# Tiny Gladiators vs Smash Club

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tiny Gladiators at every 2 weeks against Smash Club's every 42 months. Tiny Gladiators also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (92% vs 73%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Gladiators sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Smash Club sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tiny Gladiators holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Gladiators has 2K ratings behind it against 248, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Tiny Gladiators's written reviews are positive against 73% of Smash Club's.

Tiny Gladiators ships an update every 2 weeks, Smash Club every 42 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Gladiators | Smash Club |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-gladiators/id1162024432/reviews)** | [4.5 (248 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-club/id1380617722/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 248 |
| Positive reviews | **91.6% of reviews** | 72.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 42 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 224 MB | 261 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [BoomBit, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045926022) | [Four Fats](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362798072) |

## 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


### Smash Club

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-club/id1380617722)

Engage in a chaotic arcade brawler set in a post-collapse city. Assemble a gang of vigilantes and utilize a vast arsenal of unconventional weapons to fight street gangs and restore order. Enjoy local and online multiplayer with controller support.

**Highlights:** 50 playable characters, Varied arsenal of weapons, Local & Online multiplayer, MFi controller support, Form your own vigilante gang

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crushinator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Abigail | $0.99 | one-time |
| Brock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Smash Club x20 Continues | $0.99 | one-time |
| Envoy of Death | $0.99 | one-time |
| Messenger of Death | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nameless | $0.99 | one-time |
| Old Ben | $0.99 | one-time |
| Raven | $0.99 | one-time |
| Romario | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shishima | $0.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Leader Shmeenis | $0.99 | one-time |
| Toby | $0.99 | one-time |
| Agent Dick | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buffy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bearwolf | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jacob | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zambarbone | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pauline | $0.99 | one-time |
| Saberwuuf | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sphinx | $0.99 | one-time |
| Clementine | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Premium Brawler Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Smash Club Full Brawler Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Gladiators free?

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

### Is Smash Club free?

Smash Club is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Gladiators or Smash Club?

Tiny Gladiators is rated higher. Tiny Gladiators averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Smash Club averages 4.5 from 248 ratings.

### Do Tiny Gladiators or Smash Club have ads?

Both Tiny Gladiators and Smash Club show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Gladiators or Smash Club?

Tiny Gladiators ships an update every 2 weeks, and Smash Club every 42 months. Most recently, Tiny Gladiators was updated on October 21, 2026 and Smash Club on October 23, 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.*