Desert Slug vs DOODLE SQUARES
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Run 'n gun action
- 24 unique weapons
- Full weapon upgrade system
- 7 enemy types
- 6 breathtaking environments
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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
DOODLE SQUARES
Navigate a world of hazards, collecting green squares and fruits for score boosts and power-ups. Unlock new themes as you play and compete for the top spot on the leaderboard.
- Score collection
- Hazard avoidance
- Fruit power-ups
- Theme unlocking
- Leaderboard competition
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Jump into DOODLE SQUARES, our labor of love and an addictive arcade gem. It's simple, fun, and completely free. Your task? Help DOODLE navigate through a world filled with hazards. Avoid the red SQUARES at all costs and collect green ones to boost your score. And keep an eye out for fruits—they're not just healthy; they give you awesome POWERUPS to make survival a tad easier and push those high scores even higher. The more you play, the cooler the THEMES you unlock, making each session unique. Got competitive friends? Show them who's boss by dominating the GameCenter leaderboard.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DOODLE SQUARES at 86% against Desert Slug's 26%. DOODLE SQUARES also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (477 vs 46). Desert Slug's advantage is iOS requirement (3.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Desert Slug sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DOODLE SQUARES sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DOODLE SQUARES holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DOODLE SQUARES has 477 ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Desert Slug's written reviews are positive against 86% of DOODLE SQUARES's.
Desert Slug ships an update every 6 weeks, DOODLE SQUARES every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Desert Slug | DOODLE SQUARES |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (46 ratings) | 3.9 (477 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.3% of reviews | 86.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 46 | 477 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 3.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Triniti Interactive Limited | MobX GmbH |
Customer experience
Desert Slug
DOODLE SQUARES
User reviews
Desert Slug
From 46 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Good graphics
- 🕹️ Decent controls
- 💰 Free game
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy controls and glitches
- 🔁 Automatic weapon switching
- 🔍 Lack of aim precision
- 🕹️ Clunky movement
- 📏 Repetitive levels and content
DOODLE SQUARES
From 477 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay
- 🕹️ Addictive and engaging
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics
- 🕹️ Challenging and rewarding
- ⏱️ Quick and easy to play
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔊 Repetitive or annoying music
- 📱 Difficulty seeing the game due to finger placement
- 💰 Paid themes/content seen as unnecessary
- 🔋 High battery consumption
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
DOODLE SQUARES
Reported bugs
2 issues- Compatibility issues with iOS 5
- Crashes on startup for some users
Requested features
4 requests- New game modes or themes
- Achievements or leaderboards
- Option to disable music while keeping sound effects
- Improved performance on older devices
In-app purchases
Desert Slug
- Desert Slug $70,000 Pack$0.99
DOODLE SQUARES
- Boogers Theme$0.99
- Space Theme$0.99
- Unlock all themes!$0.99
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- Jewels Theme$0.99
- Aqua Theme$0.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
Questions
Is Desert Slug free?
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