# iSlash HD vs The Speed Ninja

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSlash HD | The Speed Ninja |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/islash-hd/id400574145/reviews)** | [3.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-speed-ninja/id712191311/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **266** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **90.1% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Duello Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/388130469) | [PLAYTOUCH](https://appshunter.io/developer/608330754) |

## What reviewers say

### iSlash HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/islash-hd/id400574145)

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.

**Highlights:** 240 challenging levels, Global leaderboards, Achievements, New stars and bonuses, Original soundtrack, Frequent updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Skip Master Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Power Blade Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Star Killer Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Time Bender Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 Star Killer Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Combo Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 40,000 Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Challenging and engaging
- 💡 Unique concept
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔧 Unresponsive touch controls
- 🕰️ Levels get too difficult too fast
- 💰 In-app purchases for power-ups

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 6 devices
- Level skipping feature not working
- Inconsistent slash registration

**Requested features**

- More levels and updates
- Ability to mute sound/music
- Clearer scoring explanation
- Improved level progression


### The Speed Ninja

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-speed-ninja/id712191311)

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.

**Highlights:** 100 challenging levels, Collect 300 stars, Best score tracking, Jump and crouch controls, Evade obstacles, Defeat enemies with shurikens

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove all ADS from the game | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iSlash HD free?

iSlash HD costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is The Speed Ninja free?

The Speed Ninja is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iSlash HD or The Speed Ninja?

iSlash HD is rated higher. iSlash HD averages 4.6 out of 5 from 266 ratings, while The Speed Ninja averages 3.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do iSlash HD or The Speed Ninja have ads?

The Speed Ninja shows ads; iSlash HD does not.

### Which is updated more often, iSlash HD or The Speed Ninja?

iSlash HD ships an update every 2 months, and The Speed Ninja every 15 months. Most recently, iSlash HD was updated on October 23, 2026 and The Speed Ninja on October 24, 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.*