# Smash Runner! vs Layer Runner!

The clearest difference is rating: Smash Runner! at 4.6 against Layer Runner!'s 3.0. Smash Runner! also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 2). Layer Runner!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smash Runner! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Layer Runner! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smash Runner! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smash Runner! has 14K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Smash Runner! ships an update weekly, Layer Runner! every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash Runner! | Layer Runner! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-runner/id1641058310/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layer-runner/id6443915008/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 21.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 283 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [Emrullah Can Demirpolat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533074907) |

## What reviewers say

### Smash Runner!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-runner/id1641058310)

Embark on a colorful adventure where you collect layers to grow larger. Become big enough to smash through blocks and experience the satisfying feeling of destroying cubes.

**Highlights:** Collect layers, Grow bigger, Smash blocks, Colorful adventure, Cube smashing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Unique and engaging concept
- 💡 Potential for more levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🤔 Misleading advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes at higher levels
- Levels not loading or resetting progress
- Unresponsive controls and gameplay issues

**Requested features**

- Add an ad-free option
- Improve level progression and difficulty scaling
- Fix stability issues and crashes


### Layer Runner!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layer-runner/id6443915008)

Guide a character through a vibrant world, collecting layers to grow thicker while skillfully avoiding obstacles. Experience unique elastic movement and dynamic gameplay. Enjoy a fun and engaging challenge.

**Highlights:** Collect layers to increase thickness, Unique elastic movement, Avoid lava to maintain thickness, Engaging visual and feeling, Fun gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smash Runner! free?

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

### Is Layer Runner! free?

Layer Runner! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smash Runner! or Layer Runner!?

Smash Runner! is rated higher. Smash Runner! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Layer Runner! averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Smash Runner! or Layer Runner! have ads?

Smash Runner! shows ads; Layer Runner! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smash Runner! or Layer Runner!?

Smash Runner! ships an update weekly, and Layer Runner! every 9 days. Most recently, Smash Runner! was updated on October 25, 2026 and Layer Runner! on October 20, 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.*