# Desert Slug vs DOODLE SQUARES

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Desert Slug | DOODLE SQUARES |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desert-slug/id371265927/reviews) | **[3.9 (477 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-squares/id384827186/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **477** |
| Positive reviews | 26.3% of reviews | **86.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **3.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Triniti Interactive Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/328034860) | [MobX GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464663882) |

## What reviewers say

### Desert Slug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desert-slug/id371265927)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Desert Slug $70,000 Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Good graphics
- 🕹️ Decent controls
- 💰 Free game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy controls and glitches
- 🔁 Automatic weapon switching
- 🔍 Lack of aim precision
- 🕹️ Clunky movement
- 📏 Repetitive levels and content

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-squares/id384827186)

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.

**Highlights:** Score collection, Hazard avoidance, Fruit power-ups, Theme unlocking, Leaderboard competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boogers Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all themes! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jewels Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aqua Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay
- 🕹️ Addictive and engaging
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics
- 🕹️ Challenging and rewarding
- ⏱️ Quick and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with iOS 5
- Crashes on startup for some users

**Requested features**

- New game modes or themes
- Achievements or leaderboards
- Option to disable music while keeping sound effects
- Improved performance on older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Desert Slug free?

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

### Is DOODLE SQUARES free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Desert Slug or DOODLE SQUARES?

DOODLE SQUARES is rated higher. Desert Slug averages 3.3 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while DOODLE SQUARES averages 3.9 from 477 ratings.

### Do Desert Slug or DOODLE SQUARES have ads?

Neither Desert Slug nor DOODLE SQUARES shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Desert Slug or DOODLE SQUARES?

Desert Slug ships an update every 6 weeks, and DOODLE SQUARES every 2 months. Most recently, Desert Slug was updated on October 20, 2026 and DOODLE SQUARES on October 21, 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.*