# Solar Smash vs Fruit Playground

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fruit Playground at none against Solar Smash's 10. Solar Smash's advantage is ratings volume (405K vs 2K) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solar Smash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Fruit Playground asks for nothing beyond the download.

Solar Smash holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar Smash has 405K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Solar Smash's written reviews are positive against 85% of Fruit Playground's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Solar Smash ships an update every 4 weeks, Fruit Playground every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solar Smash | Fruit Playground |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (405K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-smash/id1495723103/reviews)** | [4.5 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-playground/id6740096173/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **405K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | **84.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 439 MB | 234 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PARADYME LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327375963) | [Vladyslav Ursatii](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866249197) |

## What reviewers say

### Solar Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-smash/id1495723103)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Free · Simulation, #62 Top Free · Casual, #139 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Unleash your destructive power on planets with a vast arsenal of weapons. From nuclear missiles and lasers to monstrous creatures and asteroids, obliterate celestial bodies in this engaging simulator.

**Highlights:** Planet destruction simulator, Variety of weapons, Nuclear missiles, Lasers, Monsters, Spaceships, Asteroids

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Planet Killer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Von Neumann Probe | $1.99 | one-time |
| Living Planet | $2.99 | one-time |
| Healing Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Levels and Achievements | $2.99 | one-time |
| AdFree | $3.99 | one-time |
| Alpha Centauri Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monster Weapon Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Planets Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| All Weapons Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and satisfying
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Offline playability
- 👍 Variety of planets and weapons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 💡 Lack of new content and updates
- 💡 Limited planet and weapon options
- 💡 Unrealistic physics and planet behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working properly
- Regeneration missiles getting stuck on loading screen
- Zooming issues in System Smash mode
- Glitches with certain weapons and planet interactions

**Requested features**

- More planets (including Pluto, Uranus, Neptune, etc.)
- Ability to customize planets and solar systems
- Natural disasters (earthquakes, tsunamis, etc.)
- Controllable spaceships and alien creatures
- Improved physics and realism


### Fruit Playground

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-playground/id6740096173)

A physics sandbox for creative exploration and experimentation. Build intricate structures, engage in physics-based battles, and manage unique scenarios with evolved fruits. Enjoy ragdoll physics and a wide array of objects for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Physics-based sandbox, Build structures and vehicles, Create epic battles, Manage evolved fruits, Experiment with ragdolls, Craft technological mechanisms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game mechanics
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- 🔥 Better than Melon Playground

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔍 Lacking in detail and graphics
- 🤕 Weak punches/damage

**Reported bugs**

- Saving issues with character customization
- Lag and performance drops with many spawned objects
- Inconsistent weapon/item behavior
- Difficulty with grabbing and manipulating objects

**Requested features**

- Add more weapons and attachments
- Improve NPC behavior and interactions
- Implement a mod/workshop system
- Add more vehicle options
- Reduce ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solar Smash free?

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

### Is Fruit Playground free?

Fruit Playground is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Solar Smash or Fruit Playground?

Solar Smash is rated higher. Solar Smash averages 4.8 out of 5 from 405K ratings, while Fruit Playground averages 4.5 from 2K ratings.

### Do Solar Smash or Fruit Playground have ads?

Both Solar Smash and Fruit Playground show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solar Smash or Fruit Playground?

Solar Smash ships an update every 4 weeks, and Fruit Playground every 3 weeks. Most recently, Solar Smash was updated on November 5, 2026 and Fruit Playground on November 5, 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.*