Comparison

PopperFish vs Smack

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

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About

PopperFish

Tap and pop matching fish in a fast-paced puzzle adventure. Chain combos to unlock power-ups and aim for high scores. Features endless mode and new levels with challenges and characters added regularly.

Highlights
  • Tap and pop matching fish
  • Fast-paced gameplay
  • Combo chaining for power-ups
  • Endless mode to beat high scores
  • Unlock new characters and outfits
  • Regularly added levels and content
Features
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Start playing Popper Fish today – an extremely satisfying puzzle game loved by everyone except for those who have very slow reflexes. Tap and pop the swimming fishies that match the fish in the middle in this fast twitching adventure to progress to the next level for that awesome winning feeling! Finish the level with quick thinking and smart moves, and be rewarded with awesome power ups to help chain for even longer combos! Keep up the good work and try to achieve the High Score. Get your twitchy fingers ready and mad tap those fishies while avoiding the wrong ones and stopping before the fish swaps. Chain for longer combos to unlock and gain super crazy powers and extend your high score. Rinse and repeat as you try to break the addiction as this game will have you craving for more! Popper Fish features: ENDLESS MODE - TRY TO BEAT YOUR OWN SCORE Do you have the fastest reflexes and the sharpest eyes? Try to beat your high score and see how you do against your friends and family. ONE MORE LEVEL PLEASE Try to beat each levels with different goals, challenges, and friends. Earn new friends and outfits as you reach higher levels. New levels and characters are added regularly.

About

Smack

Features
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Smack Em All brings classic, high-energy whack-a-mole arcade action to your iPhone! Dive into vibrant underwater worlds, choose your favorite marine creature, customize your hammer, and see how high you can score in this fast-paced, reflex-testing, family-friendly challenge. Pair the game with the Play Pad Mat and take the action off the screen and into your living room. Step onto the mat, move, react, and smack your way to the highest score for an active arcade experience the whole family can enjoy. 5 DYNAMIC AQUATIC SCENES & CREATURES Play across five beautifully themed ocean environments featuring lively animated sea creatures: Piranha — Quick and snappy, perfect for warming up your reflexes. Shark — Apex predator thrills that keep you on the edge of your seat. Eel — Slithering and slippery targets that test your precision. Octopus — Multi-armed mischief with unpredictable pops. Jellyfish — Floating and pulsating rhythm for true arcade masters. Find your favorite creature and rule the ocean deeps! PLAY ON THE PLAY PAD MAT Turn your living room into an interactive arcade! Pair Smack Em All with the Play Pad Mat and use your movements to interact with the game. Step, move, react, and smack targets as they appear on screen. The Play Pad Mat brings an active, physical dimension to the classic arcade experience, making every round more exciting and engaging. Whether you're playing solo or challenging family and friends, get off the couch and play on the mat! THREE EXCITING GAME MODES Timer Mode — Race against the clock! You have 60 seconds of adrenaline-fueled action to smack as many targets as possible before the buzzer sounds. Every split-second decision counts! Endless Mode — Pure arcade endurance! No timer, no rush — test your focus, chain together massive combos, and see how long you can survive without hitting hazards. CUSTOM HAMMERS & UNDERWATER THEMES Make the game your own! Unlock and equip distinct hammer styles — or challenge yourself with bare-fin smacking — and switch between five colorful underwater backdrops and coral-reef environments. COMBOS, ACCURACY & LOCAL LEADERBOARDS Chain Combos — Land consecutive hits without missing to trigger combo multipliers and send your score skyrocketing. Watch Out for Sea Mines — Not everything popping up is friendly! Avoid explosive bombs — striking one deducts points and breaks your combo streak. Detailed Match Stats — Track your smacks, accuracy percentage, and best combo after every round. High-Score Hall of Fame — Your personal best scores and stats are saved locally on your device. Can you beat your own record? BUILT FOR IPHONE Smack Em All is designed specifically for the iPhone experience: Play Pad Mat Support — Pair with the Play Pad Mat for an active, movement-based way to play. MFi & Bluetooth Game Controller Support — Compatible controllers provide intuitive button controls, with gameplay inputs mapped to the 3×3 target grid. 3 Difficulty Settings — Choose Easy, Medium, or Hard to accommodate players of different ages and skill levels. Immersive Audio — Enjoy punchy sound effects and upbeat background music, with easy one-click toggles. FUN FOR EVERYONE Instant pick-up-and-play mechanics with satisfying depth. Whether you're enjoying a quick solo reflex challenge, getting active with the Play Pad Mat, or competing with family and friends, Smack Em All delivers an exciting arcade experience for kids and adults alike. Get ready to move, react, and smack your way to the top! Download Smack Em All now and start smacking!

Screenshots

PopperFish4 screens
Smack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smack at none against PopperFish's 4. Smack also leads on ads (none vs shown). PopperFish's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price 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. PopperFish sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Smack asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
PopperFish versus Smack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPopperFishSmack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size750 MB631 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGilMoney Inc.GameX Studios

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PopperFish

One-time4
  • 40$1.99
  • 220$4.99
  • 480$11.99
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  • 1,200$24.99
None

Smack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PopperFish free?
PopperFish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smack free?
Smack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PopperFish or Smack have ads?
PopperFish shows ads; Smack does not.

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