# Boom Slingers vs Ember Realms

The clearest difference is rating: Ember Realms at 5.0 against Boom Slingers's 4.2. Ember Realms also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). Boom Slingers's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Ember Realms 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Boom Slingers ships an update every 2 weeks, Ember Realms daily. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boom Slingers | Ember Realms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boom-slingers/id1507936643/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ember-realms-tower-conquest/id6812901072/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 177 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hyperkani](https://appshunter.io/developer/417288239) | [DANIEL IMAD BIROUTY](https://appshunter.io/developer/6812901074) |

## 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


### Ember Realms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ember-realms-tower-conquest/id6812901072)

Engage in single-player real-time strategy, commanding troops and spells to conquer enemy towers. Choose from distinct factions, build powerful spell combinations, and explore a campaign across diverse landscapes. Test your skills in increasingly challenging randomized realms.

**Highlights:** Real-time strategy gameplay, Multiple playable factions, Customizable spell combinations, 15-level campaign mode, Endless randomized conquest mode, Offline play support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boom Slingers free?

Boom Slingers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ember Realms free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boom Slingers or Ember Realms?

Ember Realms is rated higher. Boom Slingers averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Ember Realms averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Boom Slingers or Ember Realms have ads?

Neither Boom Slingers nor Ember Realms shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boom Slingers or Ember Realms?

Boom Slingers ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ember Realms daily. Most recently, Boom Slingers was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ember Realms on October 29, 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.*