# Smash the Gangs vs Dark Frequency

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dark Frequency at 100% against Smash the Gangs's 33%. Dark Frequency also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Smash the Gangs's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smash the Gangs sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Dark Frequency sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dark Frequency holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Smash the Gangs's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dark Frequency's.

Smash the Gangs ships an update weekly, Dark Frequency every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash the Gangs | Dark Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-the-gangs/id1480406018/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-frequency/id6760829593/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 242 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +9 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Guappa Desarrollo Integral SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/947481476) | [Unmbox Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836642090) |

## What reviewers say

### Smash the Gangs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-the-gangs/id1480406018)

Collect hero cards and battle outlaws across over 75 missions. Improve your team by earning in-game currency and items. Enjoy strategic gameplay with multiple modes, playable offline on iOS devices.

**Highlights:** 75+ missions, +100 hero cards, Strategy mode, Kick and Punch mode, Offline play, VoiceOver accessible

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Saddle Bag | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purse | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hand Bag | $2.99 | one-time |
| Money Sack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Deposit Box | $8.99 | one-time |


### Dark Frequency

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-frequency/id6760829593)

Battle corrupted beasts with a celestial hammer in a dark, mythic world. This roguelite action survival game features endless waves of enemies, stackable upgrades, and permanent progression. Every run offers a unique challenge, making you stronger with each death.

**Highlights:** Roguelite action survival gameplay, Intense hammer combat mechanics, Endless waves of enemies, Stackable upgrade system, Permanent progression with Sigils, Unique Boons for altered gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ember Purse | $1.99 | one-time |
| Content Extension Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Forge Reserve | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shards Vault | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smash the Gangs free?

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

### Is Dark Frequency free?

Dark Frequency is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smash the Gangs or Dark Frequency?

Dark Frequency is rated higher. Smash the Gangs averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Dark Frequency averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Smash the Gangs or Dark Frequency have ads?

Neither Smash the Gangs nor Dark Frequency shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smash the Gangs or Dark Frequency?

Smash the Gangs ships an update weekly, and Dark Frequency every 6 days. Most recently, Smash the Gangs was updated on October 21, 2026 and Dark Frequency on October 15, 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.*