Comparison

Hack&Slash Frontier vs Waggle Squad

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

Head to head
About

Hack&Slash Frontier

Experience the thrill of hack-and-slash combat in an idle RPG. Automatically battle monsters, gather loot, and level up your character to discover powerful gear and unique skill combinations. Perfect for both casual and hardcore players seeking efficient progression and deep customization.

Highlights
  • Automatic idle looting and farming
  • Massive gear collection with randomized options
  • Diverse jobs and skill sets
  • Unique power-rewarding efficiency system
  • Deep gear customization for 'God-Tier Equipment'
Features
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Get the Thrill of Authentic Hack-and-Slash, Right in an Idle Game! Hack&Slash Frontier is an Idle RPG that perfectly balances ultimate efficiency with endless replayability and depth. ■ Idle Looting! Zero Time Wasted Battles with monsters, gathering materials, and farming gold—it's all fully automatic. When you check back, a mountain of dropped items and a powered-up character will be waiting for you. Get stronger at your own pace, whether you're commuting or on a short break. ■ The True Joy of Hack-and-Slash to Ignite Your Adventurer's Spirit It's more than just sitting back! The true essence of this game lies in sifting through the gathered gear to discover that single, almighty "God-Tier Equipment." - Massive Gear Collection with randomized options. - The faster you defeat enemies, the higher your idle efficiency! A unique system rewarding power. - Diverse Jobs and Skill Sets: Master and level up many different jobs to create unique skill combinations. Recommended for both casual players looking to kill time and hardcore players who crave a deep grind. Your "Ultimate Power" still lies dormant in the Frontier!

About

Waggle Squad

Engage in an addictive idle line defense game where you tap to summon over 200 unique pixel heroes. Build your ultimate squad to battle endless waves of monsters and epic bosses. Collect artifacts, upgrade heroes, and master diverse strategy modes to defend your castle.

Highlights
  • One-tap hero summoning
  • Over 200 unique pixel heroes
  • Idle hero progression
  • Infinite monster waves and bosses
  • Artifact and treasure collection
  • Multiple strategy modes
Features
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An epic confrontation between a diverse pixel army and giant bosses! Join Waggle Squad and dominate the battlefield with your own unique strategy. Waggle Squad is a strategic line defense game where you collect unique pixel heroes to fend off waves of enemies and overwhelming bosses. Enjoy deep strategic gameplay without the need for complex controls. Choose various character cards to deploy on the battlefield, manage limited resources efficiently, and claim victory. To stop the boss's powerful attacks, understanding hero synergies and perfecting your deployment timing is more important than anything else. Command your elite pixel army right now! Key Game Features 1. Strategic Card Summoning System - Easily summon heroes through the card grid at the bottom. - An intuitive UI that lets you experience the fun of both resource management and unit deployment. 2. Over 200 Unique Pixel Heroes - Collect a wide variety of characters with a classic pixel art aesthetic, including Knights, Mages, and Archers. - Combine each unit's unique abilities to build your own unbeatable deck. 3. Giant Boss Battles and Endless Waves - Engage in high-tension battles against screen-shaking giant bosses. - Test the limits of your squad by defeating non-stop waves of enemies. 4. Infinite Growth and Enhancement - Merge and enhance your heroes using resources earned through battle. - Collect relics and treasures to permanently upgrade the stats of your entire army. 5. Diverse Game Modes to Keep You Engaged - Various modes such as Occupation, Defense, and Time Attack are available to maximize strategic fun. - Your army grows even while you're away through the integrated idle system. Join the battlefield with Waggle Squad today!

Screenshots

Hack&Slash Frontier4 screens
Waggle Squad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Waggle Squad at none against Hack&Slash Frontier's shown. Waggle Squad also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (49 vs 9). Hack&Slash Frontier's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 48%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Hack&Slash Frontier sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Waggle Squad sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Waggle Squad holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Waggle Squad has 49 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Hack&Slash Frontier's written reviews are positive against 48% of Waggle Squad's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hack&Slash Frontier versus Waggle Squad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHack&Slash FrontierWaggle Squad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (9 ratings)4.6 (49 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews — better48.0% of reviews
Number of ratings949 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size211 MB160 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperIsao Nakamuraekgames

Customer experience

Hack&Slash Frontier

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral13.8%
Negative13.8%

Waggle Squad

All ratings49 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive48.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative36.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Hack&Slash Frontier

One-time4
  • 1 orb$1.99
  • 5orb$5.99
  • 15orb$19.99
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  • 50orb$59.99
14 purchases

Waggle Squad

One-time14
  • ZDefense 7$0.69
  • ZDefense 8$0.89
  • ZDefense 9$1.99
Show 11 more
  • ZDefense 12$6.99
  • ZDefense 13$6.99
  • ZDefense 14$7.99
  • ZDefense 11$13.99
  • Waggle 2$18.99
  • Waggle 20$21.99
  • ZDefense 15$21.99
  • ZDefense 10$21.99
  • ZDefense 18$21.99
  • Waggle 1$21.99
  • ZDefense 6$64.99

Questions

Is Hack&Slash Frontier free?
Hack&Slash Frontier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Waggle Squad free?
Waggle Squad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hack&Slash Frontier or Waggle Squad?
Waggle Squad is rated higher. Hack&Slash Frontier averages 4.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Waggle Squad averages 4.6 from 49 ratings.
Do Hack&Slash Frontier or Waggle Squad have ads?
Hack&Slash Frontier shows ads; Waggle Squad does not.
Which is updated more often, Hack&Slash Frontier or Waggle Squad?
Hack&Slash Frontier ships an update weekly, and Waggle Squad weekly. Most recently, Hack&Slash Frontier was updated on September 23, 2026 and Waggle Squad on September 20, 2026.

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