# Death Worm™ vs Clumsy Ninja

The clearest difference is ads: Clumsy Ninja at none against Death Worm™'s shown. Clumsy Ninja also leads on ratings volume (409K vs 58K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Death Worm™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Clumsy Ninja sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Death Worm™ against 4.8 for Clumsy Ninja. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clumsy Ninja has 409K ratings behind it against 58K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Death Worm™'s written reviews are positive against 86% of Clumsy Ninja's.

Death Worm™ ships an update monthly, Clumsy Ninja every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Death Worm™ | Clumsy Ninja |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/death-worm/id408657000/reviews) | **[4.8 (409K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clumsy-ninja/id561416817/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 58K | **409K** |
| Positive reviews | 82.7% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#61** | #109 |
| Size | 96 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playcreek Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896687440) | [NaturalMotion](https://appshunter.io/developer/330281898) |

## What reviewers say

### Death Worm™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/death-worm/id408657000)

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Free · Adventure, #126 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Control a massive underground monster to devour everything in its path. Explore diverse environments, battle over 40 enemy types, and destroy vehicles and aircraft. Enjoy multiple game modes and evolving worm visuals for endless destructive fun.

**Highlights:** Underground monster control, 4 feeding locations, 60 campaign levels, 3 bonus mini-games, 3 survival modes, Evolving worm visuals, Destroy vehicles and aircraft

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 1 - Tier 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 2 - Tier 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 53 diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 110 diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 250 diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 1 - Tier 7 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Unique worm designs
- 👍 Satisfying destruction
- 👍 Good progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔋 Energy system limits playtime
- 💰 Progression can feel grindy without purchases
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and ads

**Reported bugs**

- Revive feature not working as expected
- Levels sometimes feel unbalanced or too difficult
- Occasional UI issues or freezes

**Requested features**

- Add more worm types and abilities
- Implement an endless/survival mode
- Allow more customization of worms
- Improve the tutorial and onboarding experience
- Reduce energy requirements or add an unlimited mode


### Clumsy Ninja

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clumsy-ninja/id561416817)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Free · Family, #169 Top Free · Adventure, #171 Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

Interact with a virtual ninja, training him to learn new skills and discover hidden items. Embark on quests, customize his appearance, and witness unique, intelligent reactions. Experience unforgettable moments with your digital companion.

**Highlights:** Train ninja for new tricks and moves, Unlock new belts and items, Embark on quests and explore locations, Customize ninja's appearance, Interactive items like trampolines and punch bags, Unique character reactions and intelligence

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy All Colours A | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Box 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box of Toys 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Robot Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Box 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Nostalgic memories
- 😂 Funny and entertaining
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Cute character designs
- 🎮 Offline playability

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow leveling/progression
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤔 Confusing quest/mission requirements
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Ninja getting stuck on trampoline
- Missions not registering as complete
- Losing progress/game data after updates

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer or competitive modes
- Improve reward system for leveling up
- Allow progress/account restoration across devices
- Expand storyline and character development


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Death Worm™ free?

Death Worm™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Clumsy Ninja free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Death Worm™ or Clumsy Ninja?

Clumsy Ninja is rated higher. Death Worm™ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 58K ratings, while Clumsy Ninja averages 4.8 from 409K ratings.

### Do Death Worm™ or Clumsy Ninja have ads?

Death Worm™ shows ads; Clumsy Ninja does not.

### Which is updated more often, Death Worm™ or Clumsy Ninja?

Death Worm™ ships an update monthly, and Clumsy Ninja every 2 months. Most recently, Death Worm™ was updated on October 23, 2026 and Clumsy Ninja on October 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Death Worm™ or Clumsy Ninja?

Death Worm™ currently peaks at #61 in the App Store charts, and Clumsy Ninja at #109. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*