Comparison

Desert Slug vs Dozen

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

Head to head
About

Desert Slug

Engage in fast-paced desert combat against terrorist forces. Utilize a vast arsenal of 24 upgradable weapons to defeat various enemy types across six stunning environments. Restore hope and justice in this action-packed shooter.

Highlights
  • Run 'n gun action
  • 24 unique weapons
  • Full weapon upgrade system
  • 7 enemy types
  • 6 breathtaking environments
Features
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*NOW FREE for a LIMITED TIME!* RUN 'N GUN through the MIDDLE EAST! GRAB one of 24 WEAPONS, then BATTLE THROUGH the DESERT and PWN BADDIES! ▷▷▷ TERRORIST forces RUN RAMPANT and seek to spread their doctrine of evil ACROSS the GLOBE… it is up to YOU, BRAVE SOLDIER, to stop them in their tracks, and restore HOPE, FREEDOM, and JUSTICE to the WORLD… ▷▷▷ [THE MATÉRIEL] - usp .45 .44 magnum g18 desert eagle m4A1 scar-h f2000 ak47 mp5k ump .45 p90 mini-uzi l86 lsw mg4 aug hbar m240 spas-12 striker aa-12 m1014 intervention barretta .50 cal wa2000 m21 ebr rpg-7 at4 ▷▷▷ • 7 ENEMY TYPES • RUN N' GUN ACTION • 6 BREATHTAKING ENVIRONMENTS • TOWERING OBSTACLES • 24 UNIQUE WEAPONS • FULL WEAPON UPGRADE SYSTEM ▷▷▷ http://twitter.com/TRINITIgames http://facebook.com/TRINITIgames

About

Dozen

A challenging memory card game where you compete against your iPhone to test and improve your memorization skills. Flip cards, match pairs, and score points before the device outmaneuvers you. Engage in fast-paced, addictive gameplay anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Memory card game
  • Compete against iPhone
  • Memorize card locations
  • Score pairing points
  • Fast-paced gameplay
  • Sharpen memory
Features
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Dozen is a new kind of memory card game, one in which you play against the iPhone© to prove your memorizing abilities. Flip cards, memorize their locations, and score pairing points before the iPhone© beats you to it. Challenge your mind, sharpen your memory, and engage in fast-paced gameplay that is addictive, right from your pocket. Take Dozen with you wherever you go, pairing off cards as you race against your iPhone©. It’s a great way to travel, unwind after a long day, or simply take a break from the work or studying at hand.

Screenshots

Desert Slug4 screens
Dozen2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dozen at 97% against Desert Slug's 26%. Dozen also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Desert Slug's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (3.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Desert Slug sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dozen asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dozen holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Desert Slug's written reviews are positive against 97% of Dozen's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Desert Slug ships an update every 6 weeks, Dozen every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Desert Slug versus Dozen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDesert SlugDozen
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (46 ratings)4.9 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.3% of reviews96.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS3.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB29 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperTriniti Interactive LimitedIgor Fedorov

Customer experience

Desert Slug

All ratings46 ratings
Positive54.3%
Neutral10.9%
Negative34.8%
Written reviews297 reviews
Positive26.3%
Neutral21.2%
Negative52.5%

Dozen

All ratings21 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive96.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.4%

Bugs and requests

Desert Slug

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch for some devices
  • Stuck fire button issue
  • Invisible walls and collision detection problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to disable automatic weapon switching
  • More level variety and difficulty options
  • Customizable controls
  • Replay and level select functionality
  • Addition of bosses and more enemy types

Dozen

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Desert Slug

One-time1
  • Desert Slug $70,000 Pack$0.99
None

Dozen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Desert Slug free?
Desert Slug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dozen free?
Dozen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Desert Slug or Dozen?
Dozen is rated higher. Desert Slug averages 3.3 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Dozen averages 4.9 from 21 ratings.
Do Desert Slug or Dozen have ads?
Neither Desert Slug nor Dozen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Desert Slug or Dozen?
Desert Slug ships an update every 6 weeks, and Dozen every 5 months. Most recently, Desert Slug was updated on October 20, 2026 and Dozen on October 4, 2026.

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