Comparison

Desert Slug vs Animal Grapple

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

Animal Grapple

Features
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Embark on an uplifting adventure with Animal Grapple! Get ready to join a quirky cast of animals on an epic ascent through towering buildings using nothing but their trusty grappling hooks! As you scale floor after floor, your goal is to collect shiny coins strewn across the building, serving as both a testament to your climbing prowess and the key to unlocking a diverse array of charming animals. The game promises a delightful combination of strategy and skill as you evade the menacing saw that threatens your progress. Precision is the key to success, as poorly timed grappling attempts might send your animal plummeting down. With an ever-expanding roster of adorable animals to unlock and play, Animal Grapple ensures a thrilling mobile gaming experience that will have you coming back for more. Are you ready to lead your animal companions to new heights, collecting coins, unlocking characters, and conquering the skies in Animal Grapple? Download now and let the thrilling ascent begin!

Screenshots

Desert Slug4 screens
Animal Grapple4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Animal Grapple at none against Desert Slug's 1. Desert Slug's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price 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. Animal Grapple asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Desert Slug ships an update every 6 weeks, Animal Grapple every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Desert Slug versus Animal Grapple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDesert SlugAnimal Grapple
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS3.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB34 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperTriniti Interactive LimitedPrairie West Software Consulting

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

Animal Grapple

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

Animal Grapple

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Desert Slug free?
Desert Slug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Animal Grapple free?
Animal Grapple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Desert Slug or Animal Grapple have ads?
Animal Grapple shows ads; Desert Slug does not.
Which is updated more often, Desert Slug or Animal Grapple?
Desert Slug ships an update every 6 weeks, and Animal Grapple every 4 months. Most recently, Desert Slug was updated on October 28, 2026 and Animal Grapple on October 29, 2026.

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