Comparison

Vertigus vs Bouncy Smash

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

Head to head
About

Vertigus

Embark on a perilous journey to recover stolen diamonds. Navigate through diverse worlds with unique challenges and engage in thrilling boss battles. Experience fluid physics and motion-based gameplay in this vertical platformer.

Highlights
  • 40 handcrafted levels
  • 5 boss fights
  • Vertical level design
  • Fluid physics
  • Motion-based gameplay
  • Slow motion platforming
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Can you help Vertigus find his father's stolen diamonds? Go on a journey that will take you through different worlds full of dangers at every step. Vertigus features: • 40 handcrafted levels including 5 boss fights • Vertical level design • Fluid physics and motion based gameplay • Slow motion platforming

About

Bouncy Smash

Bounce and smash through vibrant, challenging levels in this modern arcade platformer. Time your bounces to defeat enemies or use powerful abilities. Compete in daily and weekly challenges for rewards and customize your character.

Highlights
  • Challenging arcade platforming levels
  • Smash enemies with timed bounces
  • Unlockable character outfits and skins
  • Four powerful character skills
  • Daily and weekly challenges
  • Leaderboard competition
Features
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Bounce and smash across expertly designed levels bursting with color and light in Bouncy Smash! Challenging gameplay and beautifully designed environments await you in this modern arcade platformer. Perfectly time your bounces to crush wave after wave of evil enemies – or unleash powerful smashing abilities to take them out in one single blow. Choose arcade mode for endless fun – or intense daily and weekly challenges to earn special outfits, skins, and skills. Bounce and smash your way to victory in this addictive arcade game with roguelike tendencies :) - Experience the best of arcade-style platforming gameplay in colorful, challenging levels. - Rack up massive high-scores to bounce your way up the leaderboards. - Customize your character with fun outfits – each with their own upgrades and color skins. - Use four skills to make your character even more powerful – with unlockables coming soon! - Test your bounce and smash skills in intense daily and weekly challenges.

Screenshots

Vertigus4 screens
Bouncy Smash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bouncy Smash at 4.9 against Vertigus's 4.0. Bouncy Smash also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Vertigus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bouncy Smash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bouncy Smash holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bouncy Smash has 131 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Vertigus's written reviews are positive against 94% of Bouncy Smash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vertigus ships an update every 2 months, Bouncy Smash weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Vertigus versus Bouncy Smash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVertigusBouncy Smash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.9 (131 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews93.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2131 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB311 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDominik RinglerIdentity Visuals LLC

Customer experience

Vertigus

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Bouncy Smash

All ratings130 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive93.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.5%

Bugs and requests

Vertigus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bouncy Smash

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Unable to change orientation
  • Mission complete alert blocks controls

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add more challenge levels
  • Customization for character color and name
  • Global high score list
  • Option to change orientation for headphone jack placement
  • Fix alert blocking controls
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  • Continuing story mode
  • Move right button on complete right of screen

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Vertigus

One-time10
  • Retries +2$0.99
  • Level Key$0.99
  • Retries +10$1.99
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  • Ammo +20$1.99
  • Lifes +5$2.99
  • Retries +20$3.99
  • Retries +30$4.99
  • Hardcore Mode$4.99
  • Retries +40$6.99
  • Retries +50$7.99
10 purchases

Bouncy Smash

One-time10
  • The Explorer$0.99
  • The Herder$0.99
  • B-Boy$0.99
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  • Hoppy$0.99
  • His Majesty$0.99
  • Dino$0.99
  • Sparkles$0.99
  • Blue Eyes Color Skin$0.99
  • 50 Health Pack Tokens$3.99
  • Value Pack$3.99

Questions

Is Vertigus free?
Vertigus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bouncy Smash free?
Bouncy Smash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vertigus or Bouncy Smash?
Bouncy Smash is rated higher. Vertigus averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bouncy Smash averages 4.9 from 131 ratings.
Do Vertigus or Bouncy Smash have ads?
Vertigus shows ads; Bouncy Smash does not.
Which is updated more often, Vertigus or Bouncy Smash?
Vertigus ships an update every 2 months, and Bouncy Smash weekly. Most recently, Vertigus was updated on October 20, 2026 and Bouncy Smash on October 19, 2026.

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