Comparison

Crooked Path vs Smash Glider

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

Head to head
About

Crooked Path

Navigate an ever-changing, infinite path in this visually stunning endless runner. Master simple one-touch controls to turn your character and keep pace as the speed increases. Collect unlockable items and compete for high scores.

Highlights
  • Addictive endless runner gameplay
  • Simple one-touch controls
  • GameCenter achievements and leaderboards
  • 27 unlockable items
  • Daily free gifts
  • Wheel of fortune prize
  • Score sharing with friends
Features
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'Life is an endless journey; a path that extends infinitely into the distance' Follow your path in this gorgeous & addictive endless runner. Embark on a journey through many twists & turns, and across many seasons, but you must act quick to not fall off your Crooked Path. There is only one control; tap to turn. Your character starts off slow but the further you get along your path, the faster it gets! Features: - EXCITING and ADDICTIVE gameplay - Simple ONE TOUCH controls - GameCenter ACHIEVEMENTS - GameCenter Leaderboard - 27 UNLOCKABLE Items - Get daily FREE GIFTS! - Win a PRIZE in our wheel of fortune - SHARE YOUR SCORE with friends! - Share an ACTION SCREENSHOT - Escape into our immersive soundtrack * iPhone 5 / iPod Touch 6 / iPad Mini 2 / iPad Air or later recommended Contact: info@ruvixarts.com

About

Smash Glider

Features
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Become the Hero in Smash Glider! In a future where AI-driven cities are collapsing under relentless attacks from rogue machines, survival hinges on one unstoppable force - you. The highways between safe zones are infested with deadly drones, malfunctioning defenses, and brutal obstacles. Only the Smash Glider- a high-speed, weaponized sphere - can smash through the chaos and clear the way for vital convoys transporting survivors, critical supplies, and the last hopes of humanity. Gear up and get ready to wreck, dodge, and dominate! Harness the power of your massive wrecking ball to destroy threats from above and below. Your skills will be pushed to the limit—and sharpened—as enemies and challenges grow ever more intense! Your Mission: Take control of the Smash Glider, equipped with energy pulses, impact shields, gravity boosters, and self-repairing tech. Your goals are clear: • Clear the highway before the Allied Convoy arrives—or risk total mission failure. • Collect as many energy orbs as possible to upgrade your abilities and maximize your power. • Score massive points to climb the global leaderboard and prove yourself the ultimate Smash Glider Pilot! Key Features: • Smash & Destroy: Obliterate obstacles and enemy drones with wrecking ball attacks and powerful energy pulses. • Dodge & Evade: Navigate deadly spikes, laser traps, collapsing tunnels, and ambushes with lightning-fast reflexes. • Charge & Upgrade: Gather energy orbs to strengthen your shields, supercharge boosters, and enhance your weapon systems. • Race Against Time: The countdown is on! Clear the road before the convoy hits danger zones—or face devastating failure. • Compete Globally: Score big, climb the leaderboard, and show the world you’re the top Smash Glider! Epic Story Progression: Every level takes you deeper into hostile territory. From evacuating civilians to rescuing scientists carrying crucial AI blueprints, each convoy saved brings humanity closer to survival. Your final mission? Smash a path to humanity’s last stronghold—and decide the fate of the world. Download Smash Glider now—smash your enemies, collect the power, and rise to the top! Humanity is counting on you!

Screenshots

Crooked Path4 screens
Smash Glider4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Crooked Path at none against Smash Glider's shown. Crooked Path also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (8.4 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Crooked Path sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Smash Glider sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crooked Path ships an update every 2 days, Smash Glider every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Crooked Path versus Smash Glider: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrooked PathSmash Glider
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (59 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings59 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.4 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB227 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperRuvixInventrix B.V.

Bugs and requests

Crooked Path

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Prize wheel only gives blue scarfs
  • New scarfs not usable after switching
  • Cannot change unlocked scarf color
  • App quits when restarting
  • App crashes on retry
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  • App crashes before menu screen
  • App crashing a lot

Requested features

5 requests
  • Fix scarf unlock bug
  • Improve screenshot sharing quality
  • Allow sharing to more platforms
  • Change sad music to happy music
  • Add new updates

Smash Glider

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Crooked Path

One-time5
  • 2500 Coins$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • 7500 Coins$1.99
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  • 22500 Coins$4.99
  • 87500 Coins$9.99
1 purchases

Smash Glider

One-time1
  • NoAds$0.99

Questions

Is Crooked Path free?
Crooked Path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smash Glider free?
Smash Glider is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Crooked Path or Smash Glider have ads?
Smash Glider shows ads; Crooked Path does not.
Which is updated more often, Crooked Path or Smash Glider?
Crooked Path ships an update every 2 days, and Smash Glider every 5 weeks. Most recently, Crooked Path was updated on November 2, 2026 and Smash Glider on October 28, 2026.

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