# Bug Juice! vs Smash’em Up!

The clearest difference is ads: Bug Juice! at none against Smash’em Up!'s shown. Bug Juice! also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bug Juice! | Smash’em Up! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smashem-up/id6753736324/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 13 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Easy 8 Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/293405662) | [David Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839832764) |

## What reviewers say

### Bug Juice!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-juice/id1193060925)

Unleash your inner exterminator and squash a swarm of bugs as a fun stress reliever. Compete on leaderboards by quickly eliminating pests with satisfying pops and pokes. Enjoy a clean, simple gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Bug extermination gameplay, Leaderboard competition, Stress relief mechanics, Simple controls, Satisfying visual effects

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smash’em Up!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smashem-up/id6753736324)

Test your reflexes in this addictive arcade tapper where you tap and smash endless waves of bugs. Build combos, avoid bombs, and face challenging boss battles. Simple to learn but difficult to master, it's perfect for quick gaming sessions.

**Highlights:** Intuitive one-tap controls, Endless progression with increasing challenge, Skill-based combo system, Boss battles, Rare bug variants, Local high-score tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bug Juice! free?

Bug Juice! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smash’em Up! free?

Smash’em Up! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Bug Juice! or Smash’em Up! have ads?

Smash’em Up! shows ads; Bug Juice! does not.

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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.*