Comparison

Boom Slingers vs THUMB

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

THUMB

Engage in quick, strategic 1v1 battles on a single device. Master swipe controls, charged shots, and timed shields to outmaneuver opponents, either against friends or adaptive AI. Enjoy endlessly replayable matches perfect for on-the-go competition.

Highlights
  • Single-device local multiplayer
  • Adaptive AI opponents
  • Swipe-based controls
  • Charged shot mechanics
  • Timed shield defense
  • Grid-based arena combat
Features
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THUMB-WAR The first sport that fits in your pocket. THUMB-WAR is a fast-paced 1v1 battler built for real-world competition. Two players face each other around a single phone, each controlling their fighter with one thumb. No controllers. No setup. Just hand someone your phone and battle. Charge powerful shots, reflect incoming attacks with perfect timing, dodge across a dynamic arena, and master a cast of unique fighters—each with their own abilities, playstyles, and customizable loadouts. Easy to learn. Deep enough to master. PLAY FACE-TO-FACE Most mobile multiplayer happens on separate screens. THUMB-WAR puts you in the same moment. The eye contact. The trash talk. The rematches. Whether you’re waiting in line, hanging out with friends, or settling a debate, every match takes seconds to start and creates moments you’ll remember. GO SOLO No opponent nearby? Battle increasingly challenging AI opponents, unlock rewards, learn new strategies, and sharpen your skills before your next real-world showdown. Single-player is the perfect way to master the game—and be ready when someone says, “Want to play?” FEATURES • Same-screen local multiplayer built around one device • Fast, skill-based matches • Multiple playable fighters with unique abilities • Charge shots, shields, reflects, status effects, and strategic loadouts • Challenging solo battles against adaptive AI • Unlock rewards and improve your mastery • Designed for quick matches that are endlessly replayable THUMB-WAR is the first chapter of Arcade Earth, an expanding sci-fi universe of games, stories, and unforgettable characters. Turn screen time into face time. Download THUMB-WAR and discover the world’s first pocket sport.

Screenshots

Boom Slingers4 screens
THUMB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: THUMB at 100% against Boom Slingers's 55%. THUMB also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). Boom Slingers's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 22). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and THUMB sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

THUMB 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 22, 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 THUMB's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boom Slingers ships an update every 2 weeks, THUMB every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Boom Slingers versus THUMB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoom SlingersTHUMB
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (2.1K ratings)5.0 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better22
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size177 MB710 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperHyperkaniPlanetary Games LLC

Customer experience

Boom Slingers

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

THUMB

All ratings22 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 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

THUMB

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
2 purchases

THUMB

One-time2
  • BOOM box$0.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Boom Slingers free?
Boom Slingers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is THUMB free?
THUMB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Boom Slingers or THUMB?
THUMB is rated higher. Boom Slingers averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while THUMB averages 5.0 from 22 ratings.
Do Boom Slingers or THUMB have ads?
Neither Boom Slingers nor THUMB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Boom Slingers or THUMB?
Boom Slingers ships an update every 2 weeks, and THUMB every 3 weeks. Most recently, Boom Slingers was updated on October 29, 2026 and THUMB on October 21, 2026.

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