# Control Ultimate Edition vs Slime Rancher

The clearest difference is rating: Slime Rancher at 4.8 against Control Ultimate Edition's 4.0. Slime Rancher also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 62%) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 345). Control Ultimate Edition's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $8.99) and chart position (#4 vs #32). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Control Ultimate Edition costs $2.99 and Slime Rancher $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Slime Rancher holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 345 and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Control Ultimate Edition's written reviews are positive against 81% of Slime Rancher's.

Control Ultimate Edition ships an update every 5 days, Slime Rancher every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control Ultimate Edition | Slime Rancher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (345 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-ultimate-edition/id6502953520/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slime-rancher/id6758201392/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 345 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | **81.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | #32 |
| Size | 568 MB | 1019 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Remedy Entertainment PLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/422020156) | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) |

## What reviewers say

### Control Ultimate Edition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-ultimate-edition/id6502953520)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Adventure, #15 Top Paid · Action, #38 Top Paid · Games, #62 Top Paid (US App Store)

Engage in a supernatural third-person action-adventure where you wield telekinetic powers and transforming weaponry to combat an ominous enemy. Uncover the dark secrets of a secretive government agency and fight to regain control of a world under threat.

**Highlights:** Supernatural combat, Transforming weaponry, Telekinetic powers, Uncover mysteries, Explore hidden world, Challenging boss fights

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Slime Rancher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slime-rancher/id6758201392)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Paid · Adventure, #50 Top Paid · Simulation, #145 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Explore a vibrant alien world, capture and tend to adorable slimes, and restore a neglected ranch. Use your vacpack to collect slimes, discover new species, and earn money to expand and decorate your estate. Enjoy different game modes at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Explore alien world, Capture and tend to slimes, Restore abandoned ranch, Craft and upgrade tools, Three game modes: Adventure, Casual, Rush, Revamped mobile interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Control Ultimate Edition free?

Control Ultimate Edition costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Slime Rancher free?

Slime Rancher costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Control Ultimate Edition or Slime Rancher?

Slime Rancher is rated higher. Control Ultimate Edition averages 4.0 out of 5 from 345 ratings, while Slime Rancher averages 4.8 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Control Ultimate Edition or Slime Rancher have ads?

Neither Control Ultimate Edition nor Slime Rancher shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Control Ultimate Edition or Slime Rancher?

Control Ultimate Edition ships an update every 5 days, and Slime Rancher every 10 days. Most recently, Control Ultimate Edition was updated on October 30, 2026 and Slime Rancher on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Control Ultimate Edition or Slime Rancher?

Control Ultimate Edition currently peaks at #4 in the App Store charts, and Slime Rancher at #32. 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.*