# SLAMMED! vs Highlands, Deep Waters

The clearest difference is monetization model: Highlands, Deep Waters at ad-supported against SLAMMED!'s free with in-app purchases. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

SLAMMED! costs $6.99 and Highlands, Deep Waters $6.99 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 — 4.8 for SLAMMED! against 4.6 for Highlands, Deep Waters. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 28 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of SLAMMED!'s written reviews are positive against 95% of Highlands, Deep Waters's.

SLAMMED! ships an update every 8 months, Highlands, Deep Waters every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SLAMMED! | Highlands, Deep Waters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | $6.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slammed/id645682470/reviews)** | [4.6 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highlands-deep-waters/id1288269331/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 92.7% of reviews | **95.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 30 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Choice of Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935) | [Hosted Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482415564) |

## What reviewers say

### SLAMMED!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slammed/id645682470)

Experience a 250,000-word interactive novel where you navigate the treacherous world of professional wrestling. Build your character, choose your wrestling style, and make impactful decisions that shape your journey to stardom, from the ring to backstage politics.

**Highlights:** Interactive text-based novel, Pro-wrestling career simulation, Character development and style choice, Story choices impact outcome, Manage relationships and rivalries, Play as male or female, various orientations

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📖 Exceptional storytelling and writing quality
- 🎭 Memorable and well-developed characters
- 🔄 High replay value with multiple branching paths
- ⏱️ Lengthy gameplay (6+ hours per playthrough)
- 💰 Excellent value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game-breaking bugs on iOS (freezes, glitches)
- 💾 No save slots or chapter select feature
- 📉 Some storylines left unresolved
- 🚶 Slow pacing in certain sections
- 🎨 Limited character appearance customization

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on iOS 9 and later versions
- Car crash flashback sequence causes game to freeze when fighting JJ
- Gender pronoun switches for love interests
- Hometown data display errors
- Choice response mismatches with selected options

**Requested features**

- Sequel or continuation of the story
- Save slots for mid-game checkpoints
- Chapter select functionality
- More wrestling-based story games
- Extended ending that continues after final match


### Highlands, Deep Waters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highlands-deep-waters/id1288269331)

Unravel a dark mystery in a Scottish town, uncovering cultists and abyssal horrors. Your choices shape the narrative of this text-based interactive novel, where you play as a detective, criminal, or scholar.

**Highlights:** Interactive text-based story, Choice-driven narrative, Deduction system for clues, Sanity system, Character role selection, Hand-drawn maps and lore

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SLAMMED! free?

SLAMMED! costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Highlands, Deep Waters free?

Highlands, Deep Waters costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SLAMMED! or Highlands, Deep Waters?

SLAMMED! is rated higher. SLAMMED! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Highlands, Deep Waters averages 4.6 from 28 ratings.

### Do SLAMMED! or Highlands, Deep Waters have ads?

Both SLAMMED! and Highlands, Deep Waters show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SLAMMED! or Highlands, Deep Waters?

SLAMMED! ships an update every 8 months, and Highlands, Deep Waters every 13 months. Most recently, SLAMMED! was updated on October 23, 2026 and Highlands, Deep Waters on October 26, 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.*