# METBOY! vs Nifty Smashers

The clearest difference is rating: Nifty Smashers at 5.0 against METBOY!'s 4.6. Nifty Smashers also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (96% vs 79%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. METBOY! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Nifty Smashers sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nifty Smashers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of METBOY!'s written reviews are positive against 96% of Nifty Smashers's.

METBOY! ships an update every 5 weeks, Nifty Smashers weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | METBOY! | Nifty Smashers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metboy/id1487412770/reviews) | **[5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nifty-smashers/id6449440411/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | **96.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 181 MB | 575 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rebuild Games LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/965318228) | [Nifty League Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689104097) |

## What reviewers say

### METBOY!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metboy/id1487412770)

Embark on an adventure as a "METBOY" in "Metland"! Enhance your abilities with collectible chips and upgrade your blades in a shop system. Compete for high scores on regional and individual leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Character enhancement with collectible chips, Blade upgrade shop system, Score rankings (individual and regional), Multi-language support, Adventure through "Metland"

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BRONZE SUPPORTER | $0.99 | one-time |
| SILVER SUPPORTER | $2.99 | one-time |
| RAINBOW NAME | $3.99 | one-time |
| GOLD SUPPORTER | $7.99 | one-time |
| VIP SUPPORTER | $74.99 | one-time |


### Nifty Smashers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nifty-smashers/id6449440411)

Engage in casual online multiplayer brawls against players worldwide. Select from diverse tribes, each with unique special moves. Unlock and upgrade weapons, level up your character with customizable stats, and express your style with cosmetic items.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer brawls, 6 unique tribes with special moves, Unlock and upgrade weapons, Character leveling and stat customization, Cosmetic item customization

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Golden Spin Pass | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double XP for 1 Week | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 3 Golden Spin Passes | $2.49 | one-time |
| Pack of 5 Golden Spin Passes | $3.49 | one-time |
| Double Combat Essence 1 Month | $3.99 | one-time |
| Double XP for 1 Month | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 10 Golden Spin Passes | $5.99 | one-time |
| Profile Level Rewards - Tier 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Profile Level Rewards - Tier 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Profile Level Rewards - Tier 4 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced and fun gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and easy to pick up
- 🎨 Unique and charming art style
- 🎮 Smash Bros-like mechanics
- 🎉 Great for playing with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs reported
- 💬 Limited online player base

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More game modes and content updates
- Ultimate ability or special moves
- Expanded character roster and customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is METBOY! free?

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

### Is Nifty Smashers free?

Nifty Smashers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, METBOY! or Nifty Smashers?

Nifty Smashers is rated higher. METBOY! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Nifty Smashers averages 5.0 from 19 ratings.

### Do METBOY! or Nifty Smashers have ads?

Both METBOY! and Nifty Smashers show ads.

### Which is updated more often, METBOY! or Nifty Smashers?

METBOY! ships an update every 5 weeks, and Nifty Smashers weekly. Most recently, METBOY! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nifty Smashers on October 30, 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.*