Comparison

Smack the Table vs Murderer Among Friends

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

Murderer Among Friends

A mobile party game for 4-16 players where you uncover a hidden murderer through social deduction and ad-lib storytelling. Players take on roles like Murderer, Doctor, or Innocent Guest, using unique actions to win.

Highlights
  • Ad-lib storytelling
  • Role-specific actions
  • Social deduction and voting
  • Multiplayer party game
  • Hidden roles
Features
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Murderer Among Friends is a thrilling mobile party game for 4–16 players. Inspired by classic social deduction games like Mafia, it spices things up with hilarious ad-lib storytelling. Each player receives a hidden role—are you the cunning Murderer, the watchful Doctor, or an Innocent Guest just trying to survive? Team Innocent must root out the Murderer before it’s too late, while Team Guilty is determined to sow confusion and protect their secret. Features: • Ad-lib Storytelling – Provide your own words and see them woven into unique, often hilarious stories. • Role-Specific Actions – Each role gets two unique actions to help your team secure victory—heal allies, imprison suspects, or sabotage enemies. • Social Deduction & Voting – Discuss, debate, and vote out suspicious players. If you catch the Murderer, Innocents win! If you vote out the wrong person, the game intensifies. Gather your friends and see who can lie, bluff, and deduce their way to victory in Murderer Among Friends!

Screenshots

Smack the Table4 screens
Murderer Among Friends4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Murderer Among Friends at fortnightly against Smack the Table's every 8 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. Smack the Table sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Murderer Among Friends sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smack the Table ships an update every 8 months, Murderer Among Friends fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Smack the Table versus Murderer Among Friends: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmack the TableMurderer Among Friends
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB336 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJan FredslundColton Stoddard

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Smack the Table

One-time1
  • Unlock multiplayer features$2.99
1 purchases

Murderer Among Friends

One-time1
  • Host the game$0.99

Questions

Is Smack the Table free?
Smack the Table is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Murderer Among Friends free?
Murderer Among Friends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smack the Table or Murderer Among Friends have ads?
Neither Smack the Table nor Murderer Among Friends shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smack the Table or Murderer Among Friends?
Smack the Table ships an update every 8 months, and Murderer Among Friends fortnightly. Most recently, Smack the Table was updated on May 16, 2026 and Murderer Among Friends on July 6, 2026.

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