# Sling Kong vs Flarts

Sling Kong and Flarts both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Sling Kong's written reviews are positive against 61% of Flarts's. Sling Kong also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 3.9K). Flarts's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sling Kong sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Flarts sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sling Kong against 4.7 for Flarts. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19K and 3.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Sling Kong's written reviews are positive against 61% of Flarts's.

Sling Kong ships an update every 5 weeks, Flarts every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sling Kong | Flarts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sling-kong/id989080135/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flarts/id1168475063/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 3.9K |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 61.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 301 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Protostar](https://appshunter.io/developer/901595359) | [BitSmudge LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/588252325) |

## What reviewers say

### Sling Kong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sling-kong/id989080135)

Bounce and swing your character upwards through challenging levels filled with traps and obstacles. Collect over 100 unique characters and compete with friends. Create custom characters using selfies and accessories.

**Highlights:** Upward scrolling gameplay, Dastardly traps and obstacles, Collect over 100 characters, Challenge friends, Create custom characters with selfies, Dress characters with accessories

**Features:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Special 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magic Orb Combo! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spooky Village | $0.99 | one-time |
| Under The Sea | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Special 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mega Theme Bundle 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing game!
- 👍 Very fun and addictive
- 🐵 Cute and funny characters
- 💰 Lots of ways to earn coins
- 🎨 Fun themes and events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Expensive prizes and in-app purchases
- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 🤯 World average too difficult to beat

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working properly
- Prizes not showing up correctly
- Saved progress not loading on new devices
- Certain Kongs not displaying properly

**Requested features**

- More new and rare Kongs to collect
- Ability to trade or share Kongs with friends
- Hat store to buy hats for specific Kongs
- More mini-games and challenges
- Customizable levels or courses


### Flarts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flarts/id1168475063)

Launch flying darts through challenging obstacle courses to pop piñatas and hit bullseyes. This arcade-style game offers simple controls but requires precision to master. Compete with friends and climb leaderboards while unlocking fun customizations.

**Highlights:** 90 challenging levels, High score matches with friends, Unlockable cosmetic items, Leaderboard rankings, Precision-based gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sock of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Bursts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Bumpers | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Unique and creative game mechanics
- 💡 Potential for growth and evolution
- 🎨 Appealing art style and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unclear game mechanics and objectives
- 🔋 Excessive ads and intrusive monetization
- 🎮 Difficulty curve becomes too steep too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not unlocking after completing previous ones
- Ads not closing properly, causing crashes
- Game crashing after claiming daily rewards

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn off music and sound effects
- More customization options for darts and targets
- Detailed in-game explanations for challenges and goals
- Progress and purchase restoration functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sling Kong free?

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

### Is Flarts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sling Kong or Flarts?

Sling Kong is rated higher. Sling Kong averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Flarts averages 4.7 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Sling Kong or Flarts have ads?

Both Sling Kong and Flarts show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sling Kong or Flarts?

Sling Kong ships an update every 5 weeks, and Flarts every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sling Kong was updated on October 28, 2026 and Flarts 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.*