# Tiny Gladiators vs Smashy Duo

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tiny Gladiators at every 2 weeks against Smashy Duo's every 5 weeks. Tiny Gladiators also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Gladiators sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Smashy Duo sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tiny Gladiators against 4.8 for Smashy Duo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Tiny Gladiators's written reviews are positive against 94% of Smashy Duo's.

Tiny Gladiators ships an update every 2 weeks, Smashy Duo every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Gladiators | Smashy Duo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-gladiators/id1162024432/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smashy-duo/id1222275061/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 91.6% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 224 MB | 322 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BoomBit, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045926022) | [Big Frost Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131422574) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Gladiators

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-gladiators/id1162024432)

Embark on a quest for vengeance in this action RPG fighting game. Explore diverse regions, battle powerful enemies and bosses, and upgrade your character with new skills and gear. Challenge other players online or test your mettle in the high-risk Survival Tower.

**Highlights:** Action-packed fighting gameplay, RPG character progression, Explore 4 distinct regions, Online multiplayer battles, Survival Tower mode, Dozens of unique gear pieces, Leaderboards and achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Diamonds Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Smart Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Diamonds Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Diamonds Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Souls Pack 1 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Diamonds Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Genuinely amazing game
- ⭐ Great game
- ⭐ Awesome game
- ⭐ Fun and addictive
- ⭐ Nostalgic and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs with extra levels
- 🐛 Issues with character customization and progression
- 💰 Potential pay-to-win elements
- 🔍 Lack of updates and new content

**Reported bugs**

- Extra levels not registering as completed
- Inability to claim rewards from extra levels
- Infinite loading screens and crashes
- Character data not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Add more classes and character customization options
- Improve the clan and PvP systems
- Increase rewards and progression for extra levels
- Provide more frequent updates and new content


### Smashy Duo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smashy-duo/id1222275061)

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.

**Highlights:** Dual hero control, Over 100 unlockable heroes, 5 unique power-ups, Engaging Story Mode, Campaign Mode with 50 levels, Boss fights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle Original Price | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins Original Price | $7.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins Original Price | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Childhood game
- 👍 Great casual game
- 👍 Not a money grab
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Simple and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🐛 Glitchy when registering input

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Incompatible with some devices

**Requested features**

- More levels or new mechanics
- Add bosses into endless mode
- Multiplayer mode
- Story mode with boss battles
- Campaign mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Gladiators free?

Tiny Gladiators is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smashy Duo free?

Smashy Duo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Gladiators or Smashy Duo?

Smashy Duo is rated higher. Tiny Gladiators averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Smashy Duo averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Tiny Gladiators or Smashy Duo have ads?

Both Tiny Gladiators and Smashy Duo show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Gladiators or Smashy Duo?

Tiny Gladiators ships an update every 2 weeks, and Smashy Duo every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Gladiators was updated on October 1, 2026 and Smashy Duo on October 1, 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.*