# Pixel Sword Fish io vs Smash.IO™

Pixel Sword Fish io and Smash.IO™ both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Pixel Sword Fish io's written reviews are positive against 40% of Smash.IO™'s. Pixel Sword Fish io also leads on ratings volume (129K vs 571). Smash.IO™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Sword Fish io sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Smash.IO™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pixel Sword Fish io against 4.6 for Smash.IO™. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Sword Fish io has 129K ratings behind it against 571, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Pixel Sword Fish io's written reviews are positive against 40% of Smash.IO™'s.

Pixel Sword Fish io ships an update every 4 weeks, Smash.IO™ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Sword Fish io | Smash.IO™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (129K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-sword-fish-io/id1217857298/reviews)** | [4.6 (571 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smashio/id1458513190/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **129K** | 571 |
| Positive reviews | **89.7% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 296 MB | 285 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [zurab inaishvili](https://appshunter.io/developer/885504564) | [PANGO GAMES MOBIL UYGULAMA VE OYUN GELISTIRME TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487421318) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Sword Fish io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-sword-fish-io/id1217857298)

Engage in fast-paced multiplayer battles by evolving your character and growing your sword. Compete against players worldwide in various game modes, from classic free-for-alls to team-based challenges and survival arenas. Customize your character and unlock powerful swords to dominate the battlefield.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced multiplayer battles, Character customization, Unlock and upgrade swords, Multiple game modes, Collect unique skins, Evolve and grow sword

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 6000 Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| LVL 10 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove waiting time | $2.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Stars | $9.99 | one-time |
| LVL 25 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 60 000 Stars | $19.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Stars | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Good offline mode
- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Variety of skins/upgrades
- 👍 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Slow progression, pay-to-win elements
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔨 Imbalanced gameplay, overpowered players
- 🔗 Unreliable online/multiplayer

**Reported bugs**

- Connection issues and server disconnects
- Spawn killing and spawn protection problems
- Collision detection and swords going through players
- Progress/data loss after reinstalls
- Freezing and crashing

**Requested features**

- Improved progression system
- Reduced ads or ad-free option
- Better balance and fairness
- More customization options
- Multiplayer improvements (e.g. private matches, leaderboards)


### Smash.IO™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smashio/id1458513190)

Engage in an intense knife fight to become the last player standing. Collect knives to defeat opponents and win the match. Enjoy addictive gameplay with stunning graphics.

**Highlights:** Knife fighting gameplay, Collect knives, Last player standing wins, Addictive gameplay, Amazing graphics

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Simple and fun gameplay mechanics
- ⭐ Engaging core concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game freezes after winning matches
- 📺 Ads persist despite purchasing ad removal
- 🎮 Gameplay dominated by bots, not real players
- 💔 Frequent updates erase player progress
- 🎨 Unwanted character design changes (ball avatars)

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after match completion when ad reward is offered
- Ad removal purchase does not remove banner ads
- Ad reward buttons become unresponsive/non-functional
- Player progression and unlocked items erased after updates
- Level progression skips (e.g., level 18 to 20, missing level 19 items)

**Requested features**

- Real multiplayer with actual players instead of bots
- Persistent player names across sessions
- Ability to invite specific friends to play
- Better progression rewards system
- Character abilities beyond cosmetic skins


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Sword Fish io free?

Pixel Sword Fish io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smash.IO™ free?

Smash.IO™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Sword Fish io or Smash.IO™?

Pixel Sword Fish io is rated higher. Pixel Sword Fish io averages 4.6 out of 5 from 129K ratings, while Smash.IO™ averages 4.6 from 571 ratings.

### Do Pixel Sword Fish io or Smash.IO™ have ads?

Pixel Sword Fish io shows ads; Smash.IO™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Sword Fish io or Smash.IO™?

Pixel Sword Fish io ships an update every 4 weeks, and Smash.IO™ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pixel Sword Fish io was updated on November 5, 2026 and Smash.IO™ on November 2, 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.*