# Fly Smash!! vs Fly Challenge

The clearest difference is rating: Fly Smash!! at 5.0 against Fly Challenge's 4.2. Fly Smash!! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Fly Challenge's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fly Challenge sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Fly Smash!! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fly Smash!! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fly Challenge has 1.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Fly Smash!! ships an update every 2 months, Fly Challenge every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fly Smash!! | Fly Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-smash-swatter-game/id1661524718/reviews)** | [4.2 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-challenge-plane-simulator/id6503700864/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 26.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 400 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Saki Inoue](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557109246) | [Freeplay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232320673) |

## What reviewers say

### Fly Smash!!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-smash-swatter-game/id1661524718)

Engage in a simple yet challenging game where your goal is to quickly swat flies. Test your reflexes in this ultimate fly-swatting experience.

**Highlights:** Fly swatting gameplay, Fast-paced action, Simple controls, Ultimate challenge

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Fly Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-challenge-plane-simulator/id6503700864)

Build and race custom airplanes in this high-flying simulator. Master speed, customize parts, and perform extreme landings to become the top pilot. Experience thrilling aerial races and progress to advanced aircraft.

**Highlights:** Build and customize airplanes, Compete in high-speed races, Master extreme landings, Merge plane parts for speed, Earn money and expand fleet, Realistic flight simulation

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Big Milestone | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Ticket | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Rain | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Skip it! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Richie Pilot | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Ticket | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Pilot | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 💡 Great for travel
- 🚀 Easy to dominate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Impossible volcano/lava level
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔋 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible ceiling on volcano/lava level
- Plane gets stuck and can't progress
- Game progress gets lost or reset

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Fix the impossible volcano/lava level
- Reduce the number of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fly Smash!! free?

Fly Smash!! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Fly Challenge free?

Fly Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fly Smash!! or Fly Challenge?

Fly Smash!! is rated higher. Fly Smash!! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Fly Challenge averages 4.2 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Fly Smash!! or Fly Challenge have ads?

Both Fly Smash!! and Fly Challenge show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fly Smash!! or Fly Challenge?

Fly Smash!! ships an update every 2 months, and Fly Challenge every 5 months. Most recently, Fly Smash!! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Fly Challenge on November 8, 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.*