Comparison

Smack the Table vs Rats N' Lasers

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

Head to head
About

Smack the Table

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WHAT IS 'SMACK THE TABLE'? 'Smack the Table' is a dexterity party game inspired by an old German game where you would hit nails into a tree stump or a wooden plank with a hammer. In 'Smack the Table', however, we don’t use hammers or nails – we smack the table physically with our hands. Perfect to play with kids, friends and family as you can be between 1 and 5 players duelling and ganging up on each other – all on the same device. 1 player-games are free. Unlock multiplayer as an in-app purchase. HOW DOES IT WORK? Place a smartphone or tablet on a table or a flat surface in between you. 'Smack the Table' works by detecting jolts/vibrations in the surface, so that every time you hit this surface, it is detected as a hit in the game. A moving shadow in the bottom of the screen indicates your aim, and the game values precision higher than power when you hit the nails. GAME RULES - The first nail completely smashed into the plank has LOST the game! - The second nail hit into the plank is the winner - You are allowed to hit all nails on the screen – including your own - You are only to smack the table when it is your turn! WARNING! Be careful while playing, and be mindful of your device, the furniture and your hands. The developers of this app will not accept any responsibility and will not be liable for any damages or injuries occurring in connection with using and playing 'Smack the Table'. The players using the app are the only ones to be held accountable for accidents that may occur. - Local multiplayer - 1-5 players on the same device - Party approved - Family approved - Playable while offline

About

Rats N' Lasers

Navigate a deadly laboratory as a rat, dodging lasers and breaking crates. Use powerups and collect cheese to escape increasingly difficult experiments. Test your reflexes and see how far you can go in this challenging arcade game.

Highlights
  • Dodge lasers
  • Break crates
  • Use powerups
  • Collect cheese
  • Escape laboratory
  • Increasing difficulty
Features
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In Rats N' Lasers, you are a rat trapped in a series of experiments by a group of mad scientists! Outsmart them by dodging lasers, breaking crates and using powerups to escape this deadly laboratory! Collect as much cheese as you can and swipe your way through increasingly harder tests! How far can you go? Download Rats N' Lasers to find out!

Screenshots

Smack the Table4 screens
Rats N' Lasers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rats N' Lasers at every 10 days against Smack the Table's every 8 months. Rats N' Lasers also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). 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. Smack the Table sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rats N' Lasers sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smack the Table ships an update every 8 months, Rats N' Lasers every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Smack the Table versus Rats N' Lasers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmack the TableRats N' Lasers
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB137 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJan FredslundStudios Sketchy Coin Inc

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Smack the Table

One-time1
  • Unlock multiplayer features$2.99
6 purchases

Rats N' Lasers

One-time6
  • 10 Ratbucks$0.99
  • 60 Ratbucks!$2.99
  • Remove ads!$3.99
Show 3 more
  • 130 Ratbucks!$4.99
  • 210 Ratbucks!$7.99
  • 300 Ratbucks!$10.99

Questions

Is Smack the Table free?
Smack the Table is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rats N' Lasers free?
Rats N' Lasers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smack the Table or Rats N' Lasers have ads?
Neither Smack the Table nor Rats N' Lasers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smack the Table or Rats N' Lasers?
Smack the Table ships an update every 8 months, and Rats N' Lasers every 10 days. Most recently, Smack the Table was updated on October 27, 2026 and Rats N' Lasers on October 30, 2026.

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