Comparison

Pinchworm vs Slam Clash!

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

Head to head
About

Pinchworm

Embark on a quest to rescue your beloved from an evil bird. Jump, dig, and navigate challenging levels with unique characters. Compete with friends on leaderboards and collect badges in this addictive twitch-rhythm adventure.

Highlights
  • Unlockable characters with unique worlds
  • Award badges to collect
  • Custom scoreboard for competition
  • Addictive twitch-rhythm gameplay
  • Rescue your love
Features
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The love of your life has been snatched up by an evil bird! Jump, dig, and inch your way back to get revenge and save your love! • Collect ’em all — 14 unlockable characters each with a unique world and backstory • The struggle is real — 30 easy to near-impossible award badges to collect • Swag it out — climb the custom scoreboard and dominate your friends (and enemies!) while showing off your favorite worms • Love ain’t easy — test your skills with this super addictive twitch-rhythm game to get the highest score and save your love! *** 5/5 Clods *** Dirt Entusiast *** Harrowing tale of love as an arthropod in an world ruled by angry, flappy, and flightless birds *** Wormhole Weekly *** Game of the decayed! *** Gentleworms Quarterly *** We dig it! *** The Compost Tribune

About

Slam Clash!

Embark on a nostalgic digital cap collecting adventure. Explore diverse worlds, collect hundreds of unique caps, and master thrilling cap-flipping mini-games. Trade with players globally and compete to become the ultimate Cap Champion.

Highlights
  • Collect digital caps
  • Explore themed worlds
  • Engage in mini-games
  • Trade with global players
  • Master cap-flipping gameplay
  • Compete in challenges
  • Join a global community
Features
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Unleash the Excitement in Slam Clash! Get ready for non-stop fun and high-energy action in Slam Clash! Travel through captivating worlds, collect an epic variety of digital caps, and dive into thrilling mini-games. It’s a nostalgic nod to the 90s cap craze—reimagined for the digital age! Begin Your Ultimate Cap Quest Venture through a series of themed zones, each filled with its own unique twists and challenges. From buzzing cityscapes to whimsical fantasy lands, there’s always a new surprise waiting. Let your trusty guide, Slammer Sam, lead the way through this wild and wonderful cap adventure! Collect, Trade & Complete Your Set Hunt down hundreds of cool, quirky, and rare caps—featuring exclusive designs, beloved characters, and limited-edition drops. Connect with friends and players from around the globe to trade, collect, and become the reigning Cap Champion! Master the Flip & Slam! Put your skills to the test with classic cap-flipping gameplay infused with a modern edge. Challenge opponents in high-stakes slams, perfect your technique, and climb the leaderboard. Earn coins and unlock powerful caps as you dominate every match! Join the Global Cap Crew Form teams, complete daily missions, and compete in exciting events. Share your progress, trade your best finds, and team up with others in the vibrant Slam Clash! community. The cap-flipping universe is more fun with friends! With regular updates, time-limited events, and new cap collections always on the horizon, there’s never a dull moment. Explore fresh content, unlock new worlds, and keep the adventure alive! Slam Clash! is free to play, with optional in-app purchases. A stable internet connection is required for full functionality. Download now and start your cap-flipping journey today!

Screenshots

Pinchworm4 screens
Slam Clash!4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pinchworm and Slam Clash! both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Pinchworm's written reviews are positive against 46% of Slam Clash!'s. Pinchworm also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Pinchworm sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Slam Clash! sells 30 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pinchworm against 4.7 for Slam Clash!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 185 and 504 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Pinchworm's written reviews are positive against 46% of Slam Clash!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pinchworm ships an update every 10 days, Slam Clash! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 20, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pinchworm versus Slam Clash!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinchwormSlam Clash!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (185 ratings)4.7 (504 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews — better46.2% of reviews
Number of ratings185504 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB571 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperA Forgettable TuesdayFAIRY DRAGON - FZCO

Customer experience

Pinchworm

All ratings185 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive92.8%
Neutral0.5%
Negative6.7%

Slam Clash!

