Comparison

Mania vs Slime Games

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

Head to head
About

Mania

This magazine app delivers the latest trends in gaming, movies, music, celebrities, and toys for kids aged 7-15. It offers extensive coverage of anime and allows users to purchase back issues or subscribe to future releases.

Highlights
  • Gaming, movie, and music news
  • Celebrity and toy updates
  • Extensive anime coverage
  • Purchase back issues
  • Auto-renewing subscriptions
Features
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Mania is the coolest magazine targeting kids aged 7 to 15. Mania is cheeky, cool and in the know - just like our readers are! Mania understands that its readers are key influencers in the playground and at home - Mania keeps them up to date with what is hot in gaming, movies, music, celebrities and latest toy releases. Mania also has the broadest coverage of Anime in the Australian market. Back issues and future issues are available for purchase within the App. Future issues are also available through the following auto-renewing subscription: • 1 Year (12 Issues) at AU$29.99 The subscription will include the current issue if you do not already own it, and subsequently published future issues. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. This subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price. You may turn off auto-renewing subscriptions by going to your user’s Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during your active subscription period. Privacy Policy: http://www.nextmedia.com.au/next-media-privacy-statement.html Terms of Use: http://www.nextmedia.com.au/next-media-terms-and-conditions.html

About

Slime Games

Engage with a variety of virtual slimes through satisfying tactile and auditory experiences. Create custom slimes with different textures, colors, and decorations, all designed to provide stress relief and relaxation.

Highlights
  • 30+ ready-made slimes
  • Custom slime creation
  • ASMR sounds
  • Chill music
  • Texture and color customization
  • Stress relief
Features
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Stretch it, squish it, smoosh it! Play with super satisfying slime anytime, anywhere — right on your phone! WHAT'S INSIDE? • 30+ ready-made slimes to play with, or create your own! • Addictive ASMR sounds • Chill music to set the perfect mood CREATE YOUR OWN SLIME! Unleash your creativity in the slime lab: • Pick a texture and color • Adjust how stretchy, soft, or bouncy it is • Add fun decorations • Choose background music for total slime vibes THE ULTIMATE STRESS RELIEF It feels real! Stretch it, press it, hear it squish — the perfect mix of texture, sound, and music to help you relax and unwind. No mess, no sticky fingers — just open the app and start squishing! Terms of Use: https://playandlearngames.com/termsofuse

Screenshots

Mania2 screens
Slime Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Slime Games at 69% against Mania's 33%. Slime Games also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). Mania's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Mania sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $21.49 per year and Slime Games sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mania ships an update every 8 months, Slime Games monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mania versus Slime Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManiaSlime Games
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (672 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews69.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—672 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB345 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developernextmedia Pty LtdPLAY AND LEARN EDUCATIONAL GAMES FOR KIDS PLEI END LERN EDYUKESHINAL GEIMS FO KIDS, TOO

Customer experience

Mania

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Slime Games

All ratings655 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral7.6%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative19.4%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mania

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Year$21.491 Year
One-time9
  • October 2013 of Mania$1.99
  • January 2014 of Mania$1.99
  • December 2013 of Mania$1.99
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  • November 2013 of Mania$1.99
  • July 2013 of Mania$1.99
  • June 2013 of Mania$1.99
  • Special 2013 of Mania$1.99
  • May 2013 of Mania$1.99
  • April 2013 of Mania$1.99
6 purchases

Slime Games

Subscriptions6
  • Endless Slime Fun3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Endless Slime Fun$2.997 Days
  • Endless Slime Fun3 Days trial$3.997 Days
Show 3 more
  • 1-Month-Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • 1-Month-Subscription$9.991 Month
  • 1-Year-Subscription$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Mania free?
Mania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Slime Games free?
Slime Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mania or Slime Games have ads?
Neither Mania nor Slime Games shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mania or Slime Games?
Mania ships an update every 8 months, and Slime Games monthly. Most recently, Mania was updated on October 16, 2026 and Slime Games on October 17, 2026.

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