# Bug Heroes 2 Premium vs SlingFighter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SlingFighter at none against Bug Heroes 2 Premium's 6. SlingFighter also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 86%). Bug Heroes 2 Premium's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (290 vs 11). On rating, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Bug Heroes 2 Premium costs $1.99 and SlingFighter $2.99 up front. Bug Heroes 2 Premium sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. SlingFighter asks for nothing beyond the download.

SlingFighter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bug Heroes 2 Premium has 290 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Bug Heroes 2 Premium's written reviews are positive against 95% of SlingFighter's.

Bug Heroes 2 Premium ships an update every 2 weeks, SlingFighter every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bug Heroes 2 Premium | SlingFighter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (290 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-heroes-2-premium/id720208088/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slingfighter/id1309401361/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **290** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 86.3% of reviews | **95.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 564 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Foursaken Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366197999) | [Mitsuhiro Okada](https://appshunter.io/developer/796960589) |

## What reviewers say

### Bug Heroes 2 Premium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-heroes-2-premium/id720208088)

Lead a squad of unique insect heroes in tactical battles, customizing their abilities and gear. Scavenge for resources to fortify your base and survive waves of enemies. Engage in competitive multiplayer or cooperative missions.

**Highlights:** 25 unique heroes with distinct abilities, Squad-based gameplay controlling two heroes, Base fortification and defense, Single player missions and endless mode, 2v2 competitive multiplayer battles, Hero leveling, skills, and equipment customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamonds - 150 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds - 500 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds - 800 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds - 1,700 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds - 3,750 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds - 10,000 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Great gameplay
- 💡 Unique characters
- 👍 Addictive
- 👍 Excellent value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when selecting certain heroes
- 🐛 Multiplayer issues (lag, crashes)
- 🐛 Performance issues (FPS drops, lags)
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when selecting certain heroes
- Multiplayer mode frequently disconnects or lags
- Performance issues on older devices
- Glitches with hero abilities and effects

**Requested features**

- More maps and levels
- Expanded multiplayer options (more players, new modes)
- More heroes and customization options
- Restore purchase functionality
- Switch/console port


### SlingFighter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slingfighter/id1309401361)

Engage in fast-paced, one-on-one combat on a single device. Master unique character abilities and launch your fighter with simple pull-and-release controls for high-speed action. Discover new strategies with a growing roster of distinct characters.

**Highlights:** One-device multiplayer, Simple pull-and-launch controls, High-speed action, Diverse characters with unique abilities, 19 characters at launch, Regular character updates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bug Heroes 2 Premium free?

Bug Heroes 2 Premium costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is SlingFighter free?

SlingFighter costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bug Heroes 2 Premium or SlingFighter?

SlingFighter is rated higher. Bug Heroes 2 Premium averages 4.8 out of 5 from 290 ratings, while SlingFighter averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Bug Heroes 2 Premium or SlingFighter have ads?

SlingFighter shows ads; Bug Heroes 2 Premium does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bug Heroes 2 Premium or SlingFighter?

Bug Heroes 2 Premium ships an update every 2 weeks, and SlingFighter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bug Heroes 2 Premium was updated on October 26, 2026 and SlingFighter on October 26, 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.*