# BackSlap vs Rhythm Weightlifter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rhythm Weightlifter at none against BackSlap's 1. Rhythm Weightlifter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 10 days). BackSlap's advantage is ratings volume (71 vs 7) and review sentiment (84% vs 75%). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BackSlap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rhythm Weightlifter asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for BackSlap against 4.6 for Rhythm Weightlifter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BackSlap has 71 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of BackSlap's written reviews are positive against 75% of Rhythm Weightlifter's.

BackSlap ships an update every 10 days, Rhythm Weightlifter daily. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BackSlap | Rhythm Weightlifter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backslap/id6737307268/reviews) | [4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-weightlifter/id6755708164/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 319 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dotoyou Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480148667) | [7th Beat Games S.A.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/470825548) |

## 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)


### Rhythm Weightlifter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-weightlifter/id6755708164)

Test your timing and coordination in this unique rhythm game where you must tap to the beat to lift weights. Face increasingly complex rhythm patterns without musical cues. Play solo or team up with a friend in local co-op.

**Highlights:** Rhythm-based weightlifting gameplay, Challenging tap mechanics, No music cues, 12 unique levels, Infinite Mode, Local co-op mode

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BackSlap free?

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

### Is Rhythm Weightlifter free?

Rhythm Weightlifter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BackSlap or Rhythm Weightlifter?

BackSlap and Rhythm Weightlifter are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 71 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do BackSlap or Rhythm Weightlifter have ads?

BackSlap shows ads; Rhythm Weightlifter does not.

### Which is updated more often, BackSlap or Rhythm Weightlifter?

BackSlap ships an update every 10 days, and Rhythm Weightlifter daily. Most recently, BackSlap was updated on October 11, 2026 and Rhythm Weightlifter on October 20, 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.*