# Ready Set Slice! vs Bad Nerd

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ready Set Slice! at none against Bad Nerd's 1. Ready Set Slice! also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0). Bad Nerd's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bad Nerd sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ready Set Slice! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ready Set Slice! holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bad Nerd has 277 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Ready Set Slice!'s written reviews are positive against 69% of Bad Nerd's.

Ready Set Slice! ships an update every 4 months, Bad Nerd every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ready Set Slice! | Bad Nerd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ready-set-slice/id570912035/reviews)** | [4.0 (277 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-nerd-open-world-rpg/id600060295/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **277** |
| Positive reviews | **70.4% of reviews** | 68.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Masakazu Yonehara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339210794) | [VNL Entertainment Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/599852926) |

## What reviewers say

### Ready Set Slice!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ready-set-slice/id570912035)

Slice through lumber quickly by moving your finger in a straight line. Compete against virtual gamers in rankings to achieve the best score. Collect unique lumber types by meeting specific requirements.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced slicing gameplay, Straight line finger movement, Daily rankings, Virtual gamer battles, Secret lumber collection, Collection requirements

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bad Nerd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-nerd-open-world-rpg/id600060295)

Engage in a modern action RPG where you play as a nerd fighting school bullies. Collect lunch money to purchase weapons and armor, and master over 30 unique combat moves. Explore diverse settings and complete numerous quests in this continuously evolving game.

**Highlights:** Modern action RPG gameplay, Quest-based progression, Weapon and armor collection, Bully beating combat moves, Inventory and shop system, Visually stimulating characters

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lunch Money $1500 | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome game
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Great story and missions
- 👍 Enjoyable open-world gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔋 Slow progression and grinding
- 👎 Clunky combat and controls
- 👎 Outdated graphics

**Reported bugs**

- Saving issues
- Enemies with infinite stamina
- Glitches causing loss of progress
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Update to support newer iOS versions
- Add character customization options
- Expand the game world and story
- Improve online multiplayer experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ready Set Slice! free?

Ready Set Slice! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bad Nerd free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ready Set Slice! or Bad Nerd?

Ready Set Slice! is rated higher. Ready Set Slice! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Bad Nerd averages 4.0 from 277 ratings.

### Do Ready Set Slice! or Bad Nerd have ads?

Ready Set Slice! shows ads; Bad Nerd does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ready Set Slice! or Bad Nerd?

Ready Set Slice! ships an update every 4 months, and Bad Nerd every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ready Set Slice! was updated on October 15, 2026 and Bad Nerd on October 17, 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.*