeks, and Grappling Run every 2 months. Most recently, Boom Slingers was updated on October 27, 2026 and Grappling Run on October 24, 2026.

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