# Mirror Ballz vs Smash Runner!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mirror Ballz at 100% against Smash Runner!'s 22%. Mirror Ballz also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Smash Runner!'s advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 3). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smash Runner! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mirror Ballz asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mirror Ballz holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smash Runner! has 14K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Mirror Ballz's written reviews are positive against 22% of Smash Runner!'s.

Mirror Ballz ships an update every 3 days, Smash Runner! weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mirror Ballz | Smash Runner! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirror-ballz/id1327280641/reviews)** | [4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-runner/id1641058310/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 21.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 285 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [1GRAM](https://appshunter.io/developer/931359501) | [Rollic Games Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Mirror Ballz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirror-ballz/id1327280641)

A simple arcade game where players launch missiles to destroy incoming mirror balls. Earn in-game currency to unlock various missile types for explosive effects. Enjoy straightforward gameplay with a focus on quick reflexes and strategic targeting.

**Highlights:** Target and discard mirror balls, Launch missiles by touching the screen, Simple touch controls, Explosive effects with various missiles, Obtain diamonds for new missiles

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smash Runner!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-runner/id1641058310)

Grow your character by collecting layers to smash through blocks. Experience the satisfying feeling of breaking cubes in this colorful adventure. The goal is to become larger to overcome obstacles and progress.

**Highlights:** Collect layers to grow larger, Smash through blocks, Colorful adventure gameplay, Satisfying cube-smashing physics, Unique growth mechanic

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Unique and engaging concept
- 💡 Potential for more levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🤔 Misleading advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes at higher levels
- Levels not loading or resetting progress
- Unresponsive controls and gameplay issues

**Requested features**

- Add an ad-free option
- Improve level progression and difficulty scaling
- Fix stability issues and crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mirror Ballz free?

Mirror Ballz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smash Runner! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mirror Ballz or Smash Runner!?

Mirror Ballz is rated higher. Mirror Ballz averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Smash Runner! averages 4.6 from 14K ratings.

### Do Mirror Ballz or Smash Runner! have ads?

Smash Runner! shows ads; Mirror Ballz does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mirror Ballz or Smash Runner!?

Mirror Ballz ships an update every 3 days, and Smash Runner! weekly. Most recently, Mirror Ballz was updated on November 2, 2026 and Smash Runner! on November 8, 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.*