# Carnivores vs Slender Rising

The clearest difference is ads: Slender Rising at none against Carnivores's shown. Slender Rising also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 79%) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.2). Carnivores's advantage is chart position (#102 vs unranked) and ratings volume (744 vs 143). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Carnivores costs $1.99 and Slender Rising $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Carnivores against 4.6 for Slender Rising. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carnivores has 744 ratings behind it against 143, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Carnivores's written reviews are positive against 90% of Slender Rising's.

Carnivores ships an update every 2 months, Slender Rising monthly. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Carnivores | Slender Rising |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (744 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carnivoresdinosaur-hunter-pro/id376412660/reviews) | **[4.6 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slender-rising/id571640421/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **744** | 143 |
| Positive reviews | 79.3% of reviews | **90.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#102** | — |
| Size | 330 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tatem Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1667306793) | [Michael Hegemann](https://appshunter.io/developer/425842032) |

## What reviewers say

### Carnivores

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carnivoresdinosaur-hunter-pro/id376412660)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Paid · Action, #113 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Experience a realistic dinosaur hunting simulation on a distant planet. Progress from observer to hunter, facing terrifying 3D dinosaurs. Utilize various tools and weapons for survival or observation.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D dinosaur hunting simulation, 7 huge 3D environments, Selectable time of day, Dinosaur population customization, Hunting and observation modes, Trophy room, Dinopedia with dinosaur tips

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game, very fun and addictive
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and good graphics
- 💎 Nostalgic and brings back childhood memories
- 🎯 Challenging and satisfying hunting experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🎮 Lack of controller support
- 🔍 Inaccurate hit detection and shooting mechanics
- 🔄 Repetitive and can get boring over time

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup for some users
- Trophy room and progress reset after updates
- Sound issues and audio not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add more dinosaurs, weapons, and maps
- Implement multiplayer mode
- Improve dinosaur AI and behaviors
- Add vehicle and underwater hunting options
- Introduce a story mode or quests


### Slender Rising

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slender-rising/id571640421)

Experience the definitive horror game, inspired by a popular urban legend. Explore haunted locations in day or night modes, collect mysterious signs, and escape a terrifying enemy. Features intense atmosphere, stunning graphics, and easy controls for maximum fear.

**Highlights:** Day and night modes, Flashlight and night vision, Easy tap and swipe controls, Intense horror atmosphere, Collect mysterious signs, Unreal Engine graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🔥 Genuinely scary experience
- 👍 Excellent graphics and atmosphere
- 💯 Best Slender game on iOS
- 🎮 Great control options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Signs/objectives can be hard to find
- 🕹️ Default controls not ideal for some
- 🤖 Slender AI can be overly aggressive

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices/iOS versions
- Joystick controls not responsive at times
- Screen turns black when collecting signs

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More maps and environments
- Ability to play as Slender
- Story mode or campaign
- Customization options (e.g. Slender appearance)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Carnivores free?

Carnivores costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Slender Rising free?

Slender Rising costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Carnivores or Slender Rising?

Slender Rising is rated higher. Carnivores averages 4.6 out of 5 from 744 ratings, while Slender Rising averages 4.6 from 143 ratings.

### Do Carnivores or Slender Rising have ads?

Carnivores shows ads; Slender Rising does not.

### Which is updated more often, Carnivores or Slender Rising?

Carnivores ships an update every 2 months, and Slender Rising monthly. Most recently, Carnivores was updated on November 10, 2026 and Slender Rising on November 10, 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.*