Polyforge vs Smashy Duo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Polyforge
Create unique crystals by striking their sides in a specific sequence. Experience a blend of engaging gameplay, beautiful visuals, and calming soundscapes. Compete globally for the highest achieved level.
- Forge new shapes
- Strike all sides
- Avoid striking same side twice
- Simple visuals
- Serene sound design
- Global leaderboards
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Forge amazing crystals in a symphony of shapes, sound and color ◉ Forge new shapes by striking all the sides ◉ Don't strike the same side twice ◉ Simple & Beautiful visuals ◉ Atmospheric & Serene sound design ◉ Compete for the highest level in the world
Smashy Duo
Control two heroes simultaneously in this fast-paced arcade game to defeat monsters. Unlock over 100 unique heroes and utilize power-ups to enhance the challenging gameplay. Enjoy engaging story and campaign modes with boss fights.
- Dual hero control
- Over 100 unlockable heroes
- 5 unique power-ups
- Engaging Story Mode
- Campaign Mode with 50 levels
- Boss fights
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Smashy Duo is an unique fast-paced arcade action game where you control 2 Heroes to hit as many monsters before one of them was knocked off from the stage. Smashy Duo features a simple tap control where anyone can easily pick up and play without going through complex tutorials. Over 100 Heroes to be unlocked where everyone has their own unique appearance and sound effect. Additionally, Smashy Duo includes 5 unique Power-Ups to enhance the excitement that lies in every single match that you play. Be warned that this could be one of the most addictive games of all time. Feature Highlights: - Fast-paced, action-packed, unique, and challenging gameplay experience - Intuitive and simplest tap control - Engaging Story Mode - Campaign Mode with 50 levels of challenge - Intense yet satisfying Boss Fight - Over 100 Heroes to be unlocked - 5 upgradable Power-Ups - Different sets of Monsters and Stages to be unlocked - Stunning soundtrack and effect - Game Center Achievements Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter to get the latest development news from us! fb.com/bigfrostgames twitter.com/bigfrostgames
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smashy Duo at none against Polyforge's 1. Smashy Duo also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 28 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Polyforge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smashy Duo asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Polyforge against 4.8 for Smashy Duo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 931 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 94% and 94% positive.
Polyforge ships an update every 28 months, Smashy Duo every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Polyforge | Smashy Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (931 ratings) | 4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 93.6% of reviews | 93.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 931 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 322 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ImpactBlue Studios Pty Ltd | Big Frost Games |
Customer experience
Polyforge
Smashy Duo
User reviews
Polyforge
From 931 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Relaxing and soothing
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and colors
- 🎶 Calming and enjoyable music
- ⏱️ Simple and easy to play
- 🎯 Challenging and addictive gameplay
Room to improve
- 🔁 Repetitive shapes and patterns
- 🎨 Some color combinations hard to see
- ⚠️ Difficulty can be frustrating at times
Smashy Duo
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Childhood game
- 👍 Great casual game
- 👍 Not a money grab
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Simple and fun
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🐛 Glitchy when registering input
Bugs and requests
Polyforge
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional freezing or crashing
- Issues with ad playback
Requested features
3 requests- More diverse shapes and patterns
- Difficulty settings or modes
- Ability to customize color schemes
Smashy Duo
Reported bugs
2 issues- Game freezes and crashes
- Incompatible with some devices
Requested features
10 requests- More levels or new mechanics
- Add bosses into endless mode
- Multiplayer mode
- Story mode with boss battles
- Campaign mode
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- Dark mode option
- Ability to swap duos
- Add Sans and Papyrus as a duo
- Add more Star Wars characters
- Option to remove screen shake
In-app purchases
Polyforge
- Remove Ads$0.99
Smashy Duo
No in-app purchases
