# Smash the Dummy vs Ragdoll Throw Challenge

The clearest difference is rating: Smash the Dummy at 4.6 against Ragdoll Throw Challenge's 3.2. Smash the Dummy also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 37%) and update cadence (every 13 months vs every 32 months). Ragdoll Throw Challenge's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Smash the Dummy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 445 and 148 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Smash the Dummy's written reviews are positive against 37% of Ragdoll Throw Challenge's.

Smash the Dummy ships an update every 13 months, Ragdoll Throw Challenge every 32 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash the Dummy | Ragdoll Throw Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (445 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-the-dummy/id1465366958/reviews)** | [3.2 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-throw-challenge/id1563261303/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **445** | 148 |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 36.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 13 months** | Every 32 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 168 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Raffaele Derosa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016285836) | [Nikita Shirmankin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563261305) |

## 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


### Ragdoll Throw Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-throw-challenge/id1563261303)

Engage in a physics-based arcade game where you control a ragdoll character. Grab weapons and throw them at enemies across various levels, utilizing your skills to overcome challenges and customize your warrior.

**Highlights:** Ragdoll physics gameplay, Multiple levels and challenges, Character customization, Wide arsenal of weapons, Simple controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun overall
- 👍 Good time waster
- 👍 Interesting gameplay
- 👍 Oddly funny vibe

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Game is too hard
- 😞 Controls are bad
- 😞 Very buggy
- 😞 Unfair difficulty spikes
- 😞 Enemies are hard to kill

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible wall at level 34
- Enemies don't die
- Swords pass through enemies
- Game crashes on iPhone 11 Pro Max
- Game doesn't load

**Requested features**

- Fix invisible walls
- Reduce game difficulty
- Improve optimization
- Fix sword throwing mechanics
- Add British flag to soccer mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smash the Dummy free?

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

### Is Ragdoll Throw Challenge free?

Ragdoll Throw Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smash the Dummy or Ragdoll Throw Challenge?

Smash the Dummy is rated higher. Smash the Dummy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 445 ratings, while Ragdoll Throw Challenge averages 3.2 from 148 ratings.

### Do Smash the Dummy or Ragdoll Throw Challenge have ads?

Both Smash the Dummy and Ragdoll Throw Challenge show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smash the Dummy or Ragdoll Throw Challenge?

Smash the Dummy ships an update every 13 months, and Ragdoll Throw Challenge every 32 months. Most recently, Smash the Dummy was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ragdoll Throw Challenge on November 3, 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.*