Comparison

Smoke Baron vs PacePick

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Smoke Baron

Master Counter-Strike 2 utility with a comprehensive guide to smokes, molotovs, HEs, and flashes. Explore over 3500 video tutorials and step-by-step guides for all maps, inspired by professional teams. Elevate your gameplay with advanced combo strategies and quick access to essential lineups.

Highlights
  • 3500+ video lineups & guides for CS2
  • All grenade types: Smoke, Molotov, HE, Flash
  • 350+ grenade combinations
  • Step-by-step videos and screenshots
  • Pro-level lineups inspired by esports
  • Regular updates with new lineups & maps
Features
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Smoke Baron – CS2 Nade Guide is your ultimate companion for Counter-Strike 2. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, Smoke Baron helps you master every piece of utility and dominate your CS2 matches. Explore over 3500 unique Smoke, Molotov, HE, Flash, and Combo tutorials across all maps – no duplicates. Each lineup is clearly explained with videos, screenshots, and step-by-step guides, ready to use in-game. FEATURES (Free & Premium) - 3500+ video lineups & guides for Counter-Strike 2 - High-quality tutorials inspired by professional teams - All grenade types: Smoke, Molotov, Incendiary, HE & Flash - 350+ grenade combinations for advanced team plays - Quick access to grenades, positions, targets or combinations - Premium content: Exclusive lineups & favorites for Premium users - Regular updates with new lineups & maps WHY SMOKEBARON? In Counter-Strike 2, the right grenade can decide the round. With Smoke Baron, you’ll always have the right answer: - Smokes to block enemy vision - Flashes to set up pushes and retakes - Molotovs / Incendiaries to clear positions - HEs for maximum damage and to cancel smokes - Combos of grenades for specific positions and situations Every lineup comes with step-by-step videos and screenshots showing you exactly where to stand and how to throw. Just follow along and use them in your matches. YOUR ADVANTAGE No guesswork, no endless searching through YouTube tutorials – everything is collected in one place. The app is specifically designed for CS2 players and provides a structured, fast, and reliable solution. All lineups are carefully researched, inspired by professional matches, tested, and, when needed, adjusted for better clarity. FOR EVERY SITUATION - Attack & Retake tactics - Solo plays & team strategies - Clear map overviews with callouts - Pro-level lineups inspired by esports teams GO PREMIUM With Smoke Baron Premium, you unlock even more features: - Exclusive lineups & nade combinations - Save and organize favorites - Hide skin ad tiles Perfect for CS2 players who want to take their utility game to the next level. Download Smoke Baron now and become a true utility master in Counter-Strike 2! The SmokeBaron App is presented by SkinBaron - Your marketplace for CS2 skins - Made in Germany. Visit us at www.skinbaron.de Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PacePick

Features
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Find your next film or series for your treadmill walk. Set your session length, choose three titles you enjoy, and explore recommendations suited to your taste. • Discover films and series available through your streaming services. • Save your next watch and rate titles you have seen. • Open a title in an external streaming service when a link is available. Get up to three recommendations per search for free. PacePick Pro offers up to six, refresh, genre preferences, and separate taste profiles. PacePick does not play video or include streaming subscriptions. Catalog and availability vary by country. Pro is an auto-renewable monthly or yearly subscription. The price is shown before purchase and charged to your Apple Account. Cancel in App Store settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends to avoid renewal. Support: pacepick@kolcu.ai Privacy: https://pacepick.kolcu.ai/privacy Terms: https://pacepick.kolcu.ai/terms Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Smoke Baron4 screens
PacePick3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PacePick at every 11 days against Smoke Baron's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smoke Baron sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PacePick sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smoke Baron ships an update every 2 months, PacePick every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Smoke Baron versus PacePick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmoke BaronPacePick
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (51 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings51 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB39 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSkinBaron GmbHAyberk Kolcu

Bugs and requests

Smoke Baron

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • iPad landscape mode - close button (X) not visible
  • CT-side grenades not displaying on iOS version
  • Train feature not working after recent update
  • Lineup images not loading on some devices
  • Steam login not persisting - requires re-login after restart
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  • App freezing on startup splash screen
  • Filter toggles missing on iPad version
  • Inconsistent layout between iPhone and iPad versions

Requested features

12 requests
  • Tick rate filter (64 tick vs 128 tick)
  • Wingman-specific utility filter
  • Flash and pop flash lineups for all maps
  • Preset strategy callouts for team coordination
  • Favorites/bookmarking system for offline access
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  • Duo map support
  • Map position labels (A, B site markers)
  • Alternative login methods (Gmail instead of Steam)
  • Swipe navigation for easier page transitions
  • Shorter video tutorials (30-40 seconds instead of 3-6 minutes)
  • Updated map textures and graphics
  • Full iPad landscape mode support with filter toggles

PacePick

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Smoke Baron

Subscriptions2
  • SmokeBaron Pro$1.991 Month
  • SmokeBaron Pro$19.991 Year
2 purchases

PacePick

Subscriptions2
  • PacePick Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • PacePick Pro Yearly$6.991 Year

Questions

Is Smoke Baron free?
Smoke Baron is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PacePick free?
PacePick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smoke Baron or PacePick have ads?
Neither Smoke Baron nor PacePick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smoke Baron or PacePick?
Smoke Baron ships an update every 2 months, and PacePick every 11 days. Most recently, Smoke Baron was updated on October 29, 2026 and PacePick on October 31, 2026.

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