# Slingshot Cowboy vs ThumbZilla

The clearest difference is rating: Slingshot Cowboy at 5.0 against ThumbZilla's 4.4. Slingshot Cowboy also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). ThumbZilla's advantage is ratings volume (150 vs 1) and iOS requirement (5.1 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slingshot Cowboy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ThumbZilla sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Slingshot Cowboy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThumbZilla has 150 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Slingshot Cowboy's written reviews are positive against 60% of ThumbZilla's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Slingshot Cowboy ships an update every 5 weeks, ThumbZilla every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slingshot Cowboy | ThumbZilla |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slingshot-cowboy/id320287280/reviews)** | [4.4 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbzilla/id361460687/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **150** |
| Positive reviews | 52.3% of reviews | **59.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 157 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **5.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AppTurn, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/475884315) | [SMG Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/832131501) |

## 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


### ThumbZilla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbzilla/id361460687)

Become a giant, rampaging thumb and destroy a city. Stomp buildings, crush vehicles, and battle military forces in an endless destruction game. Enjoy hilarious physics and voiceovers as you cause chaos.

**Highlights:** Giant thumb rampage, Infinite city destruction, Physics-based destruction, Battle military forces, Hilarious voiceovers, Game Center achievements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisements | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Hilarious and entertaining concept
- 🎮 Addictive gameplay mechanics
- 💥 Satisfying destruction physics
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all ages
- 🎵 Good sound quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Incompatible with modern iOS versions
- 🐛 Screen shifting/display glitch
- 💣 Unresponsive start button
- ⏱️ Limited gameplay longevity
- 📢 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Screen shifted to the side making buttons untouchable
- Start button unresponsive or pushed off-screen
- Game freezes on opening screen
- Game won't launch or open
- Crashes on retry button

**Requested features**

- Update for modern iOS versions
- In-game shop/upgrade system
- Ability to upgrade Thumbzilla
- Directional controls (turn left/right)
- Different footwear options (flippers, sneakers)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slingshot Cowboy free?

Slingshot Cowboy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ThumbZilla free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Slingshot Cowboy or ThumbZilla?

Slingshot Cowboy is rated higher. Slingshot Cowboy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ThumbZilla averages 4.4 from 150 ratings.

### Do Slingshot Cowboy or ThumbZilla have ads?

Neither Slingshot Cowboy nor ThumbZilla shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Slingshot Cowboy or ThumbZilla?

Slingshot Cowboy ships an update every 5 weeks, and ThumbZilla every 4 months. Most recently, Slingshot Cowboy was updated on November 6, 2026 and ThumbZilla on November 1, 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.*