# Squish Machine vs Pizza Hero

The clearest difference is rating: Pizza Hero at 4.7 against Squish Machine's 4.1. Pizza Hero also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 146). Squish Machine's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 71%). 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 Pizza Hero sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pizza Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pizza Hero has 1.4K ratings behind it against 146, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Squish Machine's written reviews are positive against 71% of Pizza Hero'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, Pizza Hero every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Squish Machine | Pizza Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squish-machine/id1437134059/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pizza-hero/id6449305135/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 146 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.2% of reviews** | 70.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 92 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) | [Astro Hound Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327010785) |

## 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


### Pizza Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pizza-hero/id6449305135)

Embark on a roguelite adventure as a brave pizza defending the world from an enemy invasion. Collect unique toppings to gain special abilities and strategically defeat waves of foes. With procedurally generated levels and unlockable recipes, each playthrough offers a fresh challenge.

**Highlights:** Topping-based special abilities, Swarm survivor gameplay, Procedurally generated levels, Unlockable recipes for topping evolution, Permanent stat upgrades, Rescueable pets

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reroll 3 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| One revive per round | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🍕 Unique pizza-themed gameplay
- 🐕 Cute pet companions
- 🎨 Appealing retro-style graphics
- 👍 Engaging and challenging gameplay loop
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Frequent ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔁 Inconsistent save/resume functionality
- 🕹️ Frustrating dash mechanics
- 💰 Slow progression and high costs for upgrades
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Losing progress when switching apps
- Enemies able to damage player in portals
- Recipes not persisting between sessions

**Requested features**

- Endless mode
- More level variety and themes
- Controller support
- Improved save/resume system
- Adjustable dash mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Squish Machine free?

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

### Is Pizza Hero free?

Pizza Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Squish Machine or Pizza Hero?

Pizza Hero is rated higher. Squish Machine averages 4.1 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Pizza Hero averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Squish Machine or Pizza Hero have ads?

Both Squish Machine and Pizza Hero show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Squish Machine or Pizza Hero?

Squish Machine ships an update every 2 months, and Pizza Hero every 3 days. Most recently, Squish Machine was updated on October 17, 2026 and Pizza Hero on October 17, 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.*