# Scrap Divers vs Downhill Smash

Scrap Divers and Downhill Smash both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Scrap Divers's written reviews are positive against 41% of Downhill Smash's. Downhill Smash's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (22K vs 1.3K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scrap Divers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Downhill Smash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Scrap Divers against 4.8 for Downhill Smash. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Downhill Smash has 22K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Scrap Divers's written reviews are positive against 41% of Downhill Smash's.

Scrap Divers ships an update every 2 months, Downhill Smash every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scrap Divers | Downhill Smash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrap-divers/id1581680664/reviews) | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downhill-smash/id1586265901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.1% of reviews** | 41.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 382 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gearhead Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163605497) | [ZeptoLab UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/450542236) |

## What reviewers say

### Scrap Divers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrap-divers/id1581680664)

Control a robot with one finger in this fast-paced arcade game. Dodge obstacles like sawblades and flames as you fall through an infinite tunnel. Compete globally for the longest fall with unique robots and challenging environments.

**Highlights:** One-finger robot control, Dodge dangerous obstacles, Infinite falling tunnel, Pixel art visuals, 15 playable robots with unique abilities, 8 diverse environments

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and art style
- 🤩 Addictive and fun
- 💎 High quality game
- 🎨 Refreshing retro theme

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional performance issues
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive
- 🤖 Lack of robot variety

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on login screen
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Sandbox mode to create custom robots
- More levels and content updates
- Multiplayer mode


### Downhill Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downhill-smash/id1586265901)

Roll downhill, smashing everything in your path with a powerful boulder machine. Boost your vehicle with unique weapons and race through a post-apocalyptic world, defeating giant zombie bosses.

**Highlights:** Unique physics-based gameplay, Build ultimate zombie-smashing machine, Race through post-apocalyptic world, Unlock and upgrade powerful weapons, Defeat giant zombie bosses

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 35 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy spikes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Shotgun | $1.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Machine-gun | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra Slot Discount Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| 200 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 24H Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extra Slot | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Discount Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Extra Slot 2 | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying destruction mechanics
- 🔒 No forced ads
- 💡 Interesting upgrade system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔑 Restrictive key/energy system
- 💰 Aggressive monetization through gems and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches affecting gameplay
- 🔋 Overheating issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Weapons becoming unusable after upgrades
- Indestructible objects blocking progress
- Ads not working or causing game freezes
- Inconsistent avalanche/storm behavior

**Requested features**

- More diverse levels and content
- Removal or improvement of key/energy system
- Better progression system without paywalls
- Consistent physics and collision detection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scrap Divers free?

Scrap Divers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Downhill Smash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scrap Divers or Downhill Smash?

Downhill Smash is rated higher. Scrap Divers averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Downhill Smash averages 4.8 from 22K ratings.

### Do Scrap Divers or Downhill Smash have ads?

Both Scrap Divers and Downhill Smash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scrap Divers or Downhill Smash?

Scrap Divers ships an update every 2 months, and Downhill Smash every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scrap Divers was updated on October 27, 2026 and Downhill Smash on November 1, 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.*