# Smash.IO™ vs Green Sandbox

Smash.IO™ and Green Sandbox both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Green Sandbox's written reviews are positive against 40% of Smash.IO™'s. Smash.IO™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Green Sandbox sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Smash.IO™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Smash.IO™ against 4.5 for Green Sandbox. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 571 and 245 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Smash.IO™'s written reviews are positive against 82% of Green Sandbox's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash.IO™ | Green Sandbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (571 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smashio/id1458513190/reviews)** | [4.5 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/green-sandbox/id6504775434/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **571** | 245 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **82.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 285 MB | 252 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [PANGO GAMES MOBIL UYGULAMA VE OYUN GELISTIRME TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487421318) | [Liudmyla Petryshyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024436268) |

## What reviewers say

### Smash.IO™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smashio/id1458513190)

Engage in an intense knife fight to become the last player standing. Collect knives to defeat opponents and win the match. Enjoy addictive gameplay with stunning graphics.

**Highlights:** Knife fighting gameplay, Collect knives, Last player standing wins, Addictive gameplay, Amazing graphics

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Simple and fun gameplay mechanics
- ⭐ Engaging core concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game freezes after winning matches
- 📺 Ads persist despite purchasing ad removal
- 🎮 Gameplay dominated by bots, not real players
- 💔 Frequent updates erase player progress
- 🎨 Unwanted character design changes (ball avatars)

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after match completion when ad reward is offered
- Ad removal purchase does not remove banner ads
- Ad reward buttons become unresponsive/non-functional
- Player progression and unlocked items erased after updates
- Level progression skips (e.g., level 18 to 20, missing level 19 items)

**Requested features**

- Real multiplayer with actual players instead of bots
- Persistent player names across sessions
- Ability to invite specific friends to play
- Better progression rewards system
- Character abilities beyond cosmetic skins


### Green Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/green-sandbox/id6504775434)

Unleash your creativity in a dynamic sandbox game. Build anything you can imagine, engage in thrilling simulations, and conquer challenging boss fights. Connect with a global community to share creations and explore endless possibilities.

**Highlights:** Build and craft anything, Engage in thrilling simulations, Intense boss fights, Connect and collaborate with players, Discover and unlock new content, Intuitive building tools

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Level 1 energy armor | $1.99 | one-time |
| Discounted lvl 2 energy armor | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jet legs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Happy Gun Unlock! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Level 2 energy armor | $2.99 | one-time |
| Discounted lvl 3 energy armor | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mono wheel | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mechanic Legs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Level 3 energy armor | $3.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Mega Pack Sale! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Minigun Man | $5.99 | one-time |
| Spider Pack FLASH SALE! | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Awards with Sale! | $7.99 | one-time |
| Clock Titan | $8.99 | one-time |
| Mech killer! | $8.99 | one-time |
| Mechanical Titanium | $8.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Mega Pack! | $8.99 | one-time |
| Green Hulk | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Spider Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Awards! | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game overall
- 👍 Love this game
- 👍 Good game
- 👍 So cool
- 👍 Awesome

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too much paid content
- 💸 Expensive items
- 💸 Too many ads
- 💸 Forced to review
- 💸 Ads interfere with gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Titans deleted, need re-download
- Time limit on daily rewards

**Requested features**

- Make it free
- Add game money
- Less ads
- Add punching
- Add a gun that shoots waves


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smash.IO™ free?

Smash.IO™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Green Sandbox free?

Green Sandbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smash.IO™ or Green Sandbox?

Smash.IO™ is rated higher. Smash.IO™ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 571 ratings, while Green Sandbox averages 4.5 from 245 ratings.

### Do Smash.IO™ or Green Sandbox have ads?

Green Sandbox shows ads; Smash.IO™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smash.IO™ or Green Sandbox?

Smash.IO™ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Green Sandbox every 3 weeks. Most recently, Smash.IO™ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Green Sandbox on October 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.*