Comparison

Slender vs Drone Rush

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Slender

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
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Slender-Man is the original survival horror game for mobile based upon the Slender-Man urban legend and "Der Großmann" myth. See how long you can survive before Slender Man gets you, with only your wits and a flashlight to aid you! Can you find all eight hidden tapes before Slenderman gets you?

About

Drone Rush

Pilot a combat drone through waves of enemies and boss battles in this fast-paced arcade shooter. Earn coins to unlock upgrades, complete achievements, and climb the global leaderboard. Experience endless action with increasing difficulty.

Highlights
  • Fast and responsive mobile controls
  • Unique boss battles
  • Permanent upgrades
  • Powerful weapon evolutions
  • Endless arcade action
  • Global leaderboard
Features
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Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled retro aerial combat experience in Drone Rush! Take control of your advanced combat drone, fly over sprawling futuristic cities, dodge deadly laser barrages, and take down rival drone fleets and powerful mech bosses in this fast-paced top-down arcade shooter. Key Features: • Classic Top-Down Arcade Action: Experience the thrill of retro shoot 'em up mechanics with modern, responsive controls. • Urban Drone Combat: Navigate your drone above high-rise cityscapes while battling hostile aerial threats. • Epic Boss Encounters: Test your reflexes against challenging bosses and tactical enemy swarms. • Fast-Paced Gameplay: Quick, action-packed levels designed for instant arcade fun anytime. • Precise Touch Controls: Intuitive steering and shooting tuned for seamless dodging. • Offline Play: Jump into combat anywhere, anytime—no internet connection required. Pilot your drone, dominate the urban skies, and achieve the highest score! Download Drone Rush now and take to the skies!

Screenshots

Slender4 screens
Drone Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Drone Rush at 100% against Slender's 33%. Drone Rush also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Slender's advantage is ratings volume (316 vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Drone Rush holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slender has 316 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Slender's written reviews are positive against 100% of Drone Rush's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slender ships an update monthly, Drone Rush every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Slender versus Drone Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlenderDrone Rush
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (316 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings316 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB142 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAmmonite Design Studios LtdGOKMEN KESER

Customer experience

Slender

All ratings316 ratings
Positive67.1%
Neutral6.0%
Negative26.9%
Written reviews791 reviews
Positive33.2%
Neutral16.2%
Negative50.6%

Drone Rush

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Slender

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
None

Drone Rush

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Slender free?
Slender is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drone Rush free?
Drone Rush is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Slender or Drone Rush?
Drone Rush is rated higher. Slender averages 3.8 out of 5 from 316 ratings, while Drone Rush averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Slender or Drone Rush have ads?
Both Slender and Drone Rush show ads.
Which is updated more often, Slender or Drone Rush?
Slender ships an update monthly, and Drone Rush every 11 days. Most recently, Slender was updated on October 14, 2026 and Drone Rush on October 16, 2026.

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