Comparison

Smashy Duo vs Bricky Boy

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

Head to head
About

Smashy Duo

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
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Smashy Duo is an unique fast-paced arcade action game where you control 2 Heroes to hit as many monsters before one of them was knocked off from the stage. Smashy Duo features a simple tap control where anyone can easily pick up and play without going through complex tutorials. Over 100 Heroes to be unlocked where everyone has their own unique appearance and sound effect. Additionally, Smashy Duo includes 5 unique Power-Ups to enhance the excitement that lies in every single match that you play. Be warned that this could be one of the most addictive games of all time. Feature Highlights: - Fast-paced, action-packed, unique, and challenging gameplay experience - Intuitive and simplest tap control - Engaging Story Mode - Campaign Mode with 50 levels of challenge - Intense yet satisfying Boss Fight - Over 100 Heroes to be unlocked - 5 upgradable Power-Ups - Different sets of Monsters and Stages to be unlocked - Stunning soundtrack and effect - Game Center Achievements Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter to get the latest development news from us! fb.com/bigfrostgames twitter.com/bigfrostgames

About

Bricky Boy

Experience a unique blend of brick-breaker and pinball gameplay with a nostalgic 90s handheld console aesthetic. Enjoy challenging boss fights, quests, and a unique power-up system with unlockable skins and semi-randomly generated levels.

Highlights
  • Brick-breaker and pinball genre fusion
  • 90s handheld console aesthetic
  • 8-bit soundtrack
  • Boss fights
  • Quests
  • Unique power-up system
  • Unlockable skins
Features
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Bricky Boy is a combination of brick-breaker and pinball game genres, represented in a very original style of handheld gaming consoles from the '90s. Combined with a 8-bit soundtrack, this game will let you enjoy the genuine feel of the long-gone gaming computers. In Bricky Boy you will find lots of entertaining challenges like: Boss fights, Quests, Unique powerup system, Lots of unlockable skins, Semi-random generated levels Get your Bricky Boy and start the adventure!

Screenshots

Smashy Duo4 screens
Bricky Boy4 screens

Verdict

The call

Smashy Duo and Bricky Boy both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Smashy Duo's written reviews are positive against 68% of Bricky Boy's. Bricky Boy's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Smashy Duo sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Bricky Boy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Smashy Duo against 4.7 for Bricky Boy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 879 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Smashy Duo's written reviews are positive against 68% of Bricky Boy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smashy Duo ships an update every 5 weeks, Bricky Boy every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Smashy Duo versus Bricky Boy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmashy DuoBricky Boy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better4.7 (879 ratings)
Positive reviews93.8% of reviews — better67.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better879
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size322 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBig Frost GamesMOORLAND GAMES MB

Customer experience

Smashy Duo

All ratings1,231 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews224 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative2.7%

Bricky Boy

All ratings755 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive67.9%
Neutral14.2%
Negative17.9%

User reviews

Smashy Duo

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes
  • 🐛 Glitchy when registering input

Bricky Boy

From 879 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and simple gameplay
  • 🎨 Cute retro-style graphics
  • 🎶 Enjoyable chiptune music
  • 🔓 Option to remove ads for free
  • 🕹️ Nostalgic pinball/brick-breaking experience

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of difficulty progression
  • 🔁 Repetitive boss battles
  • 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
  • 🛑 Unresponsive controls at times
  • 🔌 Ads disrupt gameplay flow

Bugs and requests

Smashy Duo

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game freezes and crashes
  • Incompatible with some devices

Requested features

10 requests
  • More levels or new mechanics
  • Add bosses into endless mode
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Story mode with boss battles
  • Campaign mode
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  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to swap duos
  • Add Sans and Papyrus as a duo
  • Add more Star Wars characters
  • Option to remove screen shake

Bricky Boy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Left flipper occasionally unresponsive
  • Game crashes when reaching certain levels
  • Ads sometimes fail to load properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more boss/enemy variety
  • Implement a save/checkpoint system
  • Provide more customization options
  • Introduce new game modes or minigames
  • Allow players to fully disable ads (paid)

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Smashy Duo

One-time8
  • Pile of Coins$0.99
  • Limited Time Bundle$1.99
  • Coin Doubler$2.99
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  • Starter Bundle Original Price$3.99
  • Bag of Coins$4.99
  • Bag of Coins Original Price$7.99
  • Chest of Coins$9.99
  • Chest of Coins Original Price$19.99
1 purchases

Bricky Boy

One-time1
  • Remove ads$2.99

Questions

Is Smashy Duo free?
Smashy Duo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bricky Boy free?
Bricky Boy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smashy Duo or Bricky Boy?
Smashy Duo is rated higher. Smashy Duo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Bricky Boy averages 4.7 from 879 ratings.
Do Smashy Duo or Bricky Boy have ads?
Both Smashy Duo and Bricky Boy show ads.
Which is updated more often, Smashy Duo or Bricky Boy?
Smashy Duo ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bricky Boy every 10 days. Most recently, Smashy Duo was updated on October 21, 2026 and Bricky Boy on October 22, 2026.

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