# UFO Emoji vs Smash Runner!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: UFO Emoji at 100% against Smash Runner!'s 22%. UFO Emoji also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Smash Runner!'s advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (14K vs 5). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Smash Runner! is free to download; UFO Emoji costs $0.99 up front. Smash Runner! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. UFO Emoji asks for nothing beyond the download.

UFO Emoji 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 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of UFO Emoji's written reviews are positive against 22% of Smash Runner!'s.

UFO Emoji ships an update every 8 days, Smash Runner! weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UFO Emoji | Smash Runner! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ufo-emoji/id1330528573/reviews)** | [4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-runner/id1641058310/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 21.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 24 MB | 283 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Todd Bruss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1239131660) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### UFO Emoji

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ufo-emoji/id1330528573)

Pilot unique spacecraft through vibrant levels in this addictive arcade-style side-scroller. Blast through obstacles, collect power-ups, and aim for high scores across three distinct themes. Perfect for players aged 12 and up seeking fast-paced, engaging fun.

**Highlights:** Arcade-style side-scrolling gameplay, Three unique pilots with distinct abilities, 12 levels across 3 themes, Unlockable power-ups and boosters, Parallax backgrounds and animated creatures, Designed for iPhone and iPad

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smash Runner!

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

Embark on a colorful adventure where you collect layers to grow larger. Become big enough to smash through blocks and experience the satisfying feeling of destroying cubes.

**Highlights:** Collect layers, Grow bigger, Smash blocks, Colorful adventure, Cube smashing

**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 UFO Emoji free?

UFO Emoji costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smash Runner! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UFO Emoji or Smash Runner!?

UFO Emoji is rated higher. UFO Emoji averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Smash Runner! averages 4.6 from 14K ratings.

### Do UFO Emoji or Smash Runner! have ads?

Smash Runner! shows ads; UFO Emoji does not.

### Which is updated more often, UFO Emoji or Smash Runner!?

UFO Emoji ships an update every 8 days, and Smash Runner! weekly. Most recently, UFO Emoji was updated on October 14, 2026 and Smash Runner! on October 20, 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.*