# Safari Smackdown — Collect, Compete, and Learn! > Collect, Compete, and Learn! (iPhone/iPad app by Nathan Lawlor.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safari-smackdown/id6742713693 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Nathan Lawlor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516524446) - Category: Games, Education, Card, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 30 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2025-03-09 - Data updated: 2026-08-16 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safari-smackdown/id6742713693/reviews.md ## What is Safari Smackdown? Discover the Ultimate Animal Card Collection & Strategy Game! Love animals, collecting rare cards, and testing your knowledge? Safari Smackdown combines animal facts, strategy, collecting, and arcade-style gameplay into a fun and educational experience for players of all ages. COLLECT & LEARN ABOUT AMAZING ANIMALS Build your collection with animals from every corner of the world, from powerful Lions and towering Giraffes to Dolphins and Blue Whales. Every animal card features a unique avatar and detailed statistics including Size, Speed, Strength, and Intelligence. Discover common, rare, epic, and legendary animals as you grow your collection and become a true wildlife expert. You can even showcase your favourite animals with Home Screen widgets! COMPLETE YOUR DISCOVERY JOURNAL Track your progress in the Discovery Journal and uncover the incredible diversity of the animal kingdom. Discover animal groups from the African Savannah, Deep Ocean, Woodland, Tundra, and more. Use your journal to identify missing animals, complete collections, and expand your knowledge of wildlife habitats around the world. How many ecosystems can you fully discover? LEVEL UP & BECOME A MASTER ZOOLOGIST Earn XP by playing games, winning challenges, discovering new animals, and expanding your collection. Progress through unique player levels, starting as an Animal Enthusiast and advancing through prestigious ranks such as Master Zoologist and Wildlife Champion. Every level represents your growing expertise and dedication to wildlife discovery. UNLOCK ACHIEVEMENTS & REWARDS Challenge yourself with dozens of achievements designed for collectors, explorers, and competitors. Earn achievements for: • Unlocking animals • Discovering rare cards • Winning Smackdown battles • Building Higher or Lower win streaks • Collecting in-game coins • Reaching new player levels Can you complete them all? PLAY FUN ANIMAL ARCADE GAMES Put your animal knowledge and strategy skills to the test in exciting mini-games. • Battle animals in Smackdown • Test your instincts in Higher or Lower • Earn coins and unlock new content • Compete against friends for the highest scores • Take on the challenge and prove your expertise EXPLORE A GROWING ANIMAL WORLD Safari Smackdown continues to evolve with new animals, card packs, achievements, mini-games, challenges, and collection goals regularly being added. Whether you're an animal lover, collector, trivia fan, or strategy gamer, Safari Smackdown offers a unique blend of education, progression, and competitive fun. Download Safari Smackdown today and begin your journey from Animal Enthusiast to Safari Grandmaster! ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Small Coin Pack | $0.49 | one-time | | Premium Coin Pack | $5.99 | one-time | | Medium Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time | | Extra Large Coin Pack | $3.99 | one-time | | Ultra Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time | | Large Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time | | Mega Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.9.0 — 2026-08-09 Introducing 4 NEW ANIMALS: Arctic Fox, Musk Ox, Narwhal, and Snowy Owl - which can all be found in the Tundra pack! We have also introduced new player levels, each with a unique player title, setting the maximum player level to 50! How high can you go? As always, we love and encourage feedback. Let us know what you are enjoying, and what you would like to see in future. Now go ahead, the Safari Smackdown adventure is waiting for you! ### 2.8.0 — 2026-07-28 This is a big one! Whether you consider yourself to be an Animal Enthusiast or a Master Zoologist, you can now work through the ranks and pride yourself on all of your hard work! Player levels are one of three major introductions to Safari Smackdown that will focus on progression across all aspects of the game. You will now find a Discovery Journal within your collection that highlights the variety and uniqueness of your collection of animals; compare with friends to see where your strengths are! Furthermore, there are now achievements to be claimed, which will give you the direction that you need to be the best at your game. Look around the app to find out what's coming soon! As always, we trust you will have fun out there! ### 2.7.0 — 2026-07-21 Introducing 4 NEW ANIMALS: Manta Ray, Octopus, Sea Turtle, and Seahorse - which can all be found in the Deep Blue pack! Whether you are taking on the role as a park ranger collecting all of the animals or are being a champion in the arcade, we're looking for feedback to help improve the app experience. Reach out to us by submitting your suggestions through the Share feedback option within the app! Enjoy the sunshine and remember to stay hydrated out there! ### 2.6.1 — 2026-04-27 Introducing new in-app purchases! Now you can buy coin packs to unlock more animal packs and expand your animal collection. We hope this brings more fun and discovery to your adventure! We're constantly looking for ways to improve the Safari Smackdown experience, so please feel free to use the Share Feedback option within the app if you have any thoughts or suggestions. Have fun out there and remember to stay hydrated! ### 2.6.0 — 2026-04-25 Introducing new in-app purchases! Now you can buy coin packs to unlock more animal packs and expand your animal collection. We hope this brings more fun and discovery to your adventure! We're constantly looking for ways to improve the Safari Smackdown experience, so please feel free to use the Share Feedback option within the app if you have any thoughts or suggestions. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-16.*