# Slicing Hero vs Elastic Master

The clearest difference is ads: Slicing Hero at none against Elastic Master's shown. Slicing Hero also leads on ratings volume (42K vs 4.3K). Elastic Master's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (97% vs 80%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slicing Hero sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Elastic Master sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Elastic Master holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slicing Hero has 42K ratings behind it against 4.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Slicing Hero's written reviews are positive against 97% of Elastic Master's.

Slicing Hero ships an update every 2 months, Elastic Master every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slicing Hero | Elastic Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slicing-hero-ninja-slice/id1665681064/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elastic-master/id6448656251/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 4.3K |
| Positive reviews | 79.9% of reviews | **96.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 313 MB | 276 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ENDERUN BİLİŞİM SANAYİ VE DIŞ TİCARET LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722191020) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## What reviewers say

### Slicing Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slicing-hero-ninja-slice/id1665681064)

Become a skilled hero wielding a katana in this action-packed game. Master slicing techniques, defeat waves of enemies with fluid combat, and unlock new abilities. Enjoy fast-paced, addictive gameplay with vibrant graphics, playable offline and free to download.

**Highlights:** Intuitive slicing controls, Master new slicing techniques, Unlock new abilities, Fast-paced gameplay, Offline play, Fever Mode, Variety of weapons and heroes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Fever | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 🎨 Good customization options
- 🎮 Unique and fun mechanics
- 🎉 Enjoyable for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Bugs with ad watching
- 🤔 Lack of level variety

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working properly
- Freezing/crashing issues
- Unlocking issues with skins

**Requested features**

- Add more characters and skins
- Implement a blood/gore option
- Introduce more challenging levels
- Improve the ad system


### Elastic Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elastic-master/id6448656251)

Embark on a thrilling adventure to rescue a friend from a villain. Swing your rope through entirely new levels, interact with enemies in novel ways, and overcome challenges to save your companion. This game focuses on the narrative of rescue rather than just combat.

**Highlights:** Rope swinging mechanics, New level designs, Interactive enemy system, Friend rescue narrative, Challenging stages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get 1000 gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 100 gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get 3000 gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + 3000g & 100 gems | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 💡 Interesting storyline
- 🐱 Cute cat character
- 🎨 Good graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads
- 🤔 Questionable review authenticity

**Reported bugs**

- Ads disrupt gameplay experience

**Requested features**

- Reduce the number of ads
- Add an option to remove ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slicing Hero free?

Slicing Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Elastic Master free?

Elastic Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Slicing Hero or Elastic Master?

Elastic Master is rated higher. Slicing Hero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while Elastic Master averages 4.9 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Slicing Hero or Elastic Master have ads?

Elastic Master shows ads; Slicing Hero does not.

### Which is updated more often, Slicing Hero or Elastic Master?

Slicing Hero ships an update every 2 months, and Elastic Master every 2 weeks. Most recently, Slicing Hero was updated on September 27, 2026 and Elastic Master on September 25, 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.*