# Slime and Machinegun vs SHAPE×HUNTER

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slime and Machinegun at none against SHAPE×HUNTER's 1. Slime and Machinegun also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (266 vs 6). SHAPE×HUNTER's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 76%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SHAPE×HUNTER sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Slime and Machinegun asks for nothing beyond the download.

Slime and Machinegun holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slime and Machinegun has 266 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Slime and Machinegun's written reviews are positive against 100% of SHAPE×HUNTER's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Slime and Machinegun ships an update every 5 days, SHAPE×HUNTER every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slime and Machinegun | SHAPE×HUNTER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slime-and-machinegun/id1658948542/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapehunter/id6446052706/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **266** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Shuhei Toyoda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573187538) | [NISHINO SHUNSUKE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675680927) |

## What reviewers say

### Slime and Machinegun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slime-and-machinegun/id1658948542)

Defend your village's carrot fields from a slime horde using powerful firearms. This action-packed game combines survival and bullet-hell elements for a thrilling experience. Enjoy quick play-throughs with simple one-finger controls.

**Highlights:** Bullet hell combat, Roguelike elements, Arsenal of firearms, Wave-based slime battles, One-finger controls, Quick play-throughs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging gameplay
- ✨ Cute and creative style
- 🎶 Enjoyable sounds and style
- 🚀 Fast-paced action
- 🎮 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

-  intrusive ads
- 🎵 Annoying music
- ✋ Stiff movement controls
- 🐌 Slow responsive controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes occasionally

**Requested features**

- Endless mode
- Boss fight only mode
- Paid ad-free version
- Support for controllers
- Smoother movement controls


### SHAPE×HUNTER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapehunter/id6446052706)

Engage in a simple yet challenging rogue-like action game. Master two distinct weapons, "spears" and "bows," and strategically switch between them. Collect random skills as you defeat monsters to alter your gameplay style and climb the global rankings.

**Highlights:** Simple swipe and tap controls, Dual weapon system (spears and bows), Randomly acquired skills, Monster combat, Global score rankings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 広告非表示＆リトライ無制限 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slime and Machinegun free?

Slime and Machinegun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SHAPE×HUNTER free?

SHAPE×HUNTER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Slime and Machinegun or SHAPE×HUNTER?

Slime and Machinegun is rated higher. Slime and Machinegun averages 4.7 out of 5 from 266 ratings, while SHAPE×HUNTER averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Slime and Machinegun or SHAPE×HUNTER have ads?

Both Slime and Machinegun and SHAPE×HUNTER show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Slime and Machinegun or SHAPE×HUNTER?

Slime and Machinegun ships an update every 5 days, and SHAPE×HUNTER every 3 weeks. Most recently, Slime and Machinegun was updated on October 24, 2026 and SHAPE×HUNTER on October 24, 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.*