# SLAP vs Lackin

The clearest difference is ads: SLAP at none against Lackin's shown. SLAP also leads on ratings volume (274 vs 27). Lackin's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SLAP sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Lackin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lackin holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SLAP has 274 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of SLAP's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lackin's.

SLAP ships an update every 3 weeks, Lackin every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SLAP | Lackin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (274 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slap-hide-seek-record/id6447382747/reviews) | **[4.8 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lackin/id6584517994/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **274** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 96.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 173 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Integrated Reality Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681178469) | [Lackin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758452967) |

## What reviewers say

### SLAP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slap-hide-seek-record/id6447382747)

Engage in real-life elimination games like Senior Assassin and Water Wars. This app allows you to play year-round, join local or global games, and even continue playing after elimination with ghost roles. It's designed for creating viral moments and connecting with friends for epic fun.

**Highlights:** Real-life elimination games, Year-round gameplay, Ghost roles after elimination, Auto-capture and share clips, Local and global game discovery, 3-player game option

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly pro subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly pro subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly pro subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Stealth Power Up | $2.99 | one-time |
| Protector Ghost Role | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and interactive game
- 🚀 Engaging and social experience
- 🚀 Great way to get outside and exercise
- 👍 Easy to use and onboard
- 👍 Innovative concept blending physical and digital gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some issues with target tracking and GPS
- 🔒 Concerns about security and potential scams
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes reported

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Occasional GPS and tracking issues

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved tutorial or onboarding process
- Support for more device types (e.g., Samsung)
- Ability to organize larger-scale games and events


### Lackin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lackin/id6584517994)

Turn casual hangouts into hilarious photo challenges with friends. Capture unexpected moments and share funny, meme-worthy pictures. Features include location tracking, elevation data, and group management for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Photo challenges for capturing friends, Social sharing of funny moments, Real-time notifications, Location tracking, Elevation data, Group member management

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lackin Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Lackin Pro Monthly | $25.99 | per month |
| Lackin Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SLAP free?

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

### Is Lackin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SLAP or Lackin?

Lackin is rated higher. SLAP averages 4.6 out of 5 from 274 ratings, while Lackin averages 4.8 from 27 ratings.

### Do SLAP or Lackin have ads?

Lackin shows ads; SLAP does not.

### Which is updated more often, SLAP or Lackin?

SLAP ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lackin every 5 days. Most recently, SLAP was updated on November 9, 2026 and Lackin on November 4, 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.*