# Boom Slingers vs THUMB

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boom Slingers | THUMB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boom-slingers/id1507936643/reviews) | **[5.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumb-war/id6476893306/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 177 MB | 710 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Hyperkani](https://appshunter.io/developer/417288239) | [Planetary Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728167276) |

## What reviewers say

### Boom Slingers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boom-slingers/id1507936643)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gem pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Season pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Boom Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| More Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Boom Pass Plus | $6.99 | one-time |
| Big Gem pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| So Many Gems | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 🎨 Cute art style
- 👍 No ads
- 💎 Good progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⚖️ Unbalanced matchmaking and overpowered cards
- 🕰️ Slow progression and limited rewards
- 🔍 Lack of transparency in trophy system

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### THUMB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumb-war/id6476893306)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BOOM box | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*