# Squish Machine vs Climb Higher

The clearest difference is rating: Climb Higher at 4.7 against Squish Machine's 4.1. Squish Machine's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (146 vs 47). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Squish Machine sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Climb Higher sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Climb Higher holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 146 and 47 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Squish Machine's written reviews are positive against 79% of Climb Higher's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Squish Machine ships an update every 2 months, Climb Higher every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Squish Machine | Climb Higher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squish-machine/id1437134059/reviews) | **[4.7 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climb-higher/id1470119541/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **80.2% of reviews** | 79.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brad Erkkila](https://appshunter.io/developer/933627895) | [Orbital Nine Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/887216732) |

## What reviewers say

### Squish Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squish-machine/id1437134059)

Test your reflexes in this fast-paced action puzzler where you must avoid being squished. Progress through hundreds of levels, unlock cute characters, and enjoy vibrant visuals and upbeat sound. Challenge yourself in arcade and timed modes for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** 240 quick levels, 28 unlockable characters, Vibrant visuals, Upbeat sound design, Arcade mode unlocked, Timed Mode

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Interstitial Adverts | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 👍 Great physics
- 👍 Creative concept
- 👍 Satisfying platforming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Jumping controls are clunky
- 🐛 Inconsistent jump registration
- 🐛 Jumping issues cause deaths
- 🐛 Jump button placement is low
- 🐛 Game can be too short

**Reported bugs**

- App loads with music enabled even if sound is off
- Jumping delays
- Game drops jumps
- Jumping isn't responsive enough
- Jump button is low

**Requested features**

- More games
- More levels
- Endless mode
- Skip very hard levels
- Difficulty selection for arcade mode


### Climb Higher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climb-higher/id1470119541)

A physics-based puzzle platformer where players slingshot themselves upwards, breaking obstacles and manipulating size to reach new heights. Master momentum to conquer vertical challenges and progress through increasingly difficult levels.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Slingshot mechanics, Breakable obstacles, Size manipulation (grow/shrink), Momentum mastery, Vertical puzzle platforming

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Squish Machine free?

Squish Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Climb Higher free?

Climb Higher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Squish Machine or Climb Higher?

Climb Higher is rated higher. Squish Machine averages 4.1 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Climb Higher averages 4.7 from 47 ratings.

### Do Squish Machine or Climb Higher have ads?

Both Squish Machine and Climb Higher show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Squish Machine or Climb Higher?

Squish Machine ships an update every 2 months, and Climb Higher every 11 months. Most recently, Squish Machine was updated on July 4, 2026 and Climb Higher on September 21, 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.*