Comparison

Slingshot Cowboy vs NetHack

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Laser-equipped slingshot
  • Accelerometer-based aiming
  • 6 levels with increasing difficulty
  • 3 different game modes
  • Power-up gophers
  • Bonus stampede rounds
  • Global scoreboard
Features
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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!

About

NetHack

Embark on a legendary dungeon-crawling adventure with this classic roguelike game. Explore vast levels, battle monsters, and uncover hidden secrets. Enjoy a faithful port with modern touch controls and graphical options.

Highlights
  • ASCII or graphics mode
  • Touch-based movement and commands
  • Gesture-based command system
  • Pinch-to-zoom graphics
  • Faithful NetHack experience
  • Multiple tile sets
Features
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One of the deepest, richest gameplay found in any game on any platform, NetHack is a cult classic since its release in 1987, and has since spawned many descendants (including Diablo). gandreas software now presents this classic for the iPhone/iPod Touch: - Playable in either "ASCII" mode, or graphics mode (just rotate the device to switch) - Obscure keyboard commands replaced with a simple taps for movement, or a handy command picker. - Commands can also be activated by a unique gesture based command - want to search for a secret door? Swipe across the top of the play area (all the gestures are shown on the command picker for easy reference) - Graphics can be zoomed in/out via pinch - Completely faithful NetHack experience (all the levels, monsters, potions, scrolls, etc...) - iPhone UI - standard scrolling lists, pickers, etc... - Multiple tiles sets, from the classic to the sublime - Never see a keyboard unless you are doing something like typing in a name! Can you retrieve the Amulet of Yendor and return to the surface?

Screenshots

Slingshot Cowboy4 screens
NetHack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Slingshot Cowboy at 5.0 against NetHack's 2.8. Slingshot Cowboy also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 25%). NetHack's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1K vs 1). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Slingshot Cowboy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NetHack asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Slingshot Cowboy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetHack has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Slingshot Cowboy's written reviews are positive against 25% of NetHack's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Slingshot Cowboy versus NetHack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlingshot CowboyNetHack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.8 (1K ratings)
Positive reviews52.3% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.02.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB6 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperAppTurn, Inc.gandreas software

Customer experience

Slingshot Cowboy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews417 reviews
Positive52.3%
Neutral10.1%
Negative37.6%

NetHack

All ratings1,005 ratings
Positive34.9%
Neutral17.5%
Negative47.6%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral9.7%
Negative65.3%

User reviews

Slingshot Cowboy

From 1 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive game
  • 🤣 Entertaining cow graphics and reactions
  • 🕹️ Simple but challenging gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
  • 🕰️ Laggy controls and slow response
  • 💰 Aggressive in-app purchase prompts

NetHack

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great port of classic game
  • 👍 Innovative gesture controls
  • 💡 Multiple graphical tilesets
  • 🚀 Responsive touch controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Unreliable save function
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • 👎 Steep learning curve

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

NetHack

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on call/exit
  • Unable to recover from crashes
  • Freezes on character creation
  • Compatibility problems with iPhone 6 and iOS 8+

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update to support latest iOS versions
  • Add option to edit configuration files
  • Implement multiple character support
  • Improve stability and save functionality

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Slingshot Cowboy

One-time1
  • Slingshot Cowboy Plus Features$0.99
None

NetHack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Slingshot Cowboy free?
Slingshot Cowboy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NetHack free?
NetHack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Slingshot Cowboy or NetHack?
Slingshot Cowboy is rated higher. Slingshot Cowboy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NetHack averages 2.8 from 1K ratings.
Do Slingshot Cowboy or NetHack have ads?
Neither Slingshot Cowboy nor NetHack shows ads.

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