# SLASH vs Melissa

The clearest difference is update cadence: SLASH at every 5 days against Melissa's every 6 weeks. Melissa's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SLASH ships an update every 5 days, Melissa every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SLASH | Melissa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Size | 56 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SIG Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692283848) | [Minseok Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794137893) |

## What reviewers say

### SLASH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slash/id6450197473)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Melissa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melissa/id6741430491)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SLASH free?

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

### Is Melissa free?

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

### Do SLASH or Melissa have ads?

Neither SLASH nor Melissa shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SLASH or Melissa?

SLASH ships an update every 5 days, and Melissa every 6 weeks. Most recently, SLASH was updated on September 9, 2026 and Melissa on September 14, 2026.

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