# Slow Mo' Run vs ScaleMan

The clearest difference is rating: Slow Mo' Run at 4.6 against ScaleMan's 4.1. Slow Mo' Run also leads on ratings volume (87K vs 2.4K) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). ScaleMan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (45% vs 34%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slow Mo' Run sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ScaleMan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Slow Mo' Run holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slow Mo' Run has 87K ratings behind it against 2.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Slow Mo' Run's written reviews are positive against 45% of ScaleMan's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Slow Mo' Run ships an update monthly, ScaleMan every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slow Mo' Run | ScaleMan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (87K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-mo-run/id6443659871/reviews)** | [4.1 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scaleman-large-and-small/id6443717821/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **87K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | **44.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | #148 |
| Size | 264 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [KAYAC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/315952203) |

## What reviewers say

### Slow Mo' Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-mo-run/id6443659871)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Engage in fast-paced combat by controlling character movements in slow motion. Drag limbs to punch, kick, and dodge, utilizing various fighting styles and parkour elements. Experience diverse combat scenarios from one-on-one duels to epic boss battles.

**Highlights:** Slow-motion combat, Limb dragging controls, Multiple fighting styles, Parkour challenges, Boss fights, Customizable fighting poses

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 💡 Unique slow-motion mechanics
- 🚀 Quick levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after completing levels
- Connectivity issues when playing without internet

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Offline play option
- Reduce ad frequency


### ScaleMan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scaleman-large-and-small/id6443717821)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Control a character's size by sliding to navigate through challenging obstacle courses. Grow or shrink to overcome various barriers and reach the goal. Compete against enemies every five stages in this fun running game.

**Highlights:** Resize character with slider, Navigate obstacle courses, Compete against enemies, One-finger swipe controls, Variety of obstacles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and unique concept
- 🎮 Enjoyable racing/size-changing mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive ads after every level
- 🤖 Repetitive and easy AI opponents
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 🔒 Forced ads for new skins

**Reported bugs**

- Falling through the floor glitch
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Challenging player-vs-player mode
- Option to disable ads for a fee
- Ability to create custom levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slow Mo' Run free?

Slow Mo' Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ScaleMan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Slow Mo' Run or ScaleMan?

Slow Mo' Run is rated higher. Slow Mo' Run averages 4.6 out of 5 from 87K ratings, while ScaleMan averages 4.1 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Slow Mo' Run or ScaleMan have ads?

Both Slow Mo' Run and ScaleMan show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Slow Mo' Run or ScaleMan?

Slow Mo' Run ships an update monthly, and ScaleMan every 3 months. Most recently, Slow Mo' Run was updated on October 19, 2026 and ScaleMan on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Slow Mo' Run or ScaleMan?

Slow Mo' Run currently peaks at #48 in the App Store charts, and ScaleMan at #148. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*