# Desert Slug vs Not It

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Not It at 100% against Desert Slug's 26%. Not It also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Desert Slug's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 37 months) and ratings volume (46 vs 12). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Desert Slug sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Not It asks for nothing beyond the download.

Not It holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Desert Slug's written reviews are positive against 100% of Not It's.

Desert Slug ships an update every 6 weeks, Not It every 37 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Desert Slug | Not It |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desert-slug/id371265927/reviews) | **[4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-it-random-picker/id488905837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 26.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 37 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **3.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Triniti Interactive Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/328034860) | [Fueled](https://appshunter.io/developer/488905841) |

## 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


### Not It

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-it-random-picker/id488905837)

This app offers a fun, digital way to make random decisions, eliminating the need for traditional methods like drawing straws. It's perfect for deciding who has to do a chore or buy a round of drinks among friends.

**Highlights:** Digital decision-making game, Multiplayer support (up to 5 players), Guaranteed random results, Retro '80s arcade design, Unbiased selection experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Desert Slug free?

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

### Is Not It free?

Not It is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Desert Slug or Not It?

Not It is rated higher. Desert Slug averages 3.3 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Not It averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do Desert Slug or Not It have ads?

Neither Desert Slug nor Not It shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Desert Slug or Not It?

Desert Slug ships an update every 6 weeks, and Not It every 37 months. Most recently, Desert Slug was updated on October 28, 2026 and Not It on October 23, 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.*