# BackSlap vs Trubics

BackSlap and Trubics are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. BackSlap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Trubics sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BackSlap ships an update every 10 days, Trubics every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BackSlap | Trubics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backslap/id6737307268/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **71** | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 319 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dotoyou Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480148667) | [DIGITAL BULL SOLUTIONS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798041384) |

## What reviewers say

### BackSlap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backslap/id6737307268)

A quirky music rhythm game with simple one-finger controls. Enjoy endless fun with over 80 free songs featuring humorous themes like back slapping and panda karaoke. Tap to the beat and aim for high scores based on your accuracy.

**Highlights:** One-finger controls, Over 80 free songs, Quirky themes, Rhythm-based tapping, Score ranking based on accuracy

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slap Master | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cute and appealing art style
- 🎶 Great music and rhythm
- 👍 Easy to learn and play
- 💡 Creative concept (massaging/rhythm game)
- ✨ Smooth gameplay and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😩 Songs can be too long
- 😴 Gameplay can be monotonous/hypnotic
- ✋ Gameplay can cause hand cramps
- 📉 Lack of challenge in higher difficulties
- 🔊 Audio issues (failure/no music)

**Reported bugs**

- Audio failure
- Crashing when trying to watch ads
- Scores not updating after achieving SSS
- No music playing
- Imported songs not playable

**Requested features**

- More animal series or new songs
- Tasks or events for rewards
- Customizable button skins
- Option for dual-key (left/right)
- More varied melodies and譜面 (charts)


### Trubics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trubics/id6742369636)

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Platform Marble Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Platform Neon Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Player Cat Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Player Neon Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Player Glass Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2400 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Lives 24h | $1.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Lives | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BackSlap free?

BackSlap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Trubics free?

Trubics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do BackSlap or Trubics have ads?

Both BackSlap and Trubics show ads.

### Which is updated more often, BackSlap or Trubics?

BackSlap ships an update every 10 days, and Trubics every 3 weeks. Most recently, BackSlap was updated on October 11, 2026 and Trubics on October 7, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
