# Rope Clash vs Smash Runner!

Rope Clash and Smash Runner! both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Rope Clash's written reviews are positive against 22% of Smash Runner!'s. Rope Clash also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Smash Runner!'s advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 9). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rope Clash sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Smash Runner! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smash Runner! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smash Runner! has 14K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Rope Clash's written reviews are positive against 22% of Smash Runner!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Rope Clash ships an update every 5 days, Smash Runner! weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rope Clash | Smash Runner! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rope-clash-swing-racing/id1477204397/reviews) | **[4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-runner/id1641058310/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 21.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 385 MB | 283 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mesiba Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477204396) | [Rollic Games Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Rope Clash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rope-clash-swing-racing/id1477204397)

Compete in thrilling multiplayer races by swinging through unique levels with customizable ropes. Master 2D physics to become a skilled hero roper and climb the leagues. Challenge friends and unlock new characters and maps.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer races, Rope upgrades, 2D physics controls, Unique maps and characters, Endless mode, Friend challenges

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1300 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 14000 Gems | $39.99 | one-time |


### Smash Runner!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-runner/id1641058310)

Embark on a colorful adventure where you collect layers to grow larger. Become big enough to smash through blocks and experience the satisfying feeling of destroying cubes.

**Highlights:** Collect layers, Grow bigger, Smash blocks, Colorful adventure, Cube smashing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Unique and engaging concept
- 💡 Potential for more levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🤔 Misleading advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes at higher levels
- Levels not loading or resetting progress
- Unresponsive controls and gameplay issues

**Requested features**

- Add an ad-free option
- Improve level progression and difficulty scaling
- Fix stability issues and crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rope Clash free?

Rope Clash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smash Runner! free?

Smash Runner! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rope Clash or Smash Runner!?

Smash Runner! is rated higher. Rope Clash averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Smash Runner! averages 4.6 from 14K ratings.

### Do Rope Clash or Smash Runner! have ads?

Smash Runner! shows ads; Rope Clash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rope Clash or Smash Runner!?

Rope Clash ships an update every 5 days, and Smash Runner! weekly. Most recently, Rope Clash was updated on October 24, 2026 and Smash Runner! on October 24, 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.*