# Slender Rising vs Bendy

Slender Rising and Bendy both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Slender Rising's written reviews are positive against 65% of Bendy's. Slender Rising also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). Bendy's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and chart position (#69 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Slender Rising costs $2.99 and Bendy $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Slender Rising against 4.7 for Bendy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 143 and 83 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Slender Rising's written reviews are positive against 65% of Bendy's.

Slender Rising ships an update monthly, Bendy every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slender Rising | Bendy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slender-rising/id571640421/reviews) | **[4.7 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bendy-lone-wolf/id1497319834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **143** | 83 |
| Positive reviews | **90.3% of reviews** | 64.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#69** |
| Size | 219 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Michael Hegemann](https://appshunter.io/developer/425842032) | [Joey Drew Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276738965) |

## What reviewers say

### Slender Rising

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slender-rising/id571640421)

Experience the definitive horror game, inspired by a popular urban legend. Explore haunted locations in day or night modes, collect mysterious signs, and escape a terrifying enemy. Features intense atmosphere, stunning graphics, and easy controls for maximum fear.

**Highlights:** Day and night modes, Flashlight and night vision, Easy tap and swipe controls, Intense horror atmosphere, Collect mysterious signs, Unreal Engine graphics

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🔥 Genuinely scary experience
- 👍 Excellent graphics and atmosphere
- 💯 Best Slender game on iOS
- 🎮 Great control options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Signs/objectives can be hard to find
- 🕹️ Default controls not ideal for some
- 🤖 Slender AI can be overly aggressive

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices/iOS versions
- Joystick controls not responsive at times
- Screen turns black when collecting signs

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More maps and environments
- Ability to play as Slender
- Story mode or campaign
- Customization options (e.g. Slender appearance)


### Bendy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bendy-lone-wolf/id1497319834)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Paid · Adventure, #83 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a thrilling survival adventure in a twisted cartoon world. Navigate shifting corridors, battle monstrous creatures, and evade the relentless Ink Demon. Scavenge, craft, and uncover dark secrets to survive.

**Highlights:** Survival adventure, Procedurally generated environments, Combat monstrous creatures, Evade the Ink Demon, Scavenge and craft, Uncover dark secrets

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Excellent game
- 😍 Loved the game
- 🤯 Scary atmosphere
- 👍 Great gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔀 Luck-based gameplay
- 🔍 Hard to find hiding spots
- 🔊 Loud footsteps
- 🔍 Hard to find items
- 🔁 Repetitive

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after intro
- Glitches and bugs
- Save data loss after updates

**Requested features**

- Add more characters (Sammy, Tom, Allison)
- Implement difficulty settings
- Add more levels and content
- Implement save system
- Bring the game to more platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slender Rising free?

Slender Rising costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bendy free?

Bendy costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Slender Rising or Bendy?

Bendy is rated higher. Slender Rising averages 4.6 out of 5 from 143 ratings, while Bendy averages 4.7 from 83 ratings.

### Do Slender Rising or Bendy have ads?

Neither Slender Rising nor Bendy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Slender Rising or Bendy?

Slender Rising ships an update monthly, and Bendy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Slender Rising was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bendy on October 29, 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.*