All ratings504 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral4.0%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral19.2%
Negative34.6%

User reviews

Pinchworm

From 185 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😊 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
  • 🎮 Simple yet challenging mechanics
  • 🎨 Charming art style and design
  • 🎵 Great music and audio
  • 😂 Funny and entertaining story

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
  • 🎮 Occasional unresponsive controls
  • 👀 Cannot see upcoming obstacles
  • 📊 Limited character variety
  • 🎯 High difficulty curve (100 points to win)

Slam Clash!

From 504 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Nostalgic gameplay reminiscent of classic pogs
  • 😌 Relaxing, laid-back game experience
  • 🎁 Generous rewards and prizes
  • 📺 Optional ads instead of forced commercials
  • 🎮 Simple, addictive game mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent loading and freezing issues
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization and microtransactions
  • 📺 Excessive ads and pop-ups
  • ⏱️ Slow energy regeneration requiring long wait times
  • 🎮 Limited gameplay depth compared to classic pogs

Bugs and requests

Pinchworm

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Game crashes on startup or during gameplay
  • Unresponsive jump and dig controls
  • Incorrect move detection
  • App crashes with specific iOS versions
  • Persistent crashing issues preventing gameplay
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  • Spam/casino redirects in app store

Requested features

10 requests
  • Jump and dig buttons as separate controls
  • Preview of upcoming obstacles
  • Mini-games within the app
  • More worms to purchase
  • Different birds to battle
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  • Online scoreboard
  • More character options
  • Different themes for characters
  • Lower winning score threshold (80 instead of 100)
  • Additional obstacle types

Slam Clash!

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Game freezes when entering versus mode
  • Loading screen fails to complete
  • Unable to progress past certain levels (level 40-41, level 125)
  • Piggy bank smash feature has no tap target
  • Energy refill system stops working
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  • Game crashes when clouds appear on new maps
  • Account login issues after extended play
  • Double charging for in-app purchases

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to change slammer customization
  • Carry-over system for axe cards between sessions
  • True PvP battle mode instead of Coin Masters-style gameplay
  • Additional side games to increase variety
  • Better tips and tutorials for game mechanics
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  • Improved energy management system

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Pinchworm

One-time10
  • Earl with CoinsFree
  • Glowy with CoinsFree
  • Añejo with CoinsFree
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  • Groovy with CoinsFree
  • Goldsworth with CoinsFree
  • Indy with CoinsFree
  • North with CoinsFree
  • Panduh with CoinsFree
  • W.J. Pennypincher III with CoinsFree
  • Onyx with CoinsFree
30 purchases

Slam Clash!

One-time30
  • Coin Dozer$0.99
  • Common pack$0.99
  • Pile of tokens$1.99
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  • Coin Dozer$1.99
  • Skip expedition$1.99
  • Unique pack$1.99
  • Coins Bundle$1.99
  • Energy bundle$1.99
  • Personal Offer$1.99
  • Rolling Offer$2.99
  • Piggy Bank$2.99
  • Spin$2.99
  • Rolling Offer$3.99
  • Joker Rolling Offer$4.99
  • Battle Pass Bundle$4.99
  • Coin Dozer$4.99
  • Skipits bundle$4.99
  • Rare pack$4.99
  • Piggy Bank$4.99
  • Energy bundle$4.99
  • Personal Offer$4.99
  • Battle Pass Bundle$7.99
  • Rare pack$9.99
  • Battle Pass$9.99
  • Energy bundle2 variants$9.99
  • Personal Offer$9.99
  • Personal Offer$12.99
  • Piggy Bank$14.99
  • Piggy Bank$17.99
  • Energy bundle2 variants$19.99

Questions

Is Pinchworm free?
Pinchworm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Slam Clash! free?
Slam Clash! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pinchworm or Slam Clash!?
Slam Clash! is rated higher. Pinchworm averages 4.6 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while Slam Clash! averages 4.7 from 504 ratings.
Do Pinchworm or Slam Clash! have ads?
Neither Pinchworm nor Slam Clash! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pinchworm or Slam Clash!?
Pinchworm ships an update every 10 days, and Slam Clash! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pinchworm was updated on June 20, 2026 and Slam Clash! on September 16, 2026.

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