# Squish Machine vs Tumble Rush

The clearest difference is rating: Tumble Rush at 4.8 against Squish Machine's 4.1. Tumble Rush also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Squish Machine's advantage is ratings volume (146 vs 14). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Squish Machine sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tumble Rush sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tumble Rush holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Squish Machine has 146 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Squish Machine's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tumble Rush's.

Squish Machine ships an update every 2 months, Tumble Rush monthly. Both last shipped on July 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Squish Machine | Tumble Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squish-machine/id1437134059/reviews) | **[4.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tumble-rush/id1595764843/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 80.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Brad Erkkila](https://appshunter.io/developer/933627895) | [Juvenile Pursuits Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1595764845) |

## 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


### Tumble Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tumble-rush/id1595764843)

Guide a marble through challenging physics-based mazes by tilting your device. Collect coins, unlock characters, and overcome traps and puzzles across hundreds of levels. Enjoy multiple game modes for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Tilt-based marble control, Hundreds of bite-sized levels, Time trials and endless mode, Physics-based tricks and traps, Collectible characters and themes, Optional touch controls

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double Coins | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Squish Machine free?

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

### Is Tumble Rush free?

Tumble Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Squish Machine or Tumble Rush?

Tumble Rush is rated higher. Squish Machine averages 4.1 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Tumble Rush averages 4.8 from 14 ratings.

### Do Squish Machine or Tumble Rush have ads?

Both Squish Machine and Tumble Rush show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Squish Machine or Tumble Rush?

Squish Machine ships an update every 2 months, and Tumble Rush monthly. Most recently, Squish Machine was updated on July 4, 2026 and Tumble Rush on July 4, 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.*