# Vertigus vs Bouncy Smash

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Vertigus | Bouncy Smash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertigus/id1051292772/reviews) | **[4.9 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bouncy-smash/id1052650381/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **131** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **93.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 311 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dominik Ringler](https://appshunter.io/developer/991933748) | [Identity Visuals LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/974796317) |

## What reviewers say

### Vertigus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertigus/id1051292772)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Retries +2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Key | $0.99 | one-time |
| Retries +10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ammo +20 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifes +5 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Retries +20 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Retries +30 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hardcore Mode | $4.99 | one-time |
| Retries +40 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Retries +50 | $7.99 | one-time |


### Bouncy Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bouncy-smash/id1052650381)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Explorer | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Herder | $0.99 | one-time |
| B-Boy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hoppy | $0.99 | one-time |
| His Majesty | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dino | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sparkles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blue Eyes Color Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Health Pack Tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Nostalgic enjoyment
- 👍 Free to play
- ✨ Satisfying graphics
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay
- 💸 No required purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 👎 Bad graphics (one review)
- 💀 Torturous (one review)

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to change orientation
- Mission complete alert blocks controls

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*