# Smash the Dummy vs Blob Attack

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blob Attack at none against Smash the Dummy's 10. Blob Attack also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 13 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Smash the Dummy's advantage is ratings volume (445 vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smash the Dummy sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Blob Attack asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blob Attack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smash the Dummy has 445 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Smash the Dummy ships an update every 13 months, Blob Attack every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash the Dummy | Blob Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (445 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-the-dummy/id1465366958/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blob-attack/id1563145379/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **445** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 168 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Raffaele Derosa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016285836) | [RedLine Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050165849) |

## What reviewers say

### Smash the Dummy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-the-dummy/id1465366958)

This game allows you to relieve stress by attacking a virtual rag-doll with various weapons and magic spells. Engage in a brutal, interactive experience where the dummy fights back, adding an element of challenge to your payback. Collect coins to unlock new tools for your virtual vengeance.

**Highlights:** Attack virtual rag-doll with weapons, Use magic spells for combat, Dummy fights back, Collect coins to unlock items, Unlock items by watching videos, Variety of weapons and spells

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bunch of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pinch of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boost 2x | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pot of Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Loves the game
- 👍 Good game
- 👍 Lots of weapons
- 👍 Boxing gloves are best
- 👍 Amazing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤢 Terrible
- 😠 No sandbox
- 🐛 Can't grab dummy
- 🐛 Ads not working
- 🐛 Can't buy anything

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working
- Can't grab dummy
- Game won't load
- Glitch
- Background looks like water

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Add more stages
- Add healing items
- Add skins
- Add more weapons


### Blob Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blob-attack/id1563145379)

Draw a path for your ball to follow, squashing enemies along the way. Navigate through levels, avoiding armored and fast opponents. Enjoy addictive gameplay with easy drag-and-drop controls and impressive visuals.

**Highlights:** Draw paths for ball movement, Squash and splash enemies, Avoid armored and fast enemies, Drag and drop controls, Stunning visual effects, Addictive gameplay mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smash the Dummy free?

Smash the Dummy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Blob Attack free?

Blob Attack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smash the Dummy or Blob Attack?

Blob Attack is rated higher. Smash the Dummy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 445 ratings, while Blob Attack averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Smash the Dummy or Blob Attack have ads?

Both Smash the Dummy and Blob Attack show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smash the Dummy or Blob Attack?

Smash the Dummy ships an update every 13 months, and Blob Attack every 9 days. Most recently, Smash the Dummy was updated on September 24, 2026 and Blob Attack on June 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.*