# WORMS vs METAL SLUG X

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: METAL SLUG X at none against WORMS's 2. METAL SLUG X also leads on ratings volume (485 vs 86). WORMS's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 31 months) and review sentiment (38% vs 24%). On rating, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

WORMS costs $1.99 and METAL SLUG X $2.99 up front. WORMS sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. METAL SLUG X asks for nothing beyond the download.

METAL SLUG X holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: METAL SLUG X has 485 ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of WORMS's written reviews are positive against 24% of METAL SLUG X's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WORMS ships an update every 2 months, METAL SLUG X every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WORMS | METAL SLUG X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.1 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worms/id321369231/reviews) | **[3.3 (485 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metal-slug-x/id602990197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 86 | **485** |
| Positive reviews | **37.9% of reviews** | 23.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 31 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 242 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Team17 Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/321369234) | [SNK CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/343539874) |

## What reviewers say

### WORMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worms/id321369231)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Paid · Strategy, #99 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Engage in hilarious, turn-based strategic combat with a team of customizable worms. Utilize a vast arsenal of comical weapons to outwit opponents in diverse environments. Enjoy single-player challenges or multiplayer mayhem with friends.

**Highlights:** Authentic Worms gameplay, Single player and multiplayer modes, Team customization, Variety of comical weapons, 50 challenges with unlockables, Randomized battlefields, Bluetooth multiplayer

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forts Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golden Donkey | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Classic Worms gameplay
- 🎨 Good graphics
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🎮 Problematic controls and camera
- 🔍 Small worms and screen
- 🔋 Battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain levels
- Controls not responsive
- Graphical glitches

**Requested features**

- Online/Bluetooth multiplayer
- More customization options
- Level editor
- Campaign mode
- Improved zoom and camera controls


### METAL SLUG X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metal-slug-x/id602990197)

Experience a classic 2D action-shooter with updated features and new weapons. Battle through challenging missions, customize your controls, and team up with friends via Wi-Fi in this enhanced arcade port.

**Highlights:** Updated version of METAL SLUG 2, New weapons like Iron Lizard and Drop Shot, Arcade-perfect NEOGEO port, ARCADE MODE and MISSION MODE, Customizable controls with autofire, Wi-Fi multiplayer gameplay, Game Center integration with achievements

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Great game
- 🕹️ Playable with controllers
- 🖼️ Cool graphics options
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Difficult controls
- 🎮 Unresponsive controls
- 🎮 Buttons hard to access
- 🎮 Joystick issues
- 🎮 Grenade button not working with controllers

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons not movable
- Joystick resets to bad position
- Crashes on newer iOS versions
- Graphical glitches and slowdowns

**Requested features**

- Update for iOS 11 and newer
- Improved controller support
- Customizable button layout
- Grenade button support for controllers
- Ability to continue progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WORMS free?

WORMS costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is METAL SLUG X free?

METAL SLUG X costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WORMS or METAL SLUG X?

METAL SLUG X is rated higher. WORMS averages 3.1 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while METAL SLUG X averages 3.3 from 485 ratings.

### Do WORMS or METAL SLUG X have ads?

Neither WORMS nor METAL SLUG X shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WORMS or METAL SLUG X?

WORMS ships an update every 2 months, and METAL SLUG X every 31 months. Most recently, WORMS was updated on September 29, 2026 and METAL SLUG X on September 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.*