# Slingshot Cowboy vs NetHack

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slingshot Cowboy | NetHack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slingshot-cowboy/id320287280/reviews)** | [2.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nethack/id334281275/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **52.3% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 157 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **2.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [AppTurn, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/475884315) | [gandreas software](https://appshunter.io/developer/284533119) |

## What reviewers say

### Slingshot Cowboy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slingshot-cowboy/id320287280)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slingshot Cowboy Plus Features | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Slingshot controls are inconsistent
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- More levels and challenges
- Ability to save progress
- Improved graphics and animations


### NetHack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nethack/id334281275)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*