Comparison

Howl vs Slash Quest!

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

Head to head
About

Howl

Engage in turn-based tactical combat within a dark fairy-tale world threatened by a mysterious plague. Play as a deaf heroine who can foresee enemy moves, utilizing unique arrows and skills to defeat beasts. Explore beautifully illustrated environments and uncover secrets.

Highlights
  • Turn-based tactical combat
  • Foretell enemy moves
  • Variety of arrow types
  • Unlockable skills and upgrades
  • Living ink art style
  • Multiple chapters and levels
  • Save villagers
Features
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This game is free to download and play for a limited number of levels and time. Do you like the game? Then you can easily unlock the full version through the in App purchase! Howl is a turn-based puzzle/tactical folktale set in the Middle Ages, where a mysterious "howling plague" ravages the land. Any who hear the beasts’ howls turn into feral, hungering beasts themselves – further spreading the curse through their own howls. The Heroine of this tale was born deaf, giving her a unique protection against this curse. Play as a daring combat Prophet with the ability to foretell your enemies’ moves. Plan up to six steps ahead to outmaneuver your enemies. Fire a variety of arrows, such as exploding, lightning, or piercing shots, and use skills like Smoke Bombs and Shadow Step’s Invisibility to kill any beasts who stand in your way. Each type of beast offers its own challenges, with some approaching fast, while others taking more powerful hits or attacking from afar. Howl's visuals are created through "living ink", a flowing art style that paints the story as you play. Carve your way through a dark, fairy-tale world made up of obscure yet magical places where you fight to rid the lands of the howling plague. Howl features a total of 5 chapters, including the free Heart of Rot update, each with a distinct visual atmosphere scored by soothing music. Access to this update is FREE for anyone who has bought the Howl base game. You can access this update chapter from the Chapter 3 map at any point after reaching Chapter 3 of the main story. This update features its own chapter map, new enemies, a new boss level, new environment mechanics, the new Lightning Shot skill (which, once unlocked, can be used in the main game!), and an NPC who fights by your side in later levels. Features • Foretell the actions of your enemies in turn-based puzzle/tactics combat. • Play through 60 levels across 4 chapters, plus 18 new levels in the free update chapter! • Beautifully illustrated in a unique, living ink art style. • Outsmart the different wolf species, from fast predators to enormous pack leaders. • Unlock and upgrade new skills like Shadow Step, Exploding Shot, and more. • Save villagers from the claws – and howls – of the wolves. • Plot your route on the world map to uncover new skills and secret paths.

About

Slash Quest!

Embark on an adventure with a talking sword to save the Queendom. Master unique controls and a growing weapon to overcome challenges and defeat bosses. This game offers a free trial with a single in-app purchase to unlock the full experience.

Highlights
  • Unique growing sword mechanic
  • Customizable controls
  • 12 unique levels
  • Unique boss fights
  • 8 characters and story
  • Dozens of side quests
Features
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*NOTICE - TRY BEFORE YOU BUY* - Play the beginning for free. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks the full game. No ads. The Queen’s evergrowing talking sword is lost in a faraway land. Luckily you showed up to wield it back to the castle. You do know how to swing a sword, right? Right?! Forget your power fantasy. Slash Quest’s simple yet unfamiliar controls will put you in the shoes of an unlikely knight with a big heart, an even bigger weapon, and absolutely zero skills. But worry not! Just like Shep and Swordie’s friendship, before you know it everything will feel right and everyone will be counting on you to save the Queendom. Features: - Unique growing sword mechanic! - Customizable Controls - 12 Unique Levels - Unique Boss Fights - 8 Lovely Characters and story - Dozens of side quests and challenges - 12 upgradable skills to customize your gameplay experience - 20+ Collectable Cosmetic items - Engaging Mini Games and Game Center Leaderboards Integration - Original soundtrack by Breakmaster Cylinder

Screenshots

Howl4 screens
Slash Quest!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Howl at 78% against Slash Quest!'s 58%. Howl also leads on rating (4.2 vs 4.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Howl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Slash Quest! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Howl holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 77 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Howl's written reviews are positive against 58% of Slash Quest!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Howl versus Slash Quest!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHowlSlash Quest!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (63 ratings) — better4.0 (77 ratings)
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews — better57.5% of reviews
Number of ratings6377 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size477 MB1.2 GB
Age rating12+12+
Developerastragon Entertainment GmbHNoodlecake

Customer experience

Howl

All ratings63 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative17.5%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive78.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative17.2%

Slash Quest!

All ratings77 ratings
Positive70.1%
Neutral7.8%
Negative22.1%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive57.5%
Neutral11.0%
Negative31.5%

Bugs and requests

Howl

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Arrow card hidden by sidebar UI on left screen edge
  • Text bubbles blocking enemy action information
  • Save data not persisting after app closure
  • UI elements too small to read on iPhone
  • Tooltip descriptions not displaying correctly
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  • Hover mechanics don't work on iPad
  • Specific level completion issues (Tower chapter)
  • Yellow completion symbol blends with map background

Requested features

10 requests
  • Movable text bubbles to prevent obstruction
  • Character gender/pronoun customization
  • More levels and expanded content
  • Language localization (Vietnamese, German, etc.)
  • UI scaling for smaller phones
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  • Ability to select language for voice acting
  • More detailed story development
  • 3D graphics enhancement
  • Clearer level count visibility upfront
  • Improved tooltip system for mobile

Slash Quest!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Howl

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Full Version$3.99
1 purchases

Slash Quest!

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game2 variants$4.99

Questions

Is Howl free?
Howl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Slash Quest! free?
Slash Quest! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Howl or Slash Quest!?
Howl is rated higher. Howl averages 4.2 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Slash Quest! averages 4.0 from 77 ratings.
Do Howl or Slash Quest! have ads?
Neither Howl nor Slash Quest! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Howl or Slash Quest!?
Howl ships an update every 3 weeks, and Slash Quest! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Howl was updated on September 23, 2026 and Slash Quest! on August 30, 2026.

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