# Slicing Hero vs Draw Block Gladiator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Draw Block Gladiator at none against Slicing Hero's 3. Slicing Hero's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (43K vs 6.1K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slicing Hero sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Draw Block Gladiator asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Slicing Hero against 4.6 for Draw Block Gladiator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slicing Hero has 43K ratings behind it against 6.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Slicing Hero's written reviews are positive against 77% of Draw Block Gladiator's.

Slicing Hero ships an update every 2 months, Draw Block Gladiator every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slicing Hero | Draw Block Gladiator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slicing-hero-ninja-slice/id1665681064/reviews)** | [4.6 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-block-gladiator/id6739243981/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 6.1K |
| Positive reviews | **80.5% of reviews** | 77.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 313 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ENDERUN BİLİŞİM SANAYİ VE DIŞ TİCARET LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722191020) | [KAYAC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/315952203) |

## 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


### Draw Block Gladiator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-block-gladiator/id6739243981)

Control a gladiator by dragging to move and attack. Battle through waves of enemies to clear your path. Simple controls make for engaging action gameplay.

**Highlights:** Drag to control player, Defeat enemies, Action gameplay, Simple controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Fantastic and fun
- 👍 Awesome graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches that allow players to go out of map
- 🐛 Repetitive mechanics
- 🔋 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches that show a house outside the map
- Map going way out

**Requested features**

- More maps and levels
- Slow motion drawing for attacks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slicing Hero free?

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

### Is Draw Block Gladiator free?

Draw Block Gladiator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Slicing Hero or Draw Block Gladiator?

Slicing Hero is rated higher. Slicing Hero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Draw Block Gladiator averages 4.6 from 6.1K ratings.

### Do Slicing Hero or Draw Block Gladiator have ads?

Draw Block Gladiator shows ads; Slicing Hero does not.

### Which is updated more often, Slicing Hero or Draw Block Gladiator?

Slicing Hero ships an update every 2 months, and Draw Block Gladiator every 3 months. Most recently, Slicing Hero was updated on October 30, 2026 and Draw Block Gladiator on October 30, 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.*