# Pencil Rush 3D vs Smash Runner!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pencil Rush 3D at none against Smash Runner!'s 1. Pencil Rush 3D also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 22%) and ratings volume (44K vs 14K). Smash Runner!'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smash Runner! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pencil Rush 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pencil Rush 3D against 4.6 for Smash Runner!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44K and 14K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Pencil Rush 3D's written reviews are positive against 22% of Smash Runner!'s.

Pencil Rush 3D ships an update every 5 weeks, Smash Runner! weekly. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pencil Rush 3D | Smash Runner! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-rush-3d/id1546059465/reviews)** | [4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-runner/id1641058310/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 14K |
| Positive reviews | **52.8% of reviews** | 21.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 235 MB | 285 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.5** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gismart](https://appshunter.io/developer/666830030) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Pencil Rush 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-rush-3d/id1546059465)

Embark on a vibrant obstacle course adventure, tracing paths with a colorful pencil. Collect more pencils to expand your color palette while skillfully dodging hazards. Reach the finish line to reveal a stunning, colorful creation.

**Highlights:** Trace and race on obstacle courses, Collect colorful pencils, Dodge obstacles to avoid game over, Create colorful collections, Vibrant 3D graphics

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Satisfying art creation
- 🌈 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🕰️ Calming and relaxing gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💤 Repetitive painting options
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🔁 Lack of new content/levels

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches with special pencils
- Coins/rewards not saving properly
- Crashing or freezing issues

**Requested features**

- More unique painting options
- Ability to create custom artwork
- Reduced advertisements or paid ad-free version


### Smash Runner!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-runner/id1641058310)

Grow your character by collecting layers to smash through blocks. Experience the satisfying feeling of breaking cubes in this colorful adventure. The goal is to become larger to overcome obstacles and progress.

**Highlights:** Collect layers to grow larger, Smash through blocks, Colorful adventure gameplay, Satisfying cube-smashing physics, Unique growth mechanic

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Unique and engaging concept
- 💡 Potential for more levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🤔 Misleading advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes at higher levels
- Levels not loading or resetting progress
- Unresponsive controls and gameplay issues

**Requested features**

- Add an ad-free option
- Improve level progression and difficulty scaling
- Fix stability issues and crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pencil Rush 3D free?

Pencil Rush 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smash Runner! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pencil Rush 3D or Smash Runner!?

Pencil Rush 3D is rated higher. Pencil Rush 3D averages 4.6 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while Smash Runner! averages 4.6 from 14K ratings.

### Do Pencil Rush 3D or Smash Runner! have ads?

Both Pencil Rush 3D and Smash Runner! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pencil Rush 3D or Smash Runner!?

Pencil Rush 3D ships an update every 5 weeks, and Smash Runner! weekly. Most recently, Pencil Rush 3D was updated on November 10, 2026 and Smash Runner! on November 10, 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.*