# Springy Walks vs Smash Runner!

The clearest difference is rating: Smash Runner! at 4.6 against Springy Walks's 3.0. Smash Runner! also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Springy Walks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smash Runner! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smash Runner! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smash Runner! has 14K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Springy Walks ships an update every 6 weeks, Smash Runner! weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Springy Walks | Smash Runner! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/springy-walks/id1368030240/reviews) | **[4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-runner/id1641058310/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 21.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 164 MB | 258 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [IriySoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/353956779) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Springy Walks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/springy-walks/id1368030240)

Guide a slinky down a staircase, navigating obstacles and collecting gems. Master simple swipe controls to adjust step length and reach the finish line in this engaging adventure game.

**Highlights:** Guide slinky downstairs, Beat levels, Simple swipe controls, Reach the finish line, Avoid spikes, Collect gems

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### 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 Springy Walks free?

Springy Walks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smash Runner! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Springy Walks or Smash Runner!?

Smash Runner! is rated higher. Springy Walks averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Smash Runner! averages 4.6 from 14K ratings.

### Do Springy Walks or Smash Runner! have ads?

Both Springy Walks and Smash Runner! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Springy Walks or Smash Runner!?

Springy Walks ships an update every 6 weeks, and Smash Runner! weekly. Most recently, Springy Walks was updated on August 21, 2026 and Smash Runner! on September 22, 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.*