# Bugs Banger Max vs Smash’em Up!

The clearest difference is ads: Bugs Banger Max at none against Smash’em Up!'s shown. Bugs Banger Max also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). Smash’em Up!'s advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bugs Banger Max against 5.0 for Smash’em Up!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smash’em Up! has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bugs Banger Max | Smash’em Up! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugs-banger-max/id1491991991/reviews) | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smashem-up/id6753736324/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 98 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Esra Aydin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234273346) | [David Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839832764) |

## What reviewers say

### Bugs Banger Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugs-banger-max/id1491991991)

Engage in a fun and immersive insect-catching game with easy controls. Unleash special power-ups to clear levels and enjoy unlimited gameplay. Experience a unique take on the genre with challenging stages.

**Highlights:** 56+ levels, Easy playability and control, Special power applications, Unlimited gameplay, Catch and explode insects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smash’em Up!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smashem-up/id6753736324)

Test your reflexes in this addictive arcade tapper where you tap and smash endless waves of bugs. Build combos, avoid bombs, and face challenging boss battles. Simple to learn but difficult to master, it's perfect for quick gaming sessions.

**Highlights:** Intuitive one-tap controls, Endless progression with increasing challenge, Skill-based combo system, Boss battles, Rare bug variants, Local high-score tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bugs Banger Max free?

Bugs Banger Max is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smash’em Up! free?

Smash’em Up! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bugs Banger Max or Smash’em Up!?

Bugs Banger Max and Smash’em Up! are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do Bugs Banger Max or Smash’em Up! have ads?

Smash’em Up! shows ads; Bugs Banger Max does not.

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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.*