Boom Slingers vs THUMB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 1v1 physics-based battles
- Online multiplayer
- Over 40 unique weapons
- Collect 70+ characters
- Bullet-time mechanics
- Weekly events with prizes
- Custom maps with friends
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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.
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.
- Single-device local multiplayer
- Adaptive AI opponents
- Swipe-based controls
- Charged shot mechanics
- Timed shield defense
- Grid-based arena combat
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Boom Slingers | THUMB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (2.1K ratings) | 5.0 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | 22 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 177 MB | 710 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Hyperkani | Planetary Games LLC |
Customer experience
Boom Slingers
THUMB
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
Boom Slingers
- 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
THUMB
- BOOM box$0.99
- Remove Ads$3.99









