Slingshot Cowboy vs Grumpy Turtle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Slingshot Cowboy
Launch stones with a laser-equipped slingshot to tip cows and cause mischief. Compete on global leaderboards and enjoy challenging levels with increasing difficulty. Features impressive graphics and sound, with tilt controls for trajectory adjustments.
- Laser-equipped slingshot
- Accelerometer-based aiming
- 6 levels with increasing difficulty
- 3 different game modes
- Power-up gophers
- Bonus stampede rounds
- Global scoreboard
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Ever wanted to tip a cow? Well, this is yer lucky day, partner. With our laser-equipped magic slingshot you can tip all them mad cows as they amble across your screen. Find out just how much mischief you can cause with a slingshot - if you're good that is. But be sure to watch out for stampeding bulls - miss just one and you're history! "I'm having a ton of fun in the timed race mode", GamersInfo "You'll love the visual effects", iPhone-App-Reviews "If you are looking for a game that will bring a good challenge, check out Slingshot Cowboy", CasualGamerChick Slingshot Cowboy offers: - Disney-quality graphics and soundtrack - Accelerometer based aiming - 6 levels with increasing difficulty - 3 different game modes - Power up-carrying Gophers - Bonus Stampede rounds - Laser aiming assistance Controls: Use your finger to pull back on the rubber band and launch stones. The farther back you pull, the farther your stone will fly! Tip: Tilt the iPhone like it is your slingshot handle to change the trajectory and make targets in the back of the field easier to hit! Far away targets are worth the most points. ---------------------------------------- Happy cow-tipping!
Grumpy Turtle
Guide a grumpy turtle through the ocean depths. Avoid various sea creatures and obstacles to progress. Get sent back to your shell if you collide with hazards.
- Tap to swim mechanic
- Avoid sea urchins and fish
- Obstacle avoidance gameplay
- Simple one-touch controls
- Retro-style arcade experience
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Tap to swim grumpy turtle through the sea, watch out for urchins, fish, and other obstacles that will send grumpy turtle back into his shell!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Slingshot Cowboy at 52% against Grumpy Turtle's 0%. Slingshot Cowboy also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (5.0 vs 1.0). Grumpy Turtle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Slingshot Cowboy is free to download; Grumpy Turtle costs $0.99 up front. Slingshot Cowboy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Grumpy Turtle asks for nothing beyond the download.
Slingshot Cowboy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Slingshot Cowboy's written reviews are positive against 0% of Grumpy Turtle's.
Slingshot Cowboy ships an update monthly, Grumpy Turtle every 37 months. The most recent releases landed on July 30, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Slingshot Cowboy | Grumpy Turtle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 37 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #194 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 146 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AppTurn, Inc. | Anthony Hindle |
Customer experience
Slingshot Cowboy
Grumpy Turtle
Bugs and requests
Slingshot Cowboy
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game crashes on launch
- Slingshot controls are inconsistent
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and challenges
- Ability to save progress
- Improved graphics and animations
Grumpy Turtle
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Slingshot Cowboy
- Slingshot Cowboy Plus Features$0.99
Grumpy Turtle
No in-app purchases
Questions
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