iSlash HD vs The Speed Ninja
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iSlash HD
This addictive puzzle game challenges you to slash your way through hundreds of levels. Use your finger as a weapon to destroy shapes and advance. Features include global leaderboards and achievements.
- 240 challenging levels
- Global leaderboards
- Achievements
- New stars and bonuses
- Original soundtrack
- Frequent updates
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MORE THAN 50 MILLION PEOPLE ENJOYING iSLASH! THANK YOU, EVERYBODY! iSlash is the best slashing puzzle on the App Store! *** Check out the iPhone version for a Real-Time Multiplayer! *** ****** Featured in the New & Noteworthy in Japan Featured as TUAW's Daily App "Aesthetics and evolving gameplay are the two main reasons iSlash works so well... Worthy of our A- rating and high recommendation." - iLounge "iSlash is that rare combination which offers both fun and a great challenge." - 148apps "This is a very addictive game, and one you will play again and again." - Appmodo "iSlash has got the style to go with the gameplay. GREAT" - Games Uncovered "iSlash is one of the few iPhone games that I've admired, played compulsively, and recommended to anyone who would listen." - Peter Liepa (Creator of Boulder Dash) ****** iSlash is an addictive slashing puzzle where your finger is your weapon. Swipe to slash your way through 240 challenging levels. Destroy most of the play-shape, and you'll advance to the next one. Open your ninja senses and let the fun begin! FEATURES * 240 Levels and more to come for FREE * Global Leaderboards * Achievements * New stars and Bonuses introduced as you advance * Original soundtrack * Frequent updates to keep you slashing We'd like to thank everybody who encourages us with their reviews and for making iSlash one of the best slashing puzzle games on iTunes! Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/iSlashGame Join us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iSlashGame Keep S/la/sh/in/g!
The Speed Ninja
Test your reflexes in this exhilarating runner game where you play as a ninja leaping across rooftops. Evade obstacles, defeat enemies with shurikens, and reach gongs to alert your village before an army attacks. With 100 challenging levels, your dexterity will be put to the test.
- 100 challenging levels
- Collect 300 stars
- Best score tracking
- Jump and crouch controls
- Evade obstacles
- Defeat enemies with shurikens
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Step into the shadows and embark on a high-stakes dash across moonlit rooftops in this exhilarating arcade platformer! As a ruthless enemy army marches toward your ancestral home, you stand as the village's final guardian. Sprint into action, strike ancient warning gongs, and sound the alarm before darkness consumes your land. Put your lightning reflexes to the ultimate test across treacherous rooftop courses. Leap over bottomless pits, slide under deadly spikes, and hurl lethal shurikens to neutralize patrol guards with flawless precision. Every district brings increasingly fierce platforming challenges that demand razor-sharp focus and impeccable timing. Whether you are a retro platforming enthusiast or an arcade speedrunner, this heart-pounding journey delivers relentless momentum. Hone your acrobatic agility, master the shadows, and race against time to save your clan from total annihilation! FEATURES: • 100 thrilling levels filled with intense platforming hurdles and traps • 300 collectible stars to gather across handcrafted rooftop runs • Smooth one-touch controls to jump, crouch, dash, and throw shurikens • Fast-paced arcade action with escalating speed and reflex challenges • Stunning Japanese temple environments with atmospheric visuals • Global leaderboards to compete with players for the highest score HOW TO PLAY: • Tap the screen to jump over bottomless pits and deadly ground spikes • Slide or crouch to pass safely under low barriers and flying hazards • Throw lethal shurikens to eliminate enemy guards blocking your path • Strike the sacred village gong at the end of each stage to sound the alarm
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iSlash HD at 90% against The Speed Ninja's 29%. iSlash HD also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). The Speed Ninja's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and device support (3 vs 1). On in-app purchases and monetization model 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
The Speed Ninja is free to download; iSlash HD costs $1.99 up front. iSlash HD sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and The Speed Ninja sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
iSlash HD holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iSlash HD has 266 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of iSlash HD's written reviews are positive against 29% of The Speed Ninja's.
iSlash HD ships an update every 2 months, The Speed Ninja every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iSlash HD | The Speed Ninja |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (266 ratings) — better | 3.8 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.1% of reviews — better | 28.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 266 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Duello Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. | PLAYTOUCH |
Customer experience
iSlash HD
The Speed Ninja
Bugs and requests
iSlash HD
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on iOS 6 devices
- Level skipping feature not working
- Inconsistent slash registration
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and updates
- Ability to mute sound/music
- Clearer scoring explanation
- Improved level progression
The Speed Ninja
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iSlash HD
- 5 Skip Master Pack$0.99
- 10 Power Blade Pack$0.99
- 10 Star Killer Pack$0.99
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- 10 Time Bender Pack$0.99
- 1,000 Coin Pack$0.99
- 30 Star Killer Pack$1.99
- 3,000 Coin Pack$1.99
- Combo Pack$4.99
- 10,000 Coin Pack$4.99
- 40,000 Coin Pack$9.99
The Speed Ninja
- Remove all ADS from the game$1.99









