# Slender vs Strangers Here

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Strangers Here at 71% against Slender's 33%. Strangers Here also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slender sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Strangers Here asks for nothing beyond the download.

Strangers Here holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 316 and 124 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Slender's written reviews are positive against 71% of Strangers Here's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slender | Strangers Here |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (316 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slender-man/id562558324/reviews) | **[4.1 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strangers-here/id6738892168/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **316** | 124 |
| Positive reviews | 33.2% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 110 MB | 252 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ammonite Design Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/460176444) | [Elmira Sevostyanova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779723343) |

## What reviewers say

### Slender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slender-man/id562558324)

Experience a chilling survival horror game based on the Slender-Man urban legend. Navigate dark environments with only a flashlight and your wits to evade the terrifying entity. Collect hidden tapes to uncover the mystery before it's too late.

**Highlights:** Survival horror gameplay, Slender-Man urban legend theme, Flashlight navigation, Collect hidden tapes, Evade the Slender Man

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |


### Strangers Here

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strangers-here/id6738892168)

An atmospheric VHS horror game where you play as an FBI agent hunting creatures that mimic humans.  Distinguish between real people and their copies, make critical decisions, and uncover the truth behind the "Strangers."

**Highlights:** VHS horror atmosphere, Track human-imitating creatures, Distinguish real people from copies, Make life-altering decisions, Six unique endings, Customizable menu background

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slender free?

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

### Is Strangers Here free?

Strangers Here is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Slender or Strangers Here?

Strangers Here is rated higher. Slender averages 3.8 out of 5 from 316 ratings, while Strangers Here averages 4.1 from 124 ratings.

### Do Slender or Strangers Here have ads?

Slender shows ads; Strangers Here does not.

### Which is updated more often, Slender or Strangers Here?

Slender ships an update monthly, and Strangers Here monthly. Most recently, Slender was updated on September 22, 2026 and Strangers Here on September 25, 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.*