# Fire Survivors vs Smashero.io

The clearest difference is rating: Smashero.io at 4.7 against Fire Survivors's 3.9. Smashero.io also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 25%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Fire Survivors's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 79). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smashero.io sells 79 one-off in-app purchases. Fire Survivors asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smashero.io holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smashero.io has 790 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Fire Survivors's written reviews are positive against 64% of Smashero.io's.

Fire Survivors ships an update every 2 months, Smashero.io fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fire Survivors | Smashero.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-survivors/id1625316632/reviews) | **[4.7 (790 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smasheroio-magic-survival/id6505129091/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **790** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **64.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [GMK Negocios e Participacoes Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/466539133) | [KLASH Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706975709) |

## What reviewers say

### Fire Survivors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-survivors/id1625316632)

Battle hordes of fire monsters using water weapons and powers. Upgrade your arsenal and skills to become stronger, rescue survivors for new gear, and create powerful combos. Can you defeat the fire boss at the end of each level?

**Highlights:** Fight hordes of enemies, Upgrade weapons and skills, Rescue survivors for new gear, Mix and match powers for combos, Defeat fire boss

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smashero.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smasheroio-magic-survival/id6505129091)

Engage in fast-paced hack and slash combat against waves of monsters and zombies. Equip diverse weapons, unlock over 90 unique skills, and explore various worlds to defeat challenging bosses. This RPG offers strategic battles and smooth, one-handed gameplay.

**Highlights:** Monster and zombie wave combat, Versatile weapon selection, Over 90 unique skills, Skill evolution and combinations, Diverse world exploration, Boss battles, One-handed gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (79)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Angel Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Happy Growth Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bonus 160 gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100-Day Anniversary Pack 1 | $1.49 | one-time |
| Stage 4 Hot Deal | $1.49 | one-time |
| Stage 2 Hot Deal | $1.49 | one-time |
| Daily Pack 2 | $2.09 | one-time |
| First Death Pack | $2.49 | one-time |
| Black Fri week Pack 1 | $2.79 | one-time |
| Level 5 Achievement Pack | $2.79 | one-time |
| Daily Special Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Leaf Transcendence Pack 1_1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stage 3 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Eunha Transcendence Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chapter3 pack | $3.19 | one-time |
| Leaf Transcendental Package 1 | $3.19 | one-time |
| starter_pack | $3.19 | one-time |
| Gacha Relay 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Valentine Relay 1 | $4.49 | one-time |
| Rinco Growth Pack 1 | $4.49 | one-time |
| Izuru Transcendence Pack 1 | $4.49 | one-time |
| Growth Support Pack 1 | $4.49 | one-time |
| Gold Monthly Sub. Disc. | $4.49 | one-time |
| Gold Monthly Sub. | $5.29 | one-time |
| Advanced Hero Random Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Angel Pack 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Happy Pet Box | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Random Box v2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Random Box | $6.99 | one-time |
| Happy Random Box | $6.99 | one-time |
| Valentine's Random Box | $7.39 | one-time |
| Lunar New Year Random Box | $7.39 | one-time |
| Weekly Special Pack 1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Izuru Transcendence Pack 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Rinco Growth Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| S Equipment Draw Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Evie Gold Pass | $12.00 | one-time |
| Forte Gold Pass | $12.00 | one-time |
| Prism Monthly Sub. Disc. | $12.00 | one-time |
| Pet Inari Pass Set | $12.99 | one-time |
| DITTO Growth Pack | $13.00 | one-time |
| Prism Monthly Sub. | $13.49 | one-time |
| Monthly Sub. Bundle Disc. | $13.49 | one-time |
| Angel Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Sub. Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Growth Support Pack 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Santa Prism Pass | $18.99 | one-time |
| weekly_pack3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pack 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Santa Pass Set | $21.99 | one-time |
| super_lucky_box | $22.99 | one-time |
| Luxury Cha-Shard Select Pack | $22.99 | one-time |
| Bloody Gold Pass | $22.99 | one-time |
| Gold Core Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| weekly_pack2 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 14Day Attendance Pass Set | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bye 2024 Pack 1 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Growth Support Pack 3 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack 5 | $28.00 | one-time |
| S Equipment Draw Pack 2 | $28.00 | one-time |
| weekly_pack4 | $28.00 | one-time |
| Level-Up 1~30 Pass Set | $28.99 | one-time |
| Stage 31_60 Pass Set | $30.99 | one-time |
| Stage1_30 Pass Set | $30.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pack 3 | $35.00 | one-time |
| Monthly Pack 4 | $35.00 | one-time |
| Pass Bundle Purchase | $38.00 | one-time |
| Forte Pass Set | $38.00 | one-time |
| Evie Pass Set | $38.00 | one-time |
| S Equipment Draw Pack 3 | $40.99 | one-time |
| Pass Bundle Purchase_1 | $43.49 | one-time |
| Bloody Pass Set | $43.99 | one-time |
| Eunha Pass Set | $43.99 | one-time |
| weekly_pack5 | $54.00 | one-time |
| Monthly Pack 5 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🎮 Satisfying combat and character progression
- ⏱️ Good time-killer and stress reliever

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches causing progress loss
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases and currency grind
- 🔒 Requires constant internet connection
- 🧭 Lack of explanation for game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game progress reset after updates
- Inability to log in or access account
- Enemies spawning excessively in daily challenges
- Inconsistent ad reward functionality

**Requested features**

- Offline mode or local save option
- More character customization options
- Clearer tutorial and in-game guides
- Co-op and PvP game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fire Survivors free?

Fire Survivors is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smashero.io free?

Smashero.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fire Survivors or Smashero.io?

Smashero.io is rated higher. Fire Survivors averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Smashero.io averages 4.7 from 790 ratings.

### Do Fire Survivors or Smashero.io have ads?

Both Fire Survivors and Smashero.io show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fire Survivors or Smashero.io?

Fire Survivors ships an update every 2 months, and Smashero.io fortnightly. Most recently, Fire Survivors was updated on October 11, 2026 and Smashero.io on October 17, 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.*