# Downhill Smash vs Tail Glider

Downhill Smash and Tail Glider both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Tail Glider's written reviews are positive against 41% of Downhill Smash's. Tail Glider also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Downhill Smash's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 19). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Downhill Smash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Tail Glider asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Downhill Smash against 4.7 for Tail Glider. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Downhill Smash has 22K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Downhill Smash's written reviews are positive against 83% of Tail Glider's.

Downhill Smash ships an update every 3 weeks, Tail Glider every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Downhill Smash | Tail Glider |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downhill-smash/id1586265901/reviews)** | [4.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tail-glider/id1635439121/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 382 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZeptoLab UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/450542236) | [Froglet Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630421597) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Tail Glider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tail-glider/id1635439121)

Experience intuitive flight controls in a mobile arcade game. Race opponents for crystals to extend your ship's tail, but be aware that a longer tail increases danger. A single collision means instant defeat in this hyperspace adventure.

**Highlights:** Intuitive flight controls, Hyperspace racing, Crystal collection, Tail extension mechanic, High-risk gameplay, Mobile arcade experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Downhill Smash free?

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

### Is Tail Glider free?

Tail Glider is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Downhill Smash or Tail Glider?

Downhill Smash is rated higher. Downhill Smash averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Tail Glider averages 4.7 from 19 ratings.

### Do Downhill Smash or Tail Glider have ads?

Both Downhill Smash and Tail Glider show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Downhill Smash or Tail Glider?

Downhill Smash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tail Glider every 10 days. Most recently, Downhill Smash was updated on November 8, 2026 and Tail Glider on November 3, 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.*