# Slapshot vs Dangle Dash

The clearest difference is ads: Slapshot at none against Dangle Dash's shown. Slapshot also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Dangle Dash's advantage is ratings volume (5.9K vs 86). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slapshot sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Dangle Dash sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 Slapshot against 4.7 for Dangle Dash. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dangle Dash has 5.9K ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Slapshot's written reviews are positive against 84% of Dangle Dash's.

Slapshot ships an update every 3 months, Dangle Dash every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slapshot | Dangle Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slapshot/id475515609/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dangle-dash/id1546554206/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 86 | **5.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | **84.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 518 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Barnard Enterprises Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/475515612) | [Astro Hound Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327010785) |

## What reviewers say

### Slapshot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slapshot/id475515609)

A fast-paced ice hockey-themed card game where players manage a team, aim for the playoffs, and compete for the championship. Improve your team through trades and drafts while navigating injuries and winning games.

**Highlights:** Team management, Playoff contention, Championship wins, Trades and drafts, Injury management, Multiplayer up to 6 opponents

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Captain & Alternate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Personalities | $2.99 | one-time |
| Best Offer | $4.99 | one-time |


### Dangle Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dangle-dash/id1546554206)

Experience the ultimate mobile hockey game with intuitive one-touch controls. Pull off slick moves like chipping the puck, toe drags, and activate fire mode for high-scoring multipliers. Enjoy fast-paced, fun, and replayable hockey action.

**Highlights:** Intuitive one-touch controls, Swipe up to chip puck, Swipe down for toe drag, Triple tap for fire mode, High-scoring multiplier, Endlessly replayable

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dangle Dash Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Dangle Dash Pro Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dangle Dash Pro Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Intuitive and responsive controls
- 👍 Enjoyable for hockey fans
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing some in-game elements (e.g. toilets)
- 🔍 Inconsistent jump/swipe responsiveness
- 🔍 Progress bar and objectives sometimes behave erratically
- 🔍 Cones in practice mode can glitch out

**Reported bugs**

- Game objectives and progress bar behaving erratically
- Cones in practice mode glitching out
- Ads not loading properly, leading to a stuck black screen
- Occasional crashes and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Add different difficulty levels for the goalie mode
- Implement a level/progression system with increasing challenges
- Introduce more game modes beyond classic and outdoor
- Allow customization of sticks, jerseys, and ice textures
- Implement a pause button to save progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slapshot free?

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

### Is Dangle Dash free?

Dangle Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Slapshot or Dangle Dash?

Dangle Dash is rated higher. Slapshot averages 4.7 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Dangle Dash averages 4.7 from 5.9K ratings.

### Do Slapshot or Dangle Dash have ads?

Dangle Dash shows ads; Slapshot does not.

### Which is updated more often, Slapshot or Dangle Dash?

Slapshot ships an update every 3 months, and Dangle Dash every 2 months. Most recently, Slapshot was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dangle Dash on November 14, 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.*