# Squish Machine — Survive the squish!

> Fast-paced action puzzler with timed levels and character unlocks. (iPhone/iPad app by Brad Erkkila.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squish-machine/id1437134059 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Brad Erkkila](https://appshunter.io/developer/933627895)
- Category: Games, Action, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 146 App Store ratings · 81 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 12 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-02-06
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squish-machine/id1437134059/reviews.md

## What is Squish Machine?

Welcome to the Squish Machine! A machine designed only for squishing slow pokes who can’t turn it off in time. Are you quick enough for this action puzzler?

Features include:
• 240 quick, bite-sized levels at launch to progress through!
• 28 cute characters to unlock!
• Vibrant, fun visuals!
• Upbeat sound design!
• If you manage to survive the squish through level 160, you unlock an arcade mode. How many levels can you survive in a row? A million? Well, let’s see it, friend!
• Timed Mode! Try and get through the first 100 levels as quickly as possible.

This game is supported by advertising, but a one-time purchase removes the ads that appear during game play breaks.

## Key features

- 240 quick levels
- 28 unlockable characters
- Vibrant visuals
- Upbeat sound design
- Arcade mode unlocked
- Timed Mode

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Interstitial Adverts | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Squish Machine?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 👍 Great physics
- 👍 Creative concept
- 👍 Satisfying platforming
- 👍 Good for passing time
- 👍 Simple and addictive
- 👍 Great art style
- 👍 Good for short play sessions
- 👍 Free to play with minimal ads
- 👍 Challenging levels
- 👍 Good replayability with arcade mode
- 👍 Rewarding gameplay

**Cons**

- 🐛 Jumping controls are clunky
- 🐛 Inconsistent jump registration
- 🐛 Jumping issues cause deaths
- 🐛 Jump button placement is low
- 🐛 Game can be too short
- 🐛 Some levels are too hard
- 🐛 Asset reuses
- 🐛 Portrait mode can be uncomfortable
- 🐛 Music/podcast is turned off

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App loads with music enabled even if sound is off
- Jumping delays
- Game drops jumps
- Jumping isn't responsive enough
- Jump button is low
- Random forced ad
- Doesn't save progress
- Crashing instantly
- Controls fail when pressing two buttons at once
- Game turns off external audio

**Most requested features**

- More games
- More levels
- Endless mode
- Skip very hard levels
- Difficulty selection for arcade mode
- Level creator
- Cloud save
- Create own levels and characters
- Multiplayer mode
- Add difficulty modes (Hard, Easy)
- Update button placement

## Recent user reviews (10 of 81)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squish-machine/id1437134059/reviews.md

### 5/5 — This game is awaome

*2025-11-08, version 1.1.11*

Please make more games

### 5/5 — 这个游戏很好玩！

*2024-04-05, version 1.1.11*

我多爱几个游戏吧！

### 5/5 — Campeón mundial

*2024-02-20, version 1.1.11*

Soy uno de los mejores campeones y me pase todos los niveles.esta muy chulo

### 4/5 — So good

*2022-12-26, version 1.1.11*

This is just such a good game 100% get but it is not perfect 😕

### 5/5 — Like it

*2022-10-01, version 1.1.11*

It’s a squash machine.click the buttons for no squash. Play now.

### 3/5 — Everytime the app loads music is enabled

*2022-08-24, version 1.1.11*

Even if you turn sound off the last time you played it still has sound next time you start up the game

### 5/5 — g

*2022-02-20, version 1.1.11*

gh

### 5/5 — 🤩

*2021-10-02, version 1.1.10*

O som do jogo cai

### 5/5 — Çok zor

*2020-10-10, version 1.1.5*

Daha çok zor olmalı bence

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2020-06-14, version 1.1.5*

I got this game when it came out, and I loved it and still do! Simple, but definitely fun! Amazing game.

## Frequently asked questions about Squish Machine

### What is Squish Machine?

Squish Machine is an action puzzler game where players must quickly react to avoid being squished. It features numerous levels, unlockable characters, and different game modes to test your skills.

### What are the key features of Squish Machine?

Key features include 240 bite-sized levels, 28 cute characters to unlock, vibrant visuals, upbeat sound design, an unlockable arcade mode, and a timed mode for speed challenges.

### How much does Squish Machine cost?

The game is free to download and play, supported by advertising. Players can opt for a one-time purchase to remove ads that appear during gameplay breaks.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect?

You can expect fast-paced, timed gameplay that requires quick reflexes to progress through levels. The game offers both standard progression and modes focused on survival and speed.

### Is there a way to play without ads?

Yes, the game is supported by advertising, but you can remove all ads with a single, one-time purchase. This purchase eliminates ads that appear during breaks in gameplay.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.11 — 2021-10-13

• Addressing some crash issues with devices running iOS 15

### 1.1.10 — 2021-05-02

• Implemented App Tracking Transparency prompt

### 1.1.9 — 2021-04-24

• Some updates in preparation of iOS privacy upgrades.

### 1.1.8 — 2021-03-20

• Fixed some audio issues after adverts complete

### 1.1.7 — 2021-02-25

• Minor bug fixes and tweaks

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All apps by Brad Erkkila: https://appshunter.io/developer/933627895

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-04.*
