# EPOCH.2 vs Slaughter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slaughter at none against EPOCH.2's 10. EPOCH.2's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (406 vs 47). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

EPOCH.2 costs $0.99 and Slaughter $0.29 up front. EPOCH.2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Slaughter asks for nothing beyond the download.

EPOCH.2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EPOCH.2 has 406 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 86% and 86% positive.

EPOCH.2 ships an update every 6 weeks, Slaughter every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | EPOCH.2 | Slaughter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **$0.29** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epoch2/id660982355/reviews)** | [4.4 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slaughter/id1179441297/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **406** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 790 MB | 591 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Uppercut Games Pty Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/453164600) | [Sergey Sukharev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1179441296) |

## What reviewers say

### EPOCH.2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epoch2/id660982355)

Engage in epic robot combat across a post-apocalyptic world. Control your robot with intuitive swipes, make tactical decisions, and unravel a compelling story of humanity's downfall and a princess's survival. Upgrade your robot with salvaged parts and diverse weaponry to face escalating challenges.

**Highlights:** Intuitive touch-screen controls, Tactical combat and decision-making, Engaging post-apocalyptic story, Robot customization and upgrades, Arena-style combat with boss battles, Leaderboard challenges

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Handful of Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Stack of Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Containment Weapon | $1.99 | one-time |
| Leaper Weapon | $2.99 | one-time |
| Melee Weapon | $3.99 | one-time |
| A Pile of Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sniper Weapon | $4.99 | one-time |
| Worm Weapon | $5.99 | one-time |
| Worm Armor | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 🔥 Addictive and fun
- 💎 Customizable gear
- 🎮 Challenging but rewarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls
- 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- O.G.R.E. turret not working despite owning first game
- Frequent crashes, especially towards end of campaign
- Checkpoint issues causing loss of progress
- Sound not working for some users

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More levels and campaign content
- Ability to carry over progress from first game
- Improved checkpoint system
- More variety in enemy types and boss battles


### Slaughter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slaughter/id1179441297)

Embark on a perilous journey as a mercenary fighting through a city of madmen. Engage in a story-driven campaign or test your endurance in an arena mode, battling hordes of enemies and formidable bosses with a vast arsenal of weapons.

**Highlights:** Single-player campaign mode, Survival arena mode, Variety of weapons, Hordes of enemies, Boss battles, Beautiful graphics, Excellent optimization

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EPOCH.2 free?

EPOCH.2 costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Slaughter free?

Slaughter costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, EPOCH.2 or Slaughter?

EPOCH.2 is rated higher. EPOCH.2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 406 ratings, while Slaughter averages 4.4 from 47 ratings.

### Do EPOCH.2 or Slaughter have ads?

Neither EPOCH.2 nor Slaughter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EPOCH.2 or Slaughter?

EPOCH.2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Slaughter every 3 months. Most recently, EPOCH.2 was updated on October 2, 2026 and Slaughter on October 2, 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.